In 2003, Darone turned his focus on songwriting, and Suit of Lights was born. Collaborating with Trevor Dunn (Mr. Bungle), Steve Pedulla (Thursday), and Jamie Egan (Streetlight Manifesto), Darone released four critically-acclaimed albums under the Suit of Lights moniker.
Darone draws upon an eclectic range of influences including Art-rock, 60's pop, punk, new wave, metal, and baroque pop in the over 50 songs he has written.
Named after the traditional bullfighting costume (Traje de Luces), Darone considers Suit of Lights as a metaphor for life's juxtaposition of beauty and brutality and reflects that worldview in the music.
Slap Me Five
Suit of Lights Lyrics
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Slap me five
You're alive, i'm surised
Guess the clock doesn't wait for your shadow
The look in your eyes
Is a counterfeit smile
What's the number of fingers i'm waving?
Five
They say you're just one short of an
Entire sixer
Seven more steps to prove them wrong
Will mister lincoln cover your favorite elixr
Just four more lives 'till you'll be gone
Once, you said it soberly
Two-fisting the evidence
Three's a crowd when crawling on all fours
Five
They say you're just one short of an
Entire sixer
Seven more steps to prove them wrong
Will mister lincoln cover your favorite elixr
Just four more lives 'till you'll be gone
The opening lines of Suit of Lights’ song ‘Slap Me Five’ address a person whose surprise at being alive is matched by the irony of the clock’s persistence. The lyrics invite the listener to consider the immediacy of time and how it shapes our experience of existence. The next lines focus on the person’s facial expression and highlight its insufficiency in masking their true emotions. The cryptic reference to the number of fingers being waved is an interesting way of conveying a sense of tension and secrecy. The number five is often associated with change and disruption, and it seems to foreshadow the rest of the lyrics.
The chorus emphasizes the theme of unfinished business and lack of completion. The person is said to be one short of an “entire sixer,” which could mean different things depending on the interpretation. It could reference a six-pack of beer and imply that the person is always on the verge of getting drunk, but never quite reaching the tipping point. Alternatively, it could signify a state of incompleteness or unavailability, as in being one short of a complete set. The following lines suggest that the person is trying to prove something, possibly to others or themselves. The mention of Mister Lincoln could be a reference to money, specifically a five-dollar bill. The line “just four more lives ‘till you’ll be gone” is intriguing and seems to allude to the idea of reincarnation or multiple existences.
Line by Line Meaning
Hi
A greeting or salutation
Slap me five
A request for a high five, a gesture of congrats or happiness
You're alive, I'm surprised
Expressing shock or amazement over the person's living state
Guess the clock doesn't wait for your shadow
The clock doesn't stop for anyone, wait for your time to shine
The look in your eyes, Is a counterfeit smile
The person is hiding their true emotions with a fake smile
What's the number of fingers I'm waving?
A quiz to test the person's mental state and attention to detail
They say you're just one short of an entire sixer
Rumours about the person being mentally unstable or missing something important
Seven more steps to prove them wrong
The person has to overcome their perceived shortcomings to prove themselves
Will Mister Lincoln cover your favorite elixir
Referring to a $5 bill that the person may use to buy their favourite drink
Just four more lives 'till you'll be gone
A metaphorical reference to the person's remaining opportunities or chances in life
Once, you said it soberly
Referring to a past instance where the person spoke when they were not under the influence of alcohol
Two-fisting the evidence
Holding alcohol or other substances in both hands as evidence of the person's condition
Three's a crowd when crawling on all fours
Referring to a state of madness or extreme intoxication
Five
A repetition of the earlier quiz question, emphasizing the importance of attention to detail
They say you're just one short of an entire sixer
Repetition of the earlier rumour, emphasizing its persistence
Seven more steps to prove them wrong
Repetition of the earlier need to prove oneself
Will Mister Lincoln cover your favorite elixir
Repetition of the earlier reference to the $5 bill
Just four more lives 'till you'll be gone
Repetition of the earlier metaphorical reference, emphasizing the urgency to act
Contributed by Ava N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.