A Place to Hide
White Lies Lyrics


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Did I sit alone and ask about my future?
When you replied I just turned away
I've been searching through my books to try and find some truth
Perhaps disguised as a mysterious way

And if I made a promise Could I stay by your side?
Would you guarantee my safety
And say that I'd be all right?

But if Judgment Day started tonight at least I'd know I was right
And I'd be laughing at the end of the world
Take my hand tonight I'll think we'll be alright, girl

And I can see it on the TV, there's an air attack
People of the mountains screaming I'll be back
And I'm banging on your door so come on and let me in
Need a place to hide, I need a place to hide before the storm begins

If I told you all the times when I'd done wrong
Could you bathe my soul and wash it all away?
I can't forgive the things that I can still remember
So I think my friendly sins are here to stay

And I could make a promise with a tear in my eye
And all the hope in my heart
But all the doubt in my mind

And if Judgment Day started tonight at least I'd know I was right
And I'd be laughing at the end of the world
Take my hand tonight I think we'll be alright, girl

And I can see it on the TV, there's an air attack
People on the mountains screaming I'll be back
And I'm banging on your door so come on and let me in
Need a place to hide, I need a place to hide before the storm begins

Before the storm begins, before the storm begins




Before the storm begins
I need a place to hide before the storm begins

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "A Place to Hide" by White Lies speak about the need for security and assurance during times of crisis. The song opens with the singer questioning his own future and seeking guidance, only to turn away from the answer. He then turns to books to find truth, but acknowledges that truth may be mysterious and disguised.


The chorus speaks of a hypothetical Judgment Day, where the singer would know that he was right and be "laughing at the end of the world". He asks for a promise of safety from someone, but acknowledges the doubt in his own mind. The second verse speaks of his inability to forgive himself for past wrongs and his acceptance of his own "friendly sins".


The bridge of the song paints a harrowing picture of an air attack and people screaming, while the singer bangs on someone's door for a place to hide before the storm begins. The repeated chorus emphasizes the singer's desire for security and reassurance.


Overall, "A Place to Hide" speaks to the universal desire for safety and assurance in a world that can be tumultuous and unpredictable.


Line by Line Meaning

Did I sit alone and ask about my future?
Did I reflect on my future in solitude?


When you replied I just turned away
When you responded, I avoided further discussion


I've been searching through my books to try and find some truth
I have been scouring my books for a semblance of truth


Perhaps disguised as a mysterious way
Maybe hidden in an enigmatic manner


And if I made a promise Could I stay by your side?
If I made a commitment, would you stand by me?


Would you guarantee my safety
Could you reassure my security?


And say that I'd be all right?
And affirm that everything would be fine?


But if Judgment Day started tonight at least I'd know I was right
If the world ended today, I'd die knowing I did what was correct


And I'd be laughing at the end of the world
And I'd be chuckling at the world's demise


Take my hand tonight I'll think we'll be alright, girl
Hold my hand tonight; I believe we'll be okay


And I can see it on the TV, there's an air attack
I can see it on the TV; there's an airstrike


People of the mountains screaming I'll be back
The people from the hills are yelling, 'I'll return'


And I'm banging on your door so come on and let me in
I'm knocking on your door, so open up and let me in


Need a place to hide, I need a place to hide before the storm begins
I want a hiding spot before the tempest commences


If I told you all the times when I'd done wrong
If I confessed every failed moment to you


Could you bathe my soul and wash it all away?
Could you absolve my soul and cleanse me of my sins?


I can't forgive the things that I can still remember
I can't forget the things that still linger in my mind


So I think my friendly sins are here to stay
Therefore, I believe my trivial sins will remain


And I could make a promise with a tear in my eye
I could make a commitment with tears seeping from my eyes


And all the hope in my heart
And fueled by my hopeful heart


But all the doubt in my mind
But plagued by my overwhelming doubt


Before the storm begins, before the storm begins
Ahead of the oncoming tempest


Before the storm begins
Before the violent winds start blowing


I need a place to hide before the storm begins
I require a safe haven prior to the cataclysm




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Charles Cave, Harry McVeigh, Jack Brown

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Vicentinho Navarro

Could I sit alone and ask about my future?
When you replied I'd just turn away
I've been searching through my books to try and find some truth
Perhaps disguise is a mysterious way?
And if I made a promise
Could I stay by your side?
Would you guarantee my safety?
And say that I'd be alright?
But if judgement day started tonight
At least I'd know I was right
And I'd be laughing at the end of the world
But take my hand tonight I think we'll be alright girl

And I can see it on the TV
There's an air attack
People on the mountains
Screaming I'll be back
And I'm banging on your door
So come on and let me in
I need a place to hide
I need a place to hide before the storm begins

If I told you all the times when I'd done wrong
Could you bathe my soul and wash it all away?
I can't forgive the things that I can still remember
So I think my friend these sins are here to stay
And I could make a promise
With a tear in my eye
And all the hope in my heart
But all the doubt in my mind
But if judgement day started tonight
At least I'd know I was right
And I'd be laughing at the end of the world
But take my hand tonight I think we'll be alright girl

And I can see it on the TV
There's an air attack
People on the mountains
Screaming I'll be back
And I'm banging on your door
So come on and let me in
I need a place to hide
I need a place to hide before the storm begins



All comments from YouTube:

Aimée Chear

can't believe these haven't got more recognition! 

Jeromy Perez

Honestly thank god they haven't. I like having something good that other people can't ruin for me.

apotheodaimon

They were a top 10 band so I'd say they got a lot of recognition. Fortunately it seems most of that popularity was empty, and were left with an amazing set of albums nobody has ever heard of yet everybody bought.

Percy81

They have! Its White Lies you must be hearing

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Steven McHugh

Heard this song in HMV, got home and put it on, and fell in love with White Lies Amazing band and i hope they are out for a long time!!!

Stu_ Pidkant

Stunning track....... especially the bassline

Vicentinho Navarro

Could I sit alone and ask about my future?
When you replied I'd just turn away
I've been searching through my books to try and find some truth
Perhaps disguise is a mysterious way?
And if I made a promise
Could I stay by your side?
Would you guarantee my safety?
And say that I'd be alright?
But if judgement day started tonight
At least I'd know I was right
And I'd be laughing at the end of the world
But take my hand tonight I think we'll be alright girl

And I can see it on the TV
There's an air attack
People on the mountains
Screaming I'll be back
And I'm banging on your door
So come on and let me in
I need a place to hide
I need a place to hide before the storm begins

If I told you all the times when I'd done wrong
Could you bathe my soul and wash it all away?
I can't forgive the things that I can still remember
So I think my friend these sins are here to stay
And I could make a promise
With a tear in my eye
And all the hope in my heart
But all the doubt in my mind
But if judgement day started tonight
At least I'd know I was right
And I'd be laughing at the end of the world
But take my hand tonight I think we'll be alright girl

And I can see it on the TV
There's an air attack
People on the mountains
Screaming I'll be back
And I'm banging on your door
So come on and let me in
I need a place to hide
I need a place to hide before the storm begins

Mia Wheatley

Vicentinho Navarro thank you

LeiNiko

Had never heard about them before last night's performance.They were absolutely brilliant! Will definitely go and see them at Benrs Nov 4th =)

Daina J. Becher

I found out about this band from watching the Vampire Diaries and now I just can't get to lose my life out of my head--it's such an amazing song. This is most definitely one of the best bands of today along with coldplay.

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