Fair Warning
The Red Hot Valentines Lyrics

The song Fair Warning by The Red Hot Valentines starts with the singer introducing himself to someone they've been looking for to try something out on for a while. This introduction sets a slightly ominous tone, as it is unclear what the singer wants to try out on this person. The singer expresses a desire to get inside the other person's head to find out what he said that made them smile. This line could be interpreted as either romantic or manipulative, depending on the context. The singer then plants a seed of doubt, suggesting that if he seems crazy, it's probably the other person's fault.

In the chorus, the singer delivers a warning to the other person that he's been trying to get close to them, and that they are where he wants to be. It's unclear whether this desire is romantic, possessive, or simply a desire to get to know the other person better. The second verse adds a layer of complexity as the singer admits to thinking of the "ships I'm sinking" day by day, suggesting that he may have some baggage or personal struggles that he brings to the relationship. He also delivers a warning that he's not concerned with the bridges he's burned along the way, suggesting that he may have a history of failed relationships or other troubles that could cause problems in a new relationship. Finally, in the third chorus, the singer suggests that he's willing to take as much time as needed to get close to the other person, even if it means losing his mind in the process.

Overall, the lyrics of Fair Warning suggest a complex, potentially troubling relationship. The singer's desire to get to know the other person better could be interpreted as either romantic or threatening, and the warnings he delivers throughout the song hint at potential problems down the line. The song raises questions about obsession, control, and the lengths to which someone might go to get what they want.