Danger
Unloved Lyrics


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Danger — burning high
Danger — burning higher
Danger — burning high
Danger — burning high

Broken record skips
Or is it past tricks
The needle trips
Over scars
Worn vinyl
Wax drips

Ah
Bye bye, Baby
Say — Goodbye

Broken record skips
Or is it past tricks
The needle trips
Over scars
Worn vinyl
Wax drips

It burns every time
I never learn my line
The music's so sweet
I forget
Stax on repeat

Danger — burning high
Danger — burning higher
Danger — burning high
Where there's desire
There is fire

Ah ah ah ah ah ah

Bye bye, Baby
Say — Goodbye

Ah ah ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah ah ah

Heavy laden
Paradisical persuasion
Unmentionable expression
Inimitable quakin'

Danger — burning high
Danger — burning higher
Where there's desire




There is fire
And it's hot.

Overall Meaning

The song "Danger" by Unloved depicts the agony of a troubled relationship that has reached a critical point. The repetition of the word "danger" with the lyrics "burning high" and "burning higher" sets the tone that something is about to happen. The use of the term "broken record" suggests that the problems in the relationship are repetitive and unchanging, similar to the groove on a vinyl record that loops over and over. The line "the music's so sweet, I forget Stax on repeat" implies that the lovers are more focused on passion and physical pleasure than trying to fix their issues.


The chorus "where there's desire, there is fire" is a metaphor for how, in strong relationships, a powerful longing or desire can generate passionate love, but when that desire is negative or uncontrolled, it can result in a destructive force that can burn everything down. The line "heavy-handed, paradisical persuasion" is an alliteration and suggests that even though the relationship is intense and pleasurable, it is too much to bear. The phrase "inimitable quakin'" could be interpreted as an earthquake, making the entire situation uncontrollable and unpredictable, causing a sense of danger.


Overall, "Danger" is a song about the agony and pleasure of a heated and damaging relationship. The song warns of the fire that passion can ignite and how it can lead to terrifying destruction if not managed with care.


Line by Line Meaning

Danger — burning high
The level of danger is getting higher


Danger — burning higher
The danger is increasing even more


Danger — burning high
The level of danger is still high


Danger — burning high
The danger is still intense and at a high level


Broken record skips
The same issue keeps happening over and over again


Or is it past tricks
Could it be old habits causing the problem?


The needle trips
The record player skips and the song is interrupted


Over scars
The painful memories that are still present


Worn vinyl
The old, used and damaged vinyl


Wax drips
The vinyl is overheating and melting


Ah
Expressing pain or surprise


Bye bye, Baby
Saying goodbye to someone or something


Say — Goodbye
Explicitly stating leaving


It burns every time
The pain repeatedly happens


I never learn my line
Making the same mistakes over again


The music's so sweet
The melody is catchy


I forget
Forgetting the pain in the moment


Stax on repeat
Playing the same Motown/Soul record (Stax Records) on repeat


Where there's desire
Where there's longing or intense emotion


There is fire
There are consequences for that strong desire or emotion


Ah ah ah ah ah ah
Vocal expression to convey emotion


Heavy laden
Burdened or carrying a weight


Paradisical persuasion
Being swayed by a perfect, idealized version of something


Unmentionable expression
A feeling or desire that cannot be vocalized


Inimitable quakin'
Unmatched shakiness or trembling


Where there's desire
Where there's longing or intense emotion


There is fire
There are consequences for that strong desire or emotion


And it's hot.
The consequences of desire are intense and uncomfortable




Writer(s): Keefus Ciancia, David Holmes, Jade Vincent

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