Like a Rembrandt
The Badlees Lyrics
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Looks like a refugee from a headbangin' song
Sweet July evening seems all the world we've ever known
Is here at the breaker shakin' them restless bones
Brown baggin' as the music's draggin'
On a cheap cassette machine
Honey, I know no matter where we go
[Chorus]
It's like a Rembrandt
A one of a kind in a shades-of-grey world
Like a Rembrandt, baby
A genuine find in a come and go swirl
World's in the moonlight, there's diamonds in the coal
Layin' on my hood we're runnin' soul in soul
Yellin' out my name I think I know who that was
This moment's got me higher than a black coffee buzz
Come on, girl, you can call your boss
And fake a case of the flu
You and me, we can cast some shadows
In that nightlight your mama left on for you
[Chorus]
Drinkin' domestic on a night as majestic
As a true hell raiser's bliss
Every workin' day they take a little more away
But they don't know of a social affair as redeeming as this
Same tapes as last week, that makes 'em cool
Same grooves, same times, drives the social tool
If this here is heaven than the saints are reelin'
Some of them crawlin' on a tall grass ceilin'
Honey, if life don't give us any more
It gave us a season
To groove 'neath the stars at the Number 9 Breaker
Not askin' for answers or reasons
[Chorus]
The Badlees's song Like a Rembrandt tells the story of a couple on a summer evening, enjoying a moment of simplicity and genuine connection. They are at the breaker, which could refer to a coal breaker used for coal mining or a wave breaker used for shoreline protection, but either way it represents a place of raw beauty and resilience. The couple is listening to music on a cheap cassette machine, and although the music may be dragging, they are still able to appreciate the moment and find joy in their routine.
The chorus compares their experience to a Rembrandt painting, which is known for its rich colors and details that make it stand out amidst a world that is often portrayed in shades of grey. The couple's experience is genuine, unique, and priceless, much like a work of art by a great master. They are able to find beauty and value in their simple moment together despite the world's challenges, and this is what makes it so special.
Overall, Like a Rembrandt celebrates the power of simplicity, genuine human connections, and finding beauty in unexpected places. The song reminds us that amidst the chaos and challenges of life, there are moments of joy and connection that are priceless and worth savoring.
Line by Line Meaning
Get a load of that with the snakeskins on
Check out those snakeskin boots
Looks like a refugee from a headbangin' song
He looks like someone from a heavy metal band
Sweet July evening seems all the world we've ever known
This summer night feels like everything we've ever experienced
Is here at the breaker shakin' them restless bones
We're at the Number 9 Breaker, dancing the night away
Brown baggin' as the music's draggin'
Sipping alcohol from a brown bag while the music plays in the background
On a cheap cassette machine
The music is playing from a low-quality cassette player
Honey, I know no matter where we go
I know that no matter where we go
We're gonna keep us a piece of this routine
We'll always remember this routine and keep a part of it with us
It's like a Rembrandt
This moment is like a masterpiece painting by Rembrandt
A one of a kind in a shades-of-grey world
It's unique in a world that can be dull and unexciting
Like a Rembrandt, baby
This moment is like a work of art
A genuine find in a come and go swirl
It's a real discovery in a world of fleeting experiences
World's in the moonlight, there's diamonds in the coal
The world looks magical in the moonlight and there are unexpected treasures everywhere
Layin' on my hood we're runnin' soul in soul
We're lying on my car's hood and we're in sync with each other
Yellin' out my name I think I know who that was
Someone just called out my name and I think I recognize them
This moment's got me higher than a black coffee buzz
This moment is more exhilarating than a strong cup of coffee
Come on, girl, you can call your boss
You can tell your boss you're sick and won't be coming to work tomorrow
And fake a case of the flu
You can pretend to have the flu
You and me, we can cast some shadows
We can create our own memories and have some fun
In that nightlight your mama left on for you
We can do it under the light that your mom left on for us
Drinkin' domestic on a night as majestic
We're drinking cheap domestic beer on a beautiful night
As a true hell raiser's bliss
It feels like we're living life to the fullest
Every workin' day they take a little more away
Every day, work takes something away from us
But they don't know of a social affair as redeeming as this
But they don't understand the value of a night like this
Same tapes as last week, that makes 'em cool
We're listening to the same tapes as last week, but it's still enjoyable
Same grooves, same times, drives the social tool
The same music and vibe bring people together
If this here is heaven than the saints are reelin'
This feels like heaven, and even the saints would love it
Some of them crawlin' on a tall grass ceilin'
It's so good that even the dead would rise to enjoy it
Honey, if life don't give us any more
If this is all we get from life
It gave us a season
At least we had one moment in time
To groove 'neath the stars at the Number 9 Breaker
To dance under the stars at Number 9 Breaker
Not askin' for answers or reasons
Without worrying about why things are the way they are
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