2) Red Delicious is a punk rock band from Bridgeport, Illinois.
Nocturne
Red Delicious Lyrics
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Static hums but you can't hear it where you are
You're disconnected
This is my only song
I'll sing it soft to you tonight and hope you hear
Hear me and answer
If I give, will you receive?
You're far away but you are never out of reach
Be real, my love
Be here for me
And I'll never ask anything but this from you
Darkness falls, my love
Night surrounds me, thick and close, it holds me in
Isolates me
This is my only song
My solitary cry for you to let me in
Without hesitation
I fall a thousand steps behind
If I look back I will go blind
You're out of sight but you are never out of mind
Be real, my love
Be here for me
And I'll never ask anything but this from you
Be whole, my love
Be real for me
And I'll never be anything but real for you
If I give, will you receive?
Will you be true if I believe?
You're far away but you are never out of reach
Be real, my love
Be here for me
And I'll never ask anything but this from you
Be whole, my love
Be real for me
And I'll never be anything but real for you
The lyrics to Red Delicious's song Nocturne seem to convey a message of longing and desperation. The song speaks to a loved one who the singer is disconnected from and who is far away. Throughout the song, the singer begs their loved one to be present for them, to "be real" and "be here" for them, emphasizing the importance of the connection they once shared.
The first verse begins with the image of daylight fading, symbolizing the singer's hope fading as they realize they cannot reach their loved one. They describe a "static hum" that their loved one cannot hear as they are disconnected from them. The singer offers their only song, which they sing softly, hoping their loved one will hear and answer. The chorus emphasizes the singer's need for their loved one to receive what they offer and to be true to them.
The second verse continues the theme of isolation and desperation. The singer describes darkness falling and feeling surrounded by night, with their loved one not present. The chorus repeats the same refrain, with the added emphasis of the singer's desire for their loved one to be whole for them. Overall, the song conveys a sense of yearning and vulnerability, with the singer pleading for a connection with their loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Daylight fades, my love
The sun is setting and darkness is creeping in, my darling
Static hums but you can't hear it where you are
The white noise is buzzing in the background, but you're too far away to hear it
You're disconnected
You're not here with me, and it feels like we're apart
This is my only song
This is the only way I know how to express how I feel
I'll sing it soft to you tonight and hope you hear
I'll sing it gently, hoping my voice will reach you and you'll hear my words
Hear me and answer
Please acknowledge me and respond to what I'm saying
If I give, will you receive?
If I offer you my love, will you accept it?
Will you be true if I believe?
If I trust you, will you be honest with me?
You're far away but you are never out of reach
Although you're physically distant from me, you're still close to my heart
Be real, my love
Be authentic and genuine with me, my darling
Be here for me
Be present in my life and in our relationship
And I'll never ask anything but this from you
All I need from you is honesty and presence
Darkness falls, my love
The night has fully descended upon me, my darling
Night surrounds me, thick and close, it holds me in
The darkness feels heavy and oppressive, like it's surrounding and trapping me
Isolates me
It feels like the darkness is pushing me away from everything else and making me feel alone
My solitary cry for you to let me in
My only plea is for you to let me be a part of your life
Without hesitation
I'll ask for your love without any second thoughts
I fall a thousand steps behind
It feels like I'm constantly lagging behind in my relationship with you
If I look back I will go blind
If I dwell on the past, it will consume me and I won't be able to move forward
Be whole, my love
Be complete in yourself, my darling
And I'll never be anything but real for you
I promise to always be genuine and sincere with you
Contributed by Callie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.