Red Flag made the top 10 Billboard charts in 1988 with their memorable song Russian Radio. The next year Red Flag's debut album, Naive Art, released by Enigma Records, earned them another top 10 single on the Billboard Dance chart with "If I Ever". MTV put Red Flag's video, Russian Radio, in rotation later that year. Touring extensively, Red Flag played with acts Devo, Thomas Dolby, and Book of Love. They appeared on the TV show American Bandstand where they performed Russian Radio.
Since then, Red Flag released 11 albums, 14 CD singles, two box sets and appeared on numerous compilations. Their music has been featured on MTV reality shows. The band has played concerts around the world in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Mexico, and South America.
Discography:
Naive Art (1989) Includes Russian Radio, If I Ever, Pretty in Pity, Broken Heart and 7 other songs
Red Flag Naive Dance CD - 1990 Enigma Records
Machines -(1992 I.R.S. Records)
EP Red Flag - 1996 plan B records
Lighthouse - 1994 plan B records
CAVEAT EMPTOR - 1998 plan B records
The Eagle and Child - (2000) Includes The Game, In My Arms Again and Disarray and 7 other songs
The Crypt - 2000 plan b records
NAIVE ART [ special edition ] 2001 Restless Records
FEAR OF A RED PLANET - 2001 plan b records
BITTER END - 2002 plan b records
WHO ARE THE SKULLS? (2002)
CODEBREAKER T133 - 2002 plan b records
Born Again -2007 plan b records
Singles
Broken Heart - 1988-Synthecide Records 12"Vinyl and cassette
[SINGLE] Russian Radio - 1988-Enigma Records
Count to Three (single) �1989 Enigma Records (12" Vinyl only)
Disarray ( single )(1999)
The Game ( single )(2000)
In My Arms Again ( single )(2000)
Goodbye ( single )(2000)
Curtains ( single )(2000)
I See You ( single )(2000)
Black Christmas (2000) Maxi-Single includes 3 XMAS songs
I am the Wind (2001) Maxi-Single includes 'Beyond the Ice'
Fear of a Red Planet (2001) Maxi-Single
Prelude to a Disc (2001)
BOX SET megablack 1999
BOX SET fear series 2001
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collide
Red Flag Lyrics
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That meant nothing, just trying to vent
The a dare, don't go there
But I would cause I could
And now I'm misunderstood
Love bewilders sometimes
When our words collide, I wish you were forgetful
When our words collide, we open up inside
As the situation bleed
I said some things I shouldn't have said
I was mean; I didn't mean what I said
Then my eyes apologize and we end up in bed
Love bewilders sometimes
When our words collide, I wish you were forgetful
When our words collide, we open up inside
We lay like two spoons in an open drawer
I surrender, you surrender
What were we fighting for?
Well I still don't remember
When our words collide, we open up inside
Love bewilders sometimes
When our words collide, I wish you were forgetful
When our words collide, we open up inside
When our words collide, I wish you were forgetful
I wish you were forgetful, I wish you were forgetful
In "Collide", Red Flag sings about the difficulties that arise in relationships, particularly when argument and conflict are involved. The lyrics speak of a common experience where a simple argument turns into something much bigger, and things are said that shouldn't have been said. The singer acknowledges the fact that they were mean and regret what they said, but they solace themselves by the fact that they were just trying to vent. The line "Love bewilders sometimes" captures the complicated nature of relationships where emotions and words collide, leading to misunderstandings and hurt feelings.
The chorus of the song is particularly touching as it reveals the vulnerability and desire of the singer for forgiveness and reconciliation. When "our words collide," they long for their partner to be forgetful, indicating that they wish the hurtful words could be erased and forgotten. They want to "open up inside," to heal the wounds and come back together. The imagery of two spoons in an open drawer reinforces the idea of surrender, and the loss of the reason for the argument. Ultimately, the song speaks to the desire for healing and renewed love after the storm of hurtful words.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a simple argument
The conflict that arose was not complicated or serious.
That meant nothing, just trying to vent
The argument was a means of letting out frustrations, and its actual content did not hold any significance.
The a dare, don't go there
There was a warning against broaching a particular topic, but the singer chose to ignore it.
But I would cause I could
Despite the warning, the artist acted defiantly and proceeded with the topic of discussion.
And now I'm misunderstood
As a result of the argument, the artist feels they are not being accurately understood or heard by their partner.
Love bewilders sometimes
The complexity of love is highlighted, as it can lead to both joy and confusion.
When our words collide, I wish you were forgetful
The singer wishes that their partner would forget the words that were exchanged during the argument and not hold them against the singer.
We lay like two spoons in an open drawer
The couple lay in bed together, with their bodies fitting together comfortably (like two spoons in a drawer).
I surrender, you surrender
Both parties give in and reconcile, choosing to let go of their stubbornness and come together.
What were we fighting for?
The couple questions the validity of their argument, realizing that its cause was not important in light of their love for each other.
Well I still don't remember
The triviality of the argument is emphasized, as one partner cannot even recall its initial cause.
When our words collide, we open up inside
Despite their potential to cause conflict, the couple's words allow them to express their true emotions and vulnerabilities.
I wish you were forgetful
The singer reiterates their desire for their partner to forget the negative aspects of the argument, in order to move forward in their relationship.
Contributed by Alexis H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.