Red
Ramkot Lyrics
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Can't you leave my place
Don′t stand in my way
Gonna put things in delay
We both know it's my fault
But we can't throw it in my face
Help me find myself
I′m a needle in a stack of hay
Maybe it′ll lock my door
You need to comfort me
Or I'll fall through this floor
Stop me, mark my words
I keep on believing shit
Father make me stop
I need you, I admit
I am crying
But don′t think I'm whining
I am something else
I am crying
I′m stuck here denying
I am something else
The lyrics to Ramkot's song "Red" depict the singer's internal conflict and struggle to find themselves amidst a difficult situation. The opening lines, "I don't know what to do, can't you leave my place, don't stand in my way, gonna put things in delay," suggest a sense of frustration and a desire for space and time to process. The following lines, "we both know it's my fault, but we can't throw it in my face, help me find myself, I'm a needle in a stack of hay," indicate that the singer is grappling with some sort of guilt or responsibility, but also feels lost and overwhelmed.
The chorus of the song, "I change to the color red, maybe it'll lock my door, you need to comfort me, or I'll fall through this floor," creates a vivid image of the singer undergoing some sort of metamorphosis, perhaps in an attempt to protect themselves from whatever is causing them distress. The mention of needing comfort suggests that the singer is reaching out for support and validation in a time of vulnerability.
The second verse includes the lines "stop me, mark my words, I keep on believing shit, father make me stop, I need you, I admit," which convey a sense of desperation and a plea for guidance from a higher power. The final repetition of "I am crying, but don't think I'm whining, I am something else, I am crying, I'm stuck here denying, I am something else," highlights the singer's refusal to be reduced to a simple label or stereotype, and emphasizes their complexity and individuality.
Overall, "Red" is a poignant and introspective exploration of the human experience, and the ways in which we cope with difficult situations.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know what to do
I am feeling lost and unsure about how to proceed
Can't you leave my place
Please give me some space and allow me time to think
Don't stand in my way
Please do not hinder or obstruct me from moving forward
Gonna put things in delay
I am feeling overwhelmed and need to slow down before making any decisions
We both know it's my fault
I am taking responsibility for my actions and am aware of the consequences
But we can't throw it in my face
Please do not constantly remind me of my mistakes and fault me for them
Help me find myself
Please guide me towards discovering my true self and my purpose
I'm a needle in a stack of hay
I am feeling lost and insignificant among a vast and confusing world
I change to the color red
I am attempting to evoke a powerful and intense emotion within myself
Maybe it'll lock my door
Perhaps this will help me shut out distractions and focus on my inner self
You need to comfort me
I am feeling emotionally vulnerable and need your support and reassurance
Or I'll fall through this floor
Without your help, I fear I may spiral into a deep and dark place
Stop me, mark my words
Please take note of my intentions to change and hold me accountable
I keep on believing shit
I am constantly being deceived or misled and need to break free from this pattern
Father make me stop
I am asking for divine intervention to help me overcome my struggles
I need you, I admit
I am being honest and vulnerable in recognizing my need for help and support
I am crying
I am expressing my sadness and emotional pain
But don't think I'm whining
I am not complaining or seeking pity, but rather expressing genuine emotions
I am something else
I am unique and complex, and my struggles cannot be fully understood by others
I'm stuck here denying
I am struggling to accept certain aspects of myself or my situation
I am something else
Once again expressing my complex and unique nature
Writer(s): Hannes Wauter E. Cuyvers, Tim Gerrit Yvette Leyman, Tom Antoon Magda Leyman
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Jonathan S.
WOW!!! Na lange tijd nog eens naar de Afrekening geluisterd dees was veruit de beste ploate! LOVE IT
Sven B
Love that base guitar and the drop in between great song!
Sven B
Thx stubru station for playing it!
Antoine Passelande
Love it! Amazing!! 🐎
Renau Kint
Paar keer op Willy gehoord, goeie shit gasten, wanneer optredens terug zijn kom ik zeker af
Pieter Klingeleers
Zalige stonerrock van België ! Spijtig dat ik jullie niet op de festivals kan zien. Wanneer komt er een Vinyl release ? Dan bestel ik er meteen eentje :-) !!
AnbaLen
Niiiceee. Ik kan wel niet stoppen met lachen, de paardjes tot daar aan toe, maar de Hema op de achtergrond in het midden is echt choice. Niiceee!! Het weer ook lekker realistisch. Goeie!! Effe mee headbangen en toch chill zo chill—-!!
Jorden Oplinus
Gasten! Wow! Love this! ❤
Jeroen van Dorst
kink is making you guy's great in the netherlands! awesome!
Jonas Verbelen
ohh man! zo zalig jullie te zien in café cabron een tijdje geleden.. love it