Take Me Home
Red Hot Lyrics

Celluloid soldiers, come in from the rain
People who are fake, like plastic movie props, don't stay in the rain. This line refers to the fact that people who pretend to be deep and emotional often don't feel anything real.

Murder my smile, but please leave me my pain
Even though they might take away someone's happiness, people should still be allowed to feel their own pain and deal with it.

All those good people, they don't even try
Many people try to look like they are good or helpful, but they actually don't put in any effort to truly help others.

Stealing the truth while they pay for your lie
When people pay for things that aren't true, they are giving someone money for a lie. Red Hot is saying that people are making others rich by buying into fake things.

I'm about to lose the things I never saw
Sometimes people don't see what they have until it's gone. In this line, Red Hot is expressing regret about not having realized the importance of certain things earlier.

Before you wanted me to know the ups and downs
Someone wanted Red Hot to learn about the good parts and the bad parts of life, which are often referred to as the ups and downs.

Away we go to get another hit, the it
The 'hit' in this line could refer to drugs or some other form of escape. Red Hot is saying that they are on their way to find something to distract themselves from reality.

The blood that she's about to spit
This line is unclear, but it might refer to someone who is about to say something hurtful or to express their anger in a violent or aggressive way.

You go your way and I guess I'll go mine
Sometimes people have to take different paths in life and that's okay. In this line, Red Hot is acknowledging that they and someone else are going in different directions.

We'll both arrive at the very same time
Even though they are taking different paths, both Red Hot and the other person will ultimately end up at the same place, which is most likely death.

Please give me your tired
Red Hot is referencing the quote at the bottom of the Statue of Liberty, which is a symbol of freedom in America. 'Give me your tired...' means to give them a chance to start over or make something of themselves.

Give me your poor
This line is a continuation of the previous one, symbolizing the idea that everyone deserves a chance, regardless of their background or financial status.

Please lift up your lamp
This line is also a reference to the Statue of Liberty, which is holding a torch. The torch represents enlightenment and hope for the future.

Walk through this door
Red Hot is inviting others to take advantage of the opportunities that are available to them.

Kick down the doors that you don't understand
Sometimes people have to take risks and be brave in order to overcome obstacles in their lives. Red Hot is encouraging people to break down barriers and try new things.

Please don't lose sight of this generous plan
This line encourages people to stay focused on their goals and not get sidetracked by other things. The 'generous plan' might refer to the idea of helping others or working for a greater good.

Blinded by prisms, we wind up in court
Prisms are objects that break up light into different colors. This line might refer to people being blinded by their own perspectives or beliefs, which can lead to conflict or legal trouble.

I'm folding chairs while you sold yourself short
This line might be an expression of frustration about someone who is not putting in enough effort or selling themselves short, while Red Hot is left to do all the work (folding chairs).

She's about to redefine the way
Someone is going to change the way we look at things or do things in a significant way.

Reminded me to say the other way was right
Someone has made Red Hot realize that they were wrong about something they believed before. They are now thinking differently and admitting that the other way was the correct way.

She's in a place to pray for me
Someone cares enough for Red Hot to pray for them. This line might be an expression of gratitude or comfort.

And now she gotta, gotta flash the funky lighter
This line is unclear, but it might be describing a feeling of excitement or energy, perhaps at a concert or other event where someone is holding up a lighter.

You've got your way and it seems I've got mine
This line echoes an earlier one about taking different paths in life. Red Hot is acknowledging that they and someone else are going in different directions.

Both gonna die at the very same time
This line reiterates the idea that everyone will ultimately die, regardless of what path they take or how much money they have.

Marry me, mama
This line expresses a desire for comfort or stability, perhaps from a mother figure, in a time of uncertainty or vulnerability.

That's someone to carry me home
This line further emphasizes the need for someone to take care of Red Hot and provide support or guidance.

Stick with me, girlfriend
Red Hot is looking for a companion or partner to share their life with. They want someone to stay with them and not leave them alone.

I don't wanna be here alone
This line expresses a fear of isolation or loneliness. Red Hot is looking for someone to be with and not feel alone in the world.