2012
Red Desert Lyrics


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Red, red desert
Heal our blues
I dive deeper for you
What a blessing
To feel your love
Twilight moments with you

I've been asleep so long
I'm so far away
Visions I see are strong
I hear what they say
Won't you leave all your fears at the edge of the world
I'll tell you again like I told you before
I've been asleep so long
Wasting away

Tell me would you pack up all your bags, stay true to North?
You're the only one I do this for

Red, red desert
Heal our blues
I dive deeper for you
What a blessing
To feel your love
Twilight moments with you

It doesn't take too long (ah)
To heal and replace (ah)
The demons we're running from (ah)
They're begging to stay

Tell me would you pack up all your bags, stay true to North?
You're the only one I do this for

Red, red desert
Heal our blues
I dive deeper for you
What a blessing
To feel your love
Twilight moments with you

Red
Red
Red, red
Red, red

Red, red desert
Heal our blues
I dive deeper for you
(Diving deeper for you, diving deeper for you)
What a blessing
To feel your love
Twilight moments with you
(All these moments with you, all these moments with you)

Pack up all your bags, stay true to North
You're the only one I do this for
Red, red desert




Heal our blues
I dive deeper for you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Red Desert's song 2012 seem to refer to a transformative experience or journey. The "red, red desert" is possibly a metaphor for a place of isolation or abandonment that seems to have the power to heal the singer's "blues." The journey seems to require a certain amount of diving "deeper" and facing "demons" to find "twilight moments" and the "blessing" of love. There is a sense of being lost or asleep for a long time, perhaps disconnected from reality, and the journey is about waking up and finding one's true self. The repeated question of "would you pack up all your bags, stay true to North" seems to suggest a call to follow a certain path or direction regardless of the fears or doubts that may hold one back.


Overall, the song's lyrics convey a sense of longing for healing, love, and a sense of purpose, of being lost and found again. The vague metaphors and repetitive structures leave space for interpretation and personalization by the listener, allowing them to fill in the gaps with their own experiences and emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Red, red desert
The artist is addressing the vast expanse of the desert which serves as a backdrop to their current state of being.


Heal our blues
The artist desires for the therapeutic properties of the desert to alleviate their inner turmoil and provide healing and solace.


I dive deeper for you
The artist is immersing themselves further into the desert to gain a greater understanding of themselves and the world around them.


What a blessing
The artist expresses gratitude for the opportunity to be surrounded by the desert and the transformative experiences it offers.


To feel your love
The artist feels a connection and sense of harmony with the environment and nature around them.


Twilight moments with you
The artist cherishes the quiet, peaceful moments they spend alone in the desert during the sunset hours.


I've been asleep so long
The artist has been disconnected from their true desires and emotions for an extended period of time.


I'm so far away
The artist feels distant from themselves and their authentic personality and is struggling to reconnect with that part of themselves.


Visions I see are strong
The artist is beginning to have a clear understanding of their true path in life, and the clarity of this vision is overwhelming.


I hear what they say
The artist is listening to the guidance and intuition they receive from the universe, which is leading them towards their authentic self.


Won't you leave all your fears at the edge of the world
The artist implores the listener to let go of their anxieties or worries and embrace the transformative powers of nature.


I'll tell you again like I told you before
The artist is repeating their message of hope and renewal, emphasizing the importance of letting go of fear to find inner peace.


Wasting away
The artist recognizes that they have been living a life that is not true to their authentic self and feels lost.


Tell me would you pack up all your bags, stay true to North?
The artist is asking the listener if they would be willing to embark on a transformative journey, leaving behind their current life to become more authentic.


You're the only one I do this for
The artist is motivated by their love for someone or something and the desire to be true to themselves.


It doesn't take too long (ah)
The artist is continuing to encourage the listener to embrace their inner selves and suggests that the process does not have to be a long or difficult one.


To heal and replace (ah)
The artist suggests that by embracing their authentic selves, the listener can heal old wounds and replace them with positive experiences.


The demons we're running from (ah)
The artist acknowledges that both they and the listener have internal demons they are running from or trying to ignore.


They're begging to stay
The artist suggests that the listener's fears or anxieties may try to hold them back from becoming more authentic and following their path.


Pack up all your bags, stay true to North
The artist reiterates their call for the listener to set out on a journey of self-discovery and remain true to their authentic selves.


Diving deeper for you, diving deeper for you
The artist is pushing themselves to immerse even further into the transformative powers of the desert for their own personal growth.


All these moments with you, all these moments with you
The artist cherishes the time they have spent alone in the desert and the personal growth it has provided.




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