This fearless foursome joined forces in 2004 when they were invited to back… Read Full Bio ↴This fearless foursome joined forces in 2004 when they were invited to back Karen Souza on the first Jazz And 80s album. Children of the ´80s who had been trained on classical instruments, they jumped at the chance to transform the music of their childhood into jazz standards and we are so glad that they did.

Their most memorable work might be playing with Karen Souza on her unforgettable version of Radiohead´s Creep. Another favorite vocalist is Dinah York with whom they recorded a spectacular version of the Amy Winehouse classic, Back to Black.

They describe themselves as mellow and it is clear that they work and play almost intuitively as a unit. The Cooltrane Quartet is destined to keep spinning pop hits into silky jazz numbers we are sure to recognize.

White Flag
The Cooltrane Quartet Lyrics

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I know you think that I shouldn't still love you
Or tell you that
But if I didn't say it, well I'd still have felt it
Where's the sense in that?
I promise I'm not trying to make your life harder
Or return to where we were
I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender

There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be
I know I left too much mess and
Destruction to come back again
And I caused nothing but trouble
I understand if you can't talk to me again
And if you live by the rules of it's over
Then I'm sure that that makes sense
I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be
And when we meet
Which I'm sure we will
All that was there
Will be there still
I'll let it pass
And hold my tongue
And you will think
That I've moved on
I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be
I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be
I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender

There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be

Overall Meaning

In "White Flag" by The Cooltrane Quartet, the lyrics convey a sense of undying love and devotion despite the challenges and difficulties that the relationship may face. The singer knows that others may not understand why they still love the person they're talking to, but they can't help it. They admit to having caused issues in the past that make it hard to reconnect and understand that it may be too late. However, they make it clear that they will never give up on the relationship and are willing to stick with it through thick and thin. The song's repetition of the phrase "I will go down with this ship" emphasizes this determination and devotion, symbolizing that they are willing to face any storm that comes their way and remain steadfast in their love.

The lyrics of "White Flag" are open to interpretation and can be relatable to anyone who has ever experienced the complexities of love and relationships. The song resonates with listeners who understand the struggle of trying to reconcile with someone they love or holding onto a relationship that may seem impossible to save. The song provides a sense of hope that no matter how difficult things may seem, there is always a chance to make it work, as long as you're willing to fight for it.

Line by Line Meaning

I know you think that I shouldn't still love you
I'm aware that you believe I should stop loving you

Or tell you that
Or express my feelings

But if I didn't say it, well I'd still have felt it
But even if I didn't speak it, my love would still exist

Where's the sense in that?
What's the logic in keeping it hidden?

I promise I'm not trying to make your life harder
I assure you I'm not making things more difficult on purpose

Or return to where we were
Or go back to the past

I will go down with this ship
I will remain faithful until the end

And I won't put my hands up and surrender
And I won't give up or abandon my feelings

There will be no white flag above my door
I won't show any sign of surrender

I'm in love and always will be
I'm still in love with you and always will be

I know I left too much mess and Destruction to come back again
I recognize that I caused chaos and damage, making reconciliation difficult

And I caused nothing but trouble
I understand that I caused more problems than solutions

I understand if you can't talk to me again
I comprehend if you are unable to communicate with me further

And if you live by the rules of it's over
And if you abide by the notion that it's finished

Then I'm sure that that makes sense
Then I'm certain it's logically sound

And when we meet
And if we ever see each other again

Which I'm sure we will
Which I believe is inevitable

All that was there
All the feelings and memories we shared

Will be there still
Will continue to be present

I'll let it pass
I'll let the past go

And hold my tongue
And remain silent about my feelings

And you will think
And you may believe

That I've moved on
That I've let go of my love

I will go down with this ship
But I will remain devoted to our love