Sledge
The Zealots Lyrics
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I'll be your best friend now,
How long?
Pretend I didn't break us down,
You said you're going out tonight,
You're afraid you're gonna get caught,
We know it goes down,In the moonlight,
Hot cars cold parking lots,
You said that no one's gonna find out,
It feels so,
Good,
So,
Good,
But God it feels so good,
Don't act like a saint,
You ain't been up to no good,
Knock Knockin' on the door,
Just like I knew you would,
Face to face with the Devil,
I might as well be lookin' good,
We might as well be lookin' good,
We're going out tonight,
You're afraid you're gonna get caught,
We know it goes down,
In the moonlight,
Hot cars cold parking lots,
You said that no one's gonna find out,
It feels so,
Good,
So,
Good,
But God it feels so good,
Good,
My world on fire,
My nightly sin,
My one desire,
Let me in,
You let me in,
Let me in, (my world on fire)
You let me in, (my world on fire)
My nightly sin,
Hey we're okay,
We're just falling words on a broken page,
Hey there's no shame,
Purchase all it's worth,
Just to buy your name.
The Zealots's song "Sledge" is a provocative and bold anthem about the thrill of reckless behavior and the addiction of forbidden fruit. The opening verse sets the scene with a familiar tone of an apology, as the singer utters, "Hello again, I'll be your best friend now, how long? Pretend I didn't break us down," indicating that they clearly have a history with the recipient of these words. The lyrics then shift to a rendezvous between two lovers, who plan to meet in secret, as the singer promises to keep it under wraps: "You said you're going out tonight, you're afraid you're gonna get caught, we know it goes down in the moonlight, hot cars cold parking lots. You said that no one's gonna find out."
The chorus is an alluring, infectious refrain that sings the praises of the rush of adrenaline and the overwhelming sensation of what is forbidden: "It feels so good, so good, But God it feels so good." As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the relationship alluded to in the beginning of the lyrics is a toxic one, with the aforementioned rendezvous leading to destroyed trust and shattered lives. The chorus is repeated, but it takes on a much darker tone, as the singer is no longer reveling in the rush of this dangerous behavior, perhaps recognizing the gravity of the situation, with the lyrics "My world on fire, my nightly sin, my one desire, let me in, you let me in, let me in," feeling more desperate and frantic than they once were.
Overall, "Sledge" is an ode to living life on the edge, and it paints a vivid portrait of the alluring pull of the forbidden, even as the consequences mount. Through expressive lyrics, catchy hooks, and a compelling vocal performance, The Zealots have created a song that is at once thrilling and poignant.
Line by Line Meaning
Hello again,
I am returning to you once more,
I'll be your best friend now,
I will act as your confidante and support,
How long?
For how much time will this last?
Pretend I didn't break us down,
Pretend that I did not cause the separation between us,
You said you're going out tonight,
You mentioned that you will leave the house this evening,
You're afraid you're gonna get caught,
You are worried about being discovered,
We know it goes down,
We are aware of what typically transpires,
In the moonlight,
During the nighttime hours, under the light of the moon,
Hot cars, cold parking lots,
In areas with cars around, where the environment is chilly,
You said that no one's gonna find out,
You insisted that the incident will be kept secret,
It feels so good,
The experience is pleasing,
So good,
Very satisfying,
But God it feels so good,
Even if it is wrong, it is highly enjoyable,
Don't act like a saint,
You should not pretend to be righteous,
You ain't been up to no good,
You have not been doing anything positive,
Knock Knockin' on the door,
People continuously knocking at the door,
Just like I knew you would,
As I suspected, you arrived as anticipated,
Face to face with the Devil,
Interacting directly with the Devil,
I might as well be lookin' good,
I should at least present myself well,
We might as well be lookin' good,
It would be advantageous if we appeared well.
We're going out tonight,
We will depart this evening,
It feels so good,
It is very pleasurable,
But God it feels so good,
Despite it being morally wrong, the experience is enjoyable,
Good,
Indicating positivity towards the situation,
My world on fire,
My life is in chaos,
My nightly sin,
My sin committed during the night,
My one desire,
My sole wish,
Let me in,
Allow me entry,
You let me in, (my world on fire)
Despite my situation, you permitted my arrival,
You let me in, (my world on fire)
Despite my situation, you allowed me in,
My nightly sin,
The wrongful act I committed last night,
Hey we're okay,
Everything is alright between us,
We're just falling words on a broken page,
We are simply constructed sentences on a damaged paper,
Hey there's no shame,
There is no cause for embarrassment,
Purchase all it's worth,
Spending for all that it is valuable,
Just to buy your name.
In order to acquire or maintain your reputation.
Contributed by Allison K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@claymaker66
Damn!
@rreeetokuda
Fucking hell. The intro riff is FANTASTIC! Great song guys!
@angelaperezmelendrez916
I’m literally been looking down this song since last year finally found it!!!
@christopherkosek6796
Best track on the new album 🤘🏼🤘🏼
@misfitxo
black sabbath vibes in the instrumental, such a dope song
@johngr1747
I recently became a fan of Micah Martin after listening only to his EDM tracks
i wanted to listen to some tracks from The Zealots
@katjones7197
I love the guitar at 0:10-0:46
@imanolperez104
Man i love your music, it’s amazing, i listen to you from monterrey 🤟🏻
@denise6363
HellYeahhhhh!!! 🎸🤘🎸
@jammiewhammie
a tab please kind sir