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Red Ford Radio
U.S. Girls Lyrics
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Windy City don't look so good from here
You leave me with the FM radio
FM radio, the only one I've ever known
I can't breathe in this red Ford anymore
Can't breathe in this red Ford anymore
I can't breathe in this red Ford anymore
I'd stab a lamb in the back for you, Dad
Do anything you want me to, yeah
I'll go down in a blaze of glory
Just like the woman in the story that you told me
I don't want to care about nothing
Don't want to care about nothing
Stockyard radio is coming out the window
I'd do anything to get out, get out
I can't breathe in this red Ford anymore
Can't breathe in this red Ford anymore
I can't breathe in this red Ford anymore
I'd do anything to get out, get out
I can't breathe in this red Ford anymore
Can't breathe in this red Ford anymore
I can't breathe in this red Ford anymore
I'd do anything to get out, get out
I can't breathe in this red Ford anymore
Can't breathe in this red Ford anymore
I can't breathe in this red Ford anymore
I'd do anything to get out, get out
I'd do anything to get out, get out
I'd do anything to get out, get out
The opening lines of "Red Ford Radio" paint a bleak and desolate picture of the cityscape, with the barren stockyards and the unforgiving Windy City staring back at the singer. The lyrics convey a sense of defeat, a feeling of being trapped in a place where there is no hope for change or escape. The only refuge she has is the FM radio, a source of comfort and familiarity for her amidst the harshness of her surroundings.
As the song progresses, the singer's desperation becomes more apparent. She can no longer bear to exist in her current state, suffocating in the confines of the red Ford. The repetition of the phrase "Can't breathe in this red Ford anymore" emphasizes her growing sense of urgency and hopelessness. She is willing to go to extreme measures to break free from her situation, even if it means doing something as gruesome as stabbing a lamb. This act symbolizes her willingness to sacrifice her innocence and morality in order to appease the demands of her father or anyone else who holds power over her.
The final lines of the song reiterate the singer's desire to escape, to do anything to get out of the red Ford and leave the oppressive reality behind. The repetition of "I'd do anything to get out, get out" portrays her desperation and the lengths she is willing to go to achieve her freedom.
Overall, "Red Ford Radio" is a raw and emotional expression of entrapment and the lengths one will go to break free from it.
Line by Line Meaning
Stockyards appear before me
I am looking at the Stockyards as they come into view
Windy City don't look so good from here
The city of Chicago doesn't look good from my current vantage point
You leave me with the FM radio
You have left me alone with only the FM radio for company
FM radio, the only one I've ever known
The FM radio is the only one I have ever had or known
I can't breathe in this red Ford anymore
I am feeling suffocated and trapped inside this red Ford
Can't breathe in this red Ford anymore
I cannot tolerate being inside this red Ford any longer
Tell you what I'd do to get out, get out
I would do anything to escape from this situation and leave this red Ford
I'd stab a lamb in the back for you, Dad
I am willing to do anything for my father, even if it is an unspeakable act like murdering a lamb
Do anything you want me to, yeah
I am willing to do anything my father desires
I'll go down in a blaze of glory
I am willing to meet a tragic but heroic end
Just like the woman in the story that you told me
Just like the woman in the story my father had relayed to me
I don't want to care about nothing
I don't want to care about anything or anyone
Stockyard radio is coming out the window
I am broadcasting the Stockyard radio out the window
I'd do anything to get out, get out
I am willing to do anything to escape from this situation and leave
I'd do anything to get out, get out
I am willing to do anything to escape from this situation and leave
I'd do anything to get out, get out
I am willing to do anything to escape from this situation and leave
I can't breathe in this red Ford anymore
I am feeling suffocated and trapped inside this red Ford
Can't breathe in this red Ford anymore
I cannot tolerate being inside this red Ford any longer
I can't breathe in this red Ford anymore
I am feeling suffocated and trapped inside this red Ford
I'd do anything to get out, get out
I am willing to do anything to escape from this situation and leave
I can't breathe in this red Ford anymore
I am feeling suffocated and trapped inside this red Ford
Can't breathe in this red Ford anymore
I cannot tolerate being inside this red Ford any longer
I can't breathe in this red Ford anymore
I am feeling suffocated and trapped inside this red Ford
I'd do anything to get out, get out
I am willing to do anything to escape from this situation and leave
I'd do anything to get out, get out
I am willing to do anything to escape from this situation and leave
I'd do anything to get out, get out
I am willing to do anything to escape from this situation and leave
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Meg Remy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jane
Go grey is one of her best albums (this song is especially great)and im patiently waiting for its critical reevalution
lichen
nice boris pfp
Wax Kevorkian
absolutely amazing, love her music. some is kinda hit and miss, but when she hits, its 100
Ed Ragtnava Free Artist and Photographer
I've been familiar with Jacqueline Castel for some time. I recommend anyone reading this to check out her work...this collaboration with Preston Spurlock is conceptually such a dream. :)
Saint Babylon
Would love to see a show with Liars & US Girls.
Genevieve Kuzak
I love U.S girls
недокрыл сумчатый
такой правильный, техничный, филилиберальный
duke1138
Yes! US Girls
Shareholder
fucking cool !
Pedro Santos
Very interesting achievement with low-tech technique.