The Rigs immediately gained the attention of major television networks with the release of their first songs. They have since been featured on shows like The Walking Dead, True Blood, Sons of Anarchy, Parenthood, American Horror Story and many more.
SUICIDE
The Rigs Lyrics
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We can dance where embers lay,
When the fires gone,
We'll still be burning.
I'd Follow you into the sea,
And we can drown in ecstasy,
When the air is gone,
You are, you are my suicide,
I love, I love you more than life,
You hold me like the grave and I,
Rise, rise.
Let time just go away,
Let tomorrow be today,
Let the past and future die,
There's still be you and I.
Just to look into your eyes,
Just to feel your skin on mine,
Just to taste your lips,
I'd give you my life.
You are, you are my suicide,
I love, I love you more than life,
You hold me like the grave and I,
Rise, rise,
You are, you are my suicide,
I love, I love you more than life,
You hold me like the grave and I,
Rise, rise,
You are, you are my suicide,
I love, I love you more than life,
You hold me like the grave and I,
Rise, rise,
You are, you are my suicide,
I love, I love you more than life,
You hold me like the grave and I,
Rise, rise.
The lyrics to The Rigs's song "Suicide" hint at a codependent relationship where the singer would be willing to follow the other person anywhere, even to their death. The first stanza mentions flames and dancing where embers lay, a fiery allusion to passion and desire. The second stanza talks about drowning in ecstasy and breathing even when the air is gone, nods to lust and a willingness to indulge in it until the end.
In each chorus, the singer refers to the other person as their suicide, indicating that they are so interlinked that they cannot exist without each other. The line "You hold me like the grave and I rise" brings up a darker association with death and burial, but also suggests that the singer is able to find some life and energy from the hold that the other person has over them. The bridge of the song is more hopeful, with the singer wanting to live in the moment and only focus on the present with the other person.
Line by Line Meaning
I'd follow you into the flame,
I would blindly follow you even if there are dire consequences, just to stay by your side.
We can dance where embers lay,
We can dance in the destruction and chaos that surrounds us.
When the fires gone,
Even when all hope is lost and everything we knew is gone, we will remain.
We'll still be burning.
Our love and passion for each other will never fade despite any external circumstances.
You are, you are my suicide,
You are the one who will ultimately destroy me but I still cannot help but love you completely.
I love, I love you more than life,
My love for you transcends everything else in my life, including my own survival.
You hold me like the grave and I,
You have a tight grip on me like that of a grave, but it is still worth rising up to be with you.
Rise, rise.
Despite the darkness and despair, our love enables me to rise above it all with you.
Let time just go away,
Time is insignificant compared to the overwhelming power of our love.
Let tomorrow be today,
The future is irrelevant when we are together, and all that matters is the present moment.
Let the past and future die,
Our focus is on the present and the intense connection we share, and not on what has happened or what will happen.
There's still be you and I.
Our love and bond will never fail, regardless of external circumstances and challenges.
Just to look into your eyes,
The simple gaze into your eyes brings me pure joy and contentment.
Just to feel your skin on mine,
The sensation of your touch and physical presence fills me with overwhelming happiness.
Just to taste your lips,
The feeling of your soft lips against mine is one of the greatest experiences imaginable.
I'd give you my life.
My life and existence belongs to you and is devoted entirely to our love and connection.
Contributed by Gavin W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
stargoddesskotou
vocals are so soothing and deep, absolutely amazing! The lyrics are spellbinding, you guys are amazing and I'm so glad I've found out about this group!
The Rigs
We're glad you found us too!
Michele Walburn
This is one of the best songs I've ever heard and I'm old and have always loved music so I've heard most of it that's been made since the fifties because I listened to my dad's music too. Y'all are really something special.
annalease p
your songs are so calming. i have bad anxiety and panic attacks and this song as well some other spngs are so calming a help me with that . thank you very much:]
The Rigs
+caroline willig Sorry to hear about the anxiety, but thank you for sharing. We're so glad we can help provide some relief :-)
Felicia Culcea
I think this is one of your bests. Last night I've listened to all of your tracks and I think I've just found a new favorite band! Seriously, I've been searching for a band with your style for a as long as I can remember and you are really amazing and I hope that someday you'll be able to have a tour around the world so you'd be able to come in Romania too X**D. Good luck! :D
The Rigs
+Fel We'd LOVE to come to Romania. Keep spreading the word and maybe we will get there :-)Thanks for the love, Fel!
NinthGalaxy
All your songs are so amazing! They're so calm and beautiful.
The Rigs
+TreckyQueen Thank you! :-)
nikiyah papaya
you're a talented crew. keep doin what you do 😊