Razorblade
The Strokes (Cover) Lyrics
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I bet you pick it up and mess around with it
If I put it down
It gets extremely complicated.
Anything to forget everything.
You got to take me out,
At least once a week
Or I'm at your feet.
I know exactly what you're thinking
You won't say it now
But in your heart it's love
Oh, my feelings are more important than yours.
Oh, drop dead, I don't care, I won't worry.
Let it go.
Oh, the razor blade,
Wish it would snap this rope
The world is in your hands
Or it's at your throat
At times it's not that complicated
anything to forget everything.
He would never talk,
But he was not shy
She was a street-smart girl,
But she could not lie
They were perfect for each other
Say it now
'Cause in your heart it's loud
Oh, my feelings are more important than yours
Oh, drop dead, I don't care, I won't worry
Sweetheart,
Your feelings are more important of course
Of course
Everyone you wanted,
Everything that we would take from them
I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know
Tell me, tell me, tell me
Oh, don't, okay.
The Strokes’ song Razorblade is a reflective and contemplative piece on the ups and downs of love, with the metaphor of a razor blade used to depict the complexity and fragility of relationships. The opening line, “Razor blade, that’s what I call love,” sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer acknowledging that love can be painful and difficult to navigate. The lyrics go on to suggest that putting the razor blade down, or letting go of love, would only make things more complicated.
The chorus repeats the idea of the singer’s desire to be close to their lover, “Either I’m in your arms, or I’m at your feet.” However, the bridge in the middle of the song features a call-and-response style with different perspectives on the relationship. The male voice states, “My feelings are more important than yours,” before adding “Oh drop dead, I don't care, I won't worry. Let it go.” The female voice responds with “Sweetheart, your feelings are more important, of course, of course” before asking a rhetorical question about everyone they’ve hurt in the process.
Overall, the song is an introspective take on love, with the use of the razor blade metaphor emphasizing the potential danger and pain associated with falling in love. It acknowledges the push-and-pull between two individuals in a relationship and the complications that arise, but ultimately suggests that the emotions and connection are worth the struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
Razor blade, that's what I call love,
Love is like a razor blade, dangerous and painful.
I bet you pick it up and mess around with it
You play around with love, even though it's risky.
If I put it down
If I give up on love,
It gets extremely complicated.
It becomes too hard to deal with.
Anything to forget everything.
I do anything to forget my troubles and pain.
You got to take me out,
You need to show me attention and love.
At least once a week
At the very least, we should spend time together.
Either I'm in your arms,
Either we are physically close,
Or I'm at your feet.
Or I am looking for your approval.
I know exactly what you're thinking
I understand what you're feeling without you saying anything.
You won't say it now
You won't talk about it at the moment.
But in your heart it's love
But deep down, you love me.
Oh, my feelings are more important than yours.
I prioritize my emotions over yours.
Oh, drop dead, I don't care, I won't worry.
I don't care if you disagree or if it causes problems.
Let it go.
I'm not going to dwell on it.
Oh, the razor blade,
Love is still like a razor blade.
Wish it would snap this rope
I wish love would break the ties that bind me.
The world is in your hands
You have control over everything in your life.
Or it's at your throat
Or everything is going wrong.
At times it's not that complicated
Sometimes life is simple and easy.
anything to forget everything.
I'll do anything to escape my problems.
He would never talk,
He was always quiet and reserved.
But he was not shy
But he wasn't afraid to speak his mind.
She was a street-smart girl,
She was wise and street-smart.
But she could not lie
But she couldn't hide the truth.
They were perfect for each other
They were a perfect match.
Say it now
Admit your love now.
'Cause in your heart it's loud
Because your love is strong.
Sweetheart,
My love,
Your feelings are more important of course
I value your feelings as much as my own.
Of course
Obviously!
Everyone you wanted,
Anyone you desired,
Everything that we would take from them
Everything we could gain from them,
I don't wanna know, I don't wanna know
I don't want to hear about it.
Tell me, tell me, tell me
But tell me anyway.
Oh, don't, okay.
Nevermind, forget it.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JULIAN CASABLANCAS
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