Warning Intruders
Rostam Lyrics
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There was nothing left that I could do
But I can't let go
And it burns me but no
I just keep holding on
To what I got 'til it's gone
If I hold you this close
If I tell you I can't lose you
It still don't mean anything
There was nothing I could say to keep you
There was nothing left that I could do
But I can't let go
And it burns me but no
I just keep holding on
To what I got 'til it's gone
If I hold you this close
It don't mean anything
If I tell you I can't lose you
It still don't mean anything
And I just keep holding on
To what I got 'til it's gone
I just keep holding on
To what I got 'til it's gone
I just keep holding on
To what I got 'til it's gone
I just keep holding on
To what I got 'til it's gone
I just keep holding on
To what I got 'til it's gone
I just keep holding on
To what I got 'til it's gone
So I wait up 'til it's dawn
I see the red in the horizon
Sometimes the colors run
I still see some of 'em
Sometimes the colors run
I use all of 'em
Sometimes the colors run
I could see all of 'em
The lyrics to Rostam's song "Warning Intruders" convey a sense of longing and desperation in a failed attempt to keep someone in a relationship. The singer acknowledges that there was nothing they could say or do to prevent the other person from leaving, yet they still find themselves unable to let go. The repetition of the phrase "I just keep holding on" reflects the singer's refusal to accept the reality of the situation and their unwillingness to let go of what they have until it is gone.
The lines "If I hold you this close, it don't mean anything" and "If I tell you I can't lose you, it still don't mean anything" signify that no matter how much physical or verbal affection the singer expresses, it does not change the outcome or the other person's feelings. The repetition of these lines emphasizes the futility and frustration the singer feels in their efforts to salvage the relationship.
In the second part of the song, the mention of waiting until dawn and seeing the red in the horizon suggests a sense of anticipation and hopefulness for a new beginning or reconciliation. However, the reference to colors running could symbolize the fading or loss of vibrancy in the relationship. Despite this, the singer still sees glimpses of those colors and clings to them, using all the emotional resources they have to try and make things work.
Overall, "Warning Intruders" portrays the struggle of holding onto love even when faced with the inevitability of its demise. It speaks to the common human experience of hoping against hope and desperately trying to keep something alive, even when it's clear that it's slipping away.
Line by Line Meaning
There was nothing I could say to keep you
No matter what I said, I couldn't convince you to stay
There was nothing left that I could do
I exhausted all my options and couldn't change the outcome
But I can't let go
I find it impossible to move on
And it burns me but no
Although it hurts me deeply, I can't let go
I just keep holding on
I continue to cling to what I have
To what I got 'til it's gone
I hold on tightly to what I have until it disappears
If I hold you this close
Even if I keep you physically close to me
It don't mean anything
It doesn't hold any significance or meaning
If I tell you I can't lose you
Even if I express that I can't bear to lose you
It still don't mean anything
It still holds no real value or impact
And I just keep holding on
And I persist in my efforts to hold on
So I wait up 'til it's dawn
I stay awake until the morning
I see the red in the horizon
I notice the vibrant red colors on the horizon
Sometimes the colors run
At times, the colors fade or blend together
I still see some of 'em
I can still perceive some of those colors
I use all of 'em
I utilize and appreciate all the colors
Sometimes the colors run
Occasionally, the colors lose their distinctness
I could see all of 'em
But I am still able to perceive every single color
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Rostam Batmanglij
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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