RED LETTER AGENT are able to make guitars soar from
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an ambient whisperto a fury of guitars, with killer backbeats,
melodic bass lines, all Laden with a singer who wails like BONO
and can soften a tune with mellow crooning. Clever hooks and
anthems give proof to songwriting prowess, which comes to life
through their dynamic live show.

RLA is in the middle of an awakening and thriving music scene in Atlanta, Ga...
continuing to share stages with National Artists such as Interpol,
The White Stripes, Ben Folds, Kasabian, The Stills and Butch Walker
has raised the level of awareness in the Industry.

Voltage
Red Letter Agent Lyrics

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You were up to something when you said
The voltage ran too high and I was nearly dead
I quivered at the thought of no escape
I held my breath until the danger passed away

Pressed on every side will we turn out
Shaking on the out, screaming on the in

Courage comes down in all the words
Now you rest upon

I shuddered at the picture in my head
I knew that you had gone far beyond the red
'Cause you were up to something when you ran
Uncertain where you stood, the static in your plan

I'm breaking you right out
Hoping you'll find out

The voltage passed
When courage came to you

Overall Meaning

The song "The Voltage" by Red Letter Agent describes a situation where the singer feels trapped and helpless as the voltage of the situation runs too high. The lyrics imply that something was planned and the voltage went out of control, leaving the singer alone, scared, and gasping for breath. The words "pressed on every side will we turn out" suggest that the situation is overwhelming and it seems chances of survival are disappearing. The singer then takes refuge in the courage that comes from words and waits for the danger to pass.

The chorus of the song tells us that the singer shudders at the picture in his head, realizing that the situation is beyond control. The static in your plan implies that something went wrong, and the singer is uncertain about the solution and the outcome. The singer takes the courage to break out of the situation and hopes that the voltage has passed, moving forward and hopefully finding something better.

Overall, "The Voltage" is a song about feeling powerless in a difficult situation, but finding courage in the face of danger to break out and move forward. It's a message about persevering and seeking a better outcome, even when everything seems hopeless.

Line by Line Meaning

You were up to something when you said
I sensed there was more to what you said

The voltage ran too high and I was nearly dead
I felt overwhelmed and frightened by what was happening

I quivered at the thought of no escape
I was scared and felt trapped in the situation

I held my breath until the danger passed away
I waited anxiously until the situation improved

Pressed on every side will we turn out
Feeling hemmed in, will we emerge unscathed

Shaking on the out, screaming on the in
Appearing composed outside but in turmoil within

Courage comes down in all the words
Bravery can be found in the way we speak

Now you rest upon
Now you rely on

I shuddered at the picture in my head
I was horrified by what I imagined

I knew that you had gone far beyond the red
I realized you had crossed a line

'Cause you were up to something when you ran
Because I suspected you had a hidden motive when you left