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.
White Flag
The Rigs Lyrics
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Be kind as captor
Be gentle as you bind me with those
Ties with which you lead me blindly
If they will free me would you
Be like the ones proceeding
Crueller than you need to be or would you take good care of me
I'm raising my white flag
It's too late to go back
Feel like [?]
And I'm losing control
But I [?]
One kiss to bait and charm me
One look and you disarm me
Lost my way I'm falling free and now you've got me on my knees
Just wanna touch the lightning
One flash and I stop fighting
Like the ones who've gone before I leave my freedom at the door
I'm raising my white flag
It's too late to go back
Feel like [?]
And I'm losing control
But I [?]
I'm raising my white flag
Say goodbye to all I had
I'm trading my freedom [?]
But I'm loving the pain
Baby, [?]
Love you say my name
So take me when you leave
I will be waiting
I'm raising my white flag
It's too late to go back
Feel like [?]
And I'm losing control
But I [?]
I'm raising my white flag
Say goodbye to all I had
I'm trading my freedom [?]
But I'm loving the pain
Baby, [?]
The lyrics of The Rigs' song "White Flag" seem to speak about surrendering to someone, possibly in a romantic context, and the mixed emotions that come with that decision. The singer wonders if, in surrendering, the other person will treat them kindly or cruelly. They feel as though they are losing control but continue to surrender nonetheless.
The lines "One kiss to bait and charm me, One look and you disarm me" convey a sense of intoxication or vulnerability, as if the singer is being manipulated or seduced into surrendering. They compare themselves to those who have gone before them and left their freedom at the door. The repeated line "I'm raising my white flag" emphasizes the act of surrendering and giving in completely.
The chorus, "But I [?]", leaves the listener wondering what the singer is feeling. The incomplete thought adds to the sense of ambiguity and confusion surrounding the act of surrendering. The closing lines, "But I'm loving the pain, Baby, [?]", suggest that the singer is experiencing some sort of pleasure or satisfaction from their surrender, even though it comes at the cost of their freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
If they surrender will you
If they give up, will you
Be kind as captor
Be compassionate as the one in charge
Be gentle as you bind me with those
Be tender as you restrain me with those
Ties with which you lead me blindly
Bonds with which you guide me unknowingly
If they will free me would you
If they set me free, would you
Be like the ones proceeding
Be like the ones before
Crueller than you need to be or would you take good care of me
Would you be unnecessarily harsh or would you look after me
I'm raising my white flag
I'm surrendering
It's too late to go back
There's no turning back now
Feel like [?]
I feel like [unknown]
And I'm losing control
And I'm unable to manage myself
But I [?]
But I [unknown]
One kiss to bait and charm me
One kiss to lure and captivate me
One look and you disarm me
One glance and you leave me powerless
Lost my way I'm falling free and now you've got me on my knees
I've lost direction and I'm falling uncontrollably and now you have me on my knees
Just wanna touch the lightning
I just want to experience something thrilling
One flash and I stop fighting
One spark and I give up struggling
Like the ones who've gone before I leave my freedom at the door
Like the ones before me, I abandon my liberty
Say goodbye to all I had
Bid farewell to everything I owned
I'm trading my freedom [?]
I'm exchanging my liberty for [unknown]
But I'm loving the pain
But I'm delighting in the agony
Baby, [?]
Baby, [unknown]
Love you say my name
You say my name with adoration
So take me when you leave
So take me with you when you depart
I will be waiting
I will be waiting for you
Contributed by Stella I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ashley Sherba
Just discovered you guys and I'm so glad I did. Y'all are amazing!
Stu Bee
One of my favourites. Love you guys, please make more! xx
Егор Казаков
Incredible song!
Fiorella Sara Lepadatu Virdee Andrisan
Can somebody make an instrumental version of this? The beat is so good
Tay BB
Quien aquí x el trailer de After en Netflix!? 💞
Fiorella Santaria
Yooo c:
Hyldrea Sanchez
Xd yo
Tasha Vostruhina
I love it ♥
WoW YO
song is amazing!
Krislayne Dos Santos Sodre
After trailer Netflix amei .