Blood
The Editors Lyrics

The Editors' song Blood speaks of darkness, deceit, dishonesty, and lack of hope in a city that seems to drag the singer down. The first two lines reflect the singer's surroundings in the "red-light" district of town. The third-line emphasizes the difficulty of following a process, which is often not easy, while the fourth-line emphasizes how hard it is to keep a promise. This suggests that the individual might not have control over their life circumstances, even if they try to abide by rules and regulations.

The repetition of the refrain emphasizes the similarity between the singer and the individual they are addressing. The singer rejects this idea and suggests that blood is the only similarity between them, which is a statement meant to create distance rather than closeness. The constant reminder of blood as a physical trait that they share suggests a passion that could refer to anger, violence, or both.

The fifth and sixth lines suggest that because there is nothing believable about honesty, people tend to lie and in doing so, they cover it up with another promise. This builds the sense of deceit and manipulation that exists within the lyrics. The repetition of the refrain at the end suggests that the singer is trying to convince the individual that there is no hope, and their similarity is only physical.