After three albums and two EPs Thieves Like Us, despite being sonically and ethnically uncategorizable, have finally found the comforts of home on Captured Tracks. 2012 saw the addition of Martine Duverglas, Anna De Marco and Dani Imhoff and the multilingual bunch are gearing up the release of their fourth long player, Bleed Bleed Bleed.
An Easy Tonight
Thieves Like Us Lyrics
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A crystal look, a crystal stare
Free release a soft affair
A free release a soft affair
An easy tonight
And do I want to get to her?
And should I fall inside of her?
Which one of us will pull the shade
Not easy to see
And I think I'm in need of a free release
I'm missing black line from the needle please
A centigrade knife off the mescaline
A V2 missile is my city clean
An easy tonight
Come into our world
We can show you what we're made of
x2
Think I'm in need of a free release
I'm missing black line from the needle please
A centigrade knife off the mescaline
A V2 missile is my city clean
An easy tonight
And do I want to get to her?
And do I want to know the name?
And should I fall inside of her?
Not easy to see
Standing there with dark in here
A crystal look, a crystal stare
A Free release a soft affair
A free release a soft affair
Think I'm in need of a free release
I'm missing black line from the needle please
A centigrade knife off the mescaline
A V2 missile is my city clean
An easy tonight
Come into our world
We can show you what we're made of
x2
The lyrics of "An Easy Tonight" by Thieves Like Us reflect the confusion and ambiguity of a romantic encounter. The singer is standing in the dark, observing a woman with a "crystal look" and "crystal stare". He is tempted by the possibility of getting to know her and experiencing intimacy, but also acknowledges the risk of falling into a dark place. The repetition of the phrase "a free release, a soft affair" suggests a desire for release and escape from a difficult reality, as well as a longing for intimacy and connection. The line "not easy to see" reinforces the overall sense of uncertainty and lack of clarity in the situation.
The song makes use of imagery that is both sensual and dangerous. The references to drugs and violence, such as "black line from the needle" and "V2 missile", suggest a world of risk-taking and danger. The invitation to "come into our world" indicates the singer's desire to bring the listener into this world, with all its uncertainty and possibility.
Overall, "An Easy Tonight" is a haunting and mesmerizing song that captures the complexity of desire and the allure of the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing there with dark in here
The singer is in a dark place surrounded by darkness.
A crystal look, a crystal stare
The singer looks intently at something with a clear, precise gaze.
Free release a soft affair
The singer desires to have a release from something that is gentle and uncomplicated.
A free release a soft affair
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the artist's desire for an uncomplicated release.
An easy tonight
The artist desires for the current night to be easy and free from complications.
And do I want to get to her?
The singer is contemplating whether or not they want to approach someone.
And do I want to know the name?
The singer is contemplating whether or not they want to know the name of the person they are considering approaching.
And should I fall inside of her?
The artist is contemplating whether or not they should become intimate with the person they are considering approaching.
Which one of us will pull the shade
The artist is wondering which of them will put an end to the situation, either by closing the curtains or deciding to end the relationship.
Not easy to see
The situation is not clear or easy to understand.
I'm missing black line from the needle please
The singer is desiring to use heroin.
A centigrade knife off the mescaline
The artist desires to use mescaline, a hallucinogenic drug that can cause intense experiences and distortions in reality.
A V2 missile is my city clean
The singer compares their drug use to an explosive missile that destroys their city and life.
Come into our world
The singer is inviting someone to enter their world of drug use and self-destruction.
We can show you what we're made of
The singer is confident that they can demonstrate their resilience and fortitude in the face of addiction and self-destruction.
Contributed by Jake H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.