Sey first released the track Sunshine in October 2012. Working with producer Magnus Lidehäll, she released the single Younger in 2013, followed by Hard Time (May 2014) and Pistols at Dawn. In October 2014, Seinabo Sey released the EP "for Madeleine", dedicated to and named after her mother. The EP was produced by Lidehäll and written by, among others, Salem Al Fakir, Oscar Linnros and Vincent Pontare along with Seinabo Sey herself. Alongside previous singles, it features You and River.
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Pistols At Dawn
Seinabo Sey Lyrics
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Yet here we are standing 'round face to face
This burning sky witness the greatest of love
Now it waits patiently to drop from out blood
The time has come to show improve of the one
When all you thought you knew, it's coming undone
Is that you're reaching and you wanted to run
Stand down or show down baby let's get this done
You're looking at me
Me looking at you
We could've have it all, a world of our own
I never thought we could be pistols at dawn!
I was the emperor and you own the sun
Invincible, I can't believe what we've done
Surely we must be more than love on the run
Dancin' in darkness at the sound of a drum
Can't help to wonder what you thought I would do
Lay down and play dead boy you know that ain't true
This is me reaching and you wanting to run
Stand down or show down baby let's get this done
You're looking at me
Me looking at you
We could've have it all, a world of our own
I never thought we could be pistols at dawn!
I'd rather die tonight
If I have to
What would you ever think that I'd take a bullet for you
I'd rather die tonight
If I have to
What would you ever think that I'd take a bullet for you
You're looking at me
Me looking at you
We could've have it all, a world of our own
I never thought we could be pistols at dawn!
Pistols at dawn!
Pistols at dawn!
The song "Pistols at Dawn" by Seinabo Sey starts with the idea of someone feeling the urge to leave a certain place, but they can't bring themselves to do it because they are in the presence of someone they used to love deeply. They stand face-to-face, both knowing that their love has reached its end. The burning sky witnesses the intensity of their past love story, but it's only a memory now, waiting to drop from their blood. The singer reflects on the inevitability of change in life, how familiar things can become unfamiliar with time, and how one shouldn't assume that they know everything.
The lyrics suggest that the two lovers had built a life together, having envisioned a world of their own, but it was never meant to be. The singer uses the metaphor "pistols at dawn" to express the intensity of their emotions, the idea of a duel, and how it has come to this point where they are fighting against each other rather than for each other - a situation where everything is at stake and the winner takes it all. Nevertheless, the singer is still willing to sacrifice everything, even their life, to show the depth of their love towards their former partner.
Overall, the song's lyrics describe a complex and tumultuous love affair that has come to an end. The singer is struggling with the pain of separation and the inevitability of change while trying to hold on to past memories of a love that is no more.
Line by Line Meaning
Hear the wind calling me to leave this place
I feel the need to leave this place as if I'm being called by the wind
Yet here we are standing 'round face to face
Despite that, we're still here facing each other
This burning sky witness the greatest of love
The sky is witness to the intense love we had
Now it waits patiently to drop from out blood
However, that love is slowly fading away
The time has come to show improve of the one
It's time to prove ourselves and our worth
When all you thought you knew, it's coming undone
Everything you thought you knew is unraveling
Is that you're reaching and you wanted to run
You're hesitant and want to run away
Stand down or show down baby let's get this done
It's time for us to face each other and settle things once and for all
You're looking at me
You're staring at me
Me looking at you
I'm staring back at you
We could've have it all, a world of our own
We once had it all, a world of our own
I never thought we could be pistols at dawn!
I never imagined we would be in a situation where we have to point pistols at each other at sunrise
I was the emperor and you own the sun
We were both powerful in our own way
Invincible, I can't believe what we've done
We once felt invincible and now I can't believe what we've become
Surely we must be more than love on the run
We should be more than just a fleeting love on the run
Dancin' in darkness at the sound of a drum
We used to dance in the dark to the sound of a drum, but now things have changed
Can't help to wonder what you thought I would do
I can't help but wonder what you expected me to do
Lay down and play dead boy you know that ain't true
I won't back down or give up easily
This is me reaching and you wanting to run
I'm taking a chance while you're still hesitant
Stand down or show down baby let's get this done
It's time to face each other and settle things once and for all
I'd rather die tonight
I'd rather risk my life tonight
If I have to
If that's what it takes
What would you ever think that I'd take a bullet for you
You might be surprised that I'm willing to take a bullet for you
Pistols at dawn!
We've come to a point where we have to draw pistols and face each other at sunrise
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MAGNUS LIDEHALL, SALEM AL FAKIR, SEINABO SEY, VINCENT FRED PONTARE
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Lana Ha
Hear the wind calling me to leave this place
Yet here we are standing 'round face to face
This burning sky witness the greatest of love
Now it waits patiently to drop from out blood
The time has come to show improve of the one
When all you thought you knew, it's coming undone
Is that you're reaching and you wanted to run
Stand down or show down baby let's get this done
You're looking at me
Me looking at you
We could've have it all, a world of our own
I never thought we could be pistols at dawn!
I was the emperor and you own the sun
Invincible, I can't believe what we've done
Surely we must be more than love on the run
Dancin' in darkness at the sound of a drum
Can't help to wonder what you thought I would do
Lay down and play dead boy you know that ain't true
This is me reaching and you wanting to run
Stand down or show down baby let's get this done
You're looking at me
Me looking at you
We could've have it all, a world of our own
I never thought we could be pistols at dawn!
I'd rather die tonight
If I have to
What would you ever think that I'd take a bullet for you
I'd rather die tonight
If I have to
What would you ever think that I'd take a bullet for you
You're looking at me
Me looking at you
We could've have it all, a world of our own
I never thought we could be pistols at dawn!
Pistols at dawn!
Pistols at dawn!
Manuel Alvarado
SEINABO SEY - PISTOLS AT DAWN
Hear the wind calling me to leave this place
Yet here we are standing 'round face to face
This burning sky witnessed the greatest of love
Now it waits patiently to draw from our blood
The time has come to show and prove or be one
With all you thought you knew, coming undone
It that you're reaching or you wanting to run
Stand down or show down baby let's get this done
[Chorus:]
You looking at me
Me looking at you
We could've have it all
A world of our own
I never thought we could be
Pistols at dawn
I was the emperor and you owned the son
Invincible, I can't believe what we've done
Surely we must be more than love on the run
Dancing in darkness to the sound of a drum
Can't help to wonder what you thought I would do
Lay down and play dead boy you know that ain't true
This is me reaching and you wanting to run
Stand down or show down baby let's get this done
[Chorus]
[Bridge x2:]
I'd rather die tonight
If I have to
What would you ever think that
I'd take a bullet for you
[Chorus]
Kathy Daley
This woman's voice is hypnotic and after seeing her live and acoustic, I think she's waaaay underrated!
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i concur...
Jonathan Gomez
The visuals in this video is exquisite, I'm taken back at how hauntingly beautiful it is.
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Jonathan Gomez. For real!
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Jonathan Gomez Yesss!
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I’m amazed! Wow
Naija Bangtan
I get so many chills and shivers when I listen to this song. beautiful imagery.
Christina Smith
ME TOO AN I LOVE IT
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my moms making me find another hobby other than kpop, so she made me look up this song. while this song is good, I saw your name and it gave me hope lol
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