Rocking Chair
The Districts Lyrics
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Where street light stars and all the highway stars
Claps and clings on your window
I'll be so neat, this face I meet seems so tight there
These sounds will disappear
I'M CRAZY, one day you'll still be
Not sleeping home, but after me
If I drink some more, well, I THINK I MIGHT DROWN
Sleeping the sounds as my Audi burns out
Find the Devil inside me and he burned down
We dared in the corner round, shiver at the sight
Finally looking out through this propane eyes
Our stringed clothes, put me aside
Now I slowly die for my sin, swallow my sin whole
As the ringing burns the wall
I'M CRAZY, one day you'll still be
Not sleeping home, but after me
In the months at home, I burn it up all before
If I drink some more, well, I THINK I MIGHT DROWN
Sleeping the sounds as my Audi burns out
Find the Devil inside me and mail him back down
The Districts' song "Rocking Chair" is a heartfelt and introspective exploration of self-destructive behavior and the consequences that come with them. The lyrics depict the singer sitting on a rocking chair outside the house, contemplating the sounds and sights around him. The street lights and highway sounds that cling on his window are muffled by his inner turmoil. He acknowledges his flaws and writes of his recklessness with alcohol that puts him at risk of drowning. He talks about finding the devil inside him and burning him down, perhaps referring to his resistance to his own demons. The song crescendos with the singer realizing his mistakes and dying a slow death for his sins.
The song's melancholic and soulful tune is a reflection of the lyrics' theme. The guitars and drums, when combined with the lead singer's gravelly voice, create an intense and emotional atmosphere that transports the listener into the singer's world. The song is relatable to anyone struggling with self-destructive behavior and their consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm sitting on the rocking chair by the side of the house
I'm relaxing on the porch
Where street light stars and all the highway stars
The lights from the streets and highways are visible from here
Claps and clings on your window
The sounds outside are loud enough to be heard through the window
I'll be so neat, this face I meet seems so tight there
I'll try to appear composed, but the situation feels tense
These sounds will disappear
The noise outside will eventually stop
We dared in the corner round, shiver at the sight
We went to a risky place and were frightened
Finally looking out through this propane eyes
After being in danger, I'm now experiencing life in a different way
Our stringed clothes, put me aside
Our worn and tattered clothes make me feel separate or different
Now I slowly die for my sin, swallow my sin whole
I'm suffering for my wrongdoings and accepting full responsibility
As the ringing burns the wall
A loud noise is causing damage to the building
I'M CRAZY, one day you'll still be
I'm realizing my own madness, and warning someone else may be affected too
Not sleeping home, but after me
After experiencing life with me, you won't be able to rest easy
In the months at home, I burn it up all before
I'm reckless and destructive in my own home
If I drink some more, well, I THINK I MIGHT DROWN
If I continue to consume substances, it may lead to my demise
Sleeping the sounds as my Audi burns out
I'm ignoring the chaos around me as I engage in destructive behavior
Find the Devil inside me and mail him back down
I need to rid myself of my inner demons and become a better person
Writer(s): Mark David Lawrence, Robert Richard Grote, Braden Isaac Lawrence, Connor Phillip Jacobus
Contributed by Victoria Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Stephanie
[Verse 1]
I was sittin in the rocking chair by the side of the house
Where streetlight stars and all the highway cars
Claps and it drips on your window
I'll get something to eat, but all these spaces I meet
Seem so hypnotizing
These eyes are exits to be
[Chorus]
And things ain't what they used to be
Got this flickering heart set out after me
If my mind was a poem, I burned it up all before
If I drink some more well I think I might drown
Slipping in silence as my heart it burns out
I find the devil inside me and I nail em back down
Whoa!
[Verse 2]
And the days didn't come around, shivered at the sight
Finally looking out these hoping eyes , all strings pulled put me aside
I'll slowly die for my sins swallow my sins whole
Cause eyes they were bigger than they ever were ohhhhh
[Chorus]
And things ain't what they used to be
Got this flickering heart set out after me
If my mind was a poem, I burned it up all before
If I drink some more well I think I might drown
Slipping in silence as my heart it burns out
I find the devil inside me and I nail em back down
Whoa!
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I was sittin' in the rocking chair by the side of the house
Where the streetlight stars and all the highway cars
Claps on the drapes on your window
I'll get something to eat, but all the spaces I meet
Seem so hypnotizing
These eyes are exits to be
Oh, and things ain't what they used to be
Got this flickering heart set out after me
If my mind was a poem, well, I burned it up long before
If I drink some more, well, I think I might drown
Slip into silence as my heart it burns out
Find the devil inside me and I nail him back down
Whoa
If the day would ever come around, shiver at the sight
Finally lookin' out through these little pane eyes
Our stringed clothes, put me aside
I'll slowly die for my sins, swallow my sins whole
His eyes, they were bigger than his belly ever was (Ooh)
Oh, and things ain't what they used to be
Got this flickering heart set out after me
If my mind was a poem, well, I burned it up long before
If I drink some more, well, I think I might drown
Slip into silence as my heart it burns out
Find the devil inside me and I nail him back down
Whoa
Sierra Hope
This band is absolutely amazing. They give me that feel where I could listen to them all the time and never get bored of them. I love the vocals.
Natasja
I really think you guys deserve more attention, you are the best. Cannot wait to hear more of you and to see you live sometimes!
Meatwad
8 years later and we are saying the same thing
Martin Balutski
these guys are pure talent... I seriously don't understand how they don't have hits on charts. Haven't heard a song by them I don't like
Anders D
Keep on making music together! Fucking art
Liam Hogan
These guys are gonna make it big
Stephanie
[Verse 1]
I was sittin in the rocking chair by the side of the house
Where streetlight stars and all the highway cars
Claps and it drips on your window
I'll get something to eat, but all these spaces I meet
Seem so hypnotizing
These eyes are exits to be
[Chorus]
And things ain't what they used to be
Got this flickering heart set out after me
If my mind was a poem, I burned it up all before
If I drink some more well I think I might drown
Slipping in silence as my heart it burns out
I find the devil inside me and I nail em back down
Whoa!
[Verse 2]
And the days didn't come around, shivered at the sight
Finally looking out these hoping eyes , all strings pulled put me aside
I'll slowly die for my sins swallow my sins whole
Cause eyes they were bigger than they ever were ohhhhh
[Chorus]
And things ain't what they used to be
Got this flickering heart set out after me
If my mind was a poem, I burned it up all before
If I drink some more well I think I might drown
Slipping in silence as my heart it burns out
I find the devil inside me and I nail em back down
Whoa!
Nicole
You guys are nothing short of amazing! I'm hooked
shitthead j.c.
Just discovered you guys about a months ago, but I was instantly hooked. Love you guys.
Enoch Rice
This is my favorite song. I want to The Districts live soooo bad!!!