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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Red Flag Lyrics
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So glad I found what to avoid
And what to accept and what to reject
So this heart won't be destroyed
Love all I want from you
Though I'm not overdue
Are words far from hollow?
The kind you can't divide
Words far from hollow
So take me by surprise
And I'll try and memorize every phrase if even undone
Is so far gone and so far from
Hollow, hollow
So late at night, where dreams ignite
Oh once again will you recite
Those few yet precious words, few yet precious words
Love take me all the way
I love it when you say words far from hollow
They fill an inner need and heal me when I bleed
I know you can't mislead with words far from hollow
So take me by surprise
And I'll try and memorize every phrase if even undone
Is so far gone and so far from
Hollow, hollow
An empty void but not destroyed
Love take me all the way
The song "Hollow" by Red Flag is a reflection of the singer's journey to find meaning and fulfillment in love. The opening lines "An empty void but not destroyed" suggest a feeling of emptiness that the singer has experienced in previous relationships. However, they have now found a way to avoid this emptiness by knowing what to accept and reject in love. They have learned from their past mistakes and have become wiser as a result.
The chorus "Love all I want from you, though I'm not overdue" expresses the longing for love and a desire to be loved even though the singer does not believe they are owed it. The words "far from hollow" imply that the love they receive is genuine and sincere. The lyrics suggest that the words spoken by their partner hold great importance and are like a balm that heals them.
The bridge "So late at night, where dreams ignite, Oh once again will you recite, those few yet precious words" paints a picture of the singer waiting for their partner to say those special words that mean so much to them. The repetition of "hollow, hollow" in the chorus reinforces the importance of genuine and sincere love.
Line by Line Meaning
An empty void but not destroyed
Despite feeling empty inside, I am glad that I have not been completely wrecked by my past experiences.
So glad I found what to avoid
I am happy that I have learned what to avoid in life, so that I don't end up making the same mistakes again.
And what to accept and what to reject
Through my experiences, I have learned what to accept and what to reject, which will prevent my heart from being broken again.
So this heart won't be destroyed
I hope that by making the right choices, my heart will not be destroyed like it was in the past.
Love all I want from you
All I really want from you is your love.
Though I'm not overdue
I am not in desperate need of your love, but I still desire it.
Are words far from hollow?
When you say you love me, are those words genuine and heartfelt?
The fill me up inside because they’re multiplied
Your loving words make me feel whole and complete, especially since they are not just empty promises.
The kind you can't divide
Your loving words are not something that can be split or broken apart; they are genuine and whole.
So take me by surprise
I want you to surprise me with loving words and actions that will show me how much you truly care.
And I'll try and memorize every phrase if even undone
I will try to memorize every loving phrase you say to me, even if it is not perfect or complete.
Is so far gone and so far from
Your love is not hollow or superficial, but is a true and tangible force in my life.
Hollow, hollow
I want to avoid hollow, insincere expressions of love at all costs.
So late at night, where dreams ignite
Late at night, when I am dreaming, I long for your loving words and actions to sustain me.
Oh once again will you recite
I hope that you will repeat your loving words and actions to me once again.
Those few yet precious words, few yet precious words
Your loving words may be few in number, but they are incredibly precious and meaningful to me.
Love take me all the way
I want you to take me all the way in our relationship, with deep and sincere expressions of love.
They fill an inner need and heal me when I bleed
Your loving words are like a balm for my soul, filling a deep need and helping to heal me when I am hurting.
I know you can't mislead with words far from hollow
I trust that your loving words are always sincere and genuine, and that you would never mislead me with hollow or insincere expressions of love.
Contributed by Taylor B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.