Void
Red House Painters (LocoStavos) Lyrics
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Let me lock you in my room and keep you
For a while
Could you be the answer to my every prayer?
Could you be the one for who I care?
Come into my arms and let your worries die
Come out from the web of all your tangles lies
Judge me not for what I've done but what I'll do
A million nights have led
To this one that we are spending
And I know it's better here
Than anywhere I've been going
With every morning grew
A void more wide and endless
Come out from the burning fire butterfly
Let me lock you in my room and keep you
For a while
You watch over me and I'll watch over you
And if you go tomorrow choke me 'till I'm blue
A thousand days have passed
In this house she and I were sharing
And I hate myself for it
But I have stopped caring
The Marilyn sky tonight
Is so black and blue and beautiful
The lyrics to "Void" by Red House Painters (LocoStavos) speak about seeking solace and companionship in a world that can often be trying and difficult. The opening lines, "Come out from the burning fire butterfly / Let me lock you in my room and keep you for a while" suggest that the singer is looking for someone to shelter and protect - someone who can bring a sense of comfort and ease to his troubled mind. He goes on to wonder if this person could be the answer to his prayers, perhaps someone he could care deeply for.
The singer also speaks to the importance of honesty and trust in any relationship, saying, "But be true to me and I'll be true to you / Judge me not for what I've done but what I'll do." He recognizes the potential for a deep connection with this other person, but also acknowledges that it will require effort from both of them. The final lines of the song, "The Marilyn sky tonight / Is so black and blue and beautiful" suggest that there is still beauty and wonder to be found in the world, even amidst the pain and turmoil.
Overall, "Void" is a song that explores the desire for human connection and the hope that such a connection can bring in spite of the hardships that life can present. It speaks to the importance of trust, honesty, and caring in any relationship, as well as the potential for beauty and wonder in even the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Come out from the burning fire butterfly
Leave behind the trials and tribulations that have brought you pain and come forth transformed like a butterfly emerging from the flames of its cocoon
Let me lock you in my room and keep you / For a while
Allow me to protect and cherish you, to keep you safe and happy in a space where we can be alone and uninterrupted
Could you be the answer to my every prayer?
Might you be the fulfillment of all my deepest hopes and dreams, the one I have been seeking my entire life?
Could you be the one for who I care?
Could you be the person I have been waiting for, the one who makes all the pain and loneliness worthwhile by being there for me?
Come into my arms and let your worries die
Come to me and find comfort and solace in my arms, letting go of all the fears and troubles that weigh on you
Come out from the web of all your tangles lies
Escape the complicated and deceitful web of lies and deceit that have trapped you and find truth and simplicity
But be true to me and I'll be true to you
If we are honest and authentic with one another, I promise to reciprocate and honor our connection with the same level of integrity
Judge me not for what I've done but what I'll do
Forget the mistakes and failings of the past and look instead to the future, where I promise to be better and make things right
A million nights have led / To this one that we are spending
We have both lived long, complex lives with many ups and downs, but all of that has led us to this moment in time, where we are together, sharing this singular experience
And I know it's better here / Than anywhere I've been going
I have been lost and adrift, searching for something I could not find, until I found you, and now I know that being with you is the best place I could possibly be
With every morning grew / A void more wide and endless
As time passed and I remained lost and alone, the emptiness inside me only grew larger and more profound
You watch over me and I'll watch over you
Let's make a pact to care for and protect one another, to be each other's safe haven in an uncertain world
And if you go tomorrow choke me 'till I'm blue
If you were to leave me suddenly, the pain and sorrow would be unbearable, even suffocating, and I would need to be held and comforted until I could breathe again
A thousand days have passed / In this house she and I were sharing
A significant amount of time has gone by since I lived in this house with a former partner, and though it holds memories both happy and sad, it feels like an entirely different place now
And I hate myself for it / But I have stopped caring
I am filled with self-loathing for my inability to move on from the past, but at the same time, I have become so numb and detached that it is difficult to feel anything at all
The Marilyn sky tonight / Is so black and blue and beautiful
The sky overhead is a breathtaking mix of deep black and bruised blue, reminiscent of a painting of Marilyn Monroe, and though it is stunning, it also carries an air of melancholy and sadness
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Mark Edward Kozelek
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