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Wild Belle are an American indie rock band, composed of siblings Elliot and Natalie Bergman, who grew up in and around Chicago. They appeared on Conan on November 26, 2012. Their debut album, Isles, was released by Columbia Records on March 12, 2013. They have released three songs from the album: "Keep You" in February, "Backslider", and "It's Too Late".
Elliot and Natalie Bergman are two of four children born to musician parents, who brought them up in a house full of music. Elliot, the older sibling, is a multi-instrumentalist studied at the University of Michigan where he started an Afrobeat band called Nomo. His younger sister, Natalie, started performing with Nomo, playing tambourine and singing backing vocals when she was sixteen. Elliott and Natalie decided to branch off with their own project and chose the name, Wild Belle. Wild Belles's debut album, entitled Isles, was released on March 12th of 2013 on iTunes and Amazon digital download, as well as released in stores in online in physical format. Natalie and Elliot Bergman named their album Isles, due to every track resembling its own island, drawing in influences from reggae, soul, and jazz music. Wild Belle has gained recognition through touring with Toro y Moi in the past. Wild Belle will continue with their touring kick by appearing at music festivals across the United States, including Lollapalooza, Coachella, Forecastle Festival, and others.
Throw Down Your Guns
Wild Belle Lyrics
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In the name of love, I put my hands up
Is this some fucked-up situation?
I'm feeling like a mental patient
Tell me why my heart can't stop misbehaving
Gambling won't ever save me
I'm looking for all that it takes to get wasted
Give me a hit of amnesia
So that I can forget that I need ya
Give me morphine to make it much easier
Throw down your guns, throw down your guns
In the name of love, I put my hands up
Throw down your guns, throw down your guns
In the name of love, I put my hands up
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Throw down your guns, throw down your guns
In the name of love, I put my hands up
I'll give 'em another dimension
I miss you so much, I'd rather be dead
Baby, take me on a ride up to heaven
I had you deep in my lungs
You took the breath out of me all at once
And I'm sorry for all that I've done
Give me amnesia
So I can forget I need ya
Take my morphine
I don't wanna hurt no more, babe
I don't wanna hurt no more, babe
Throw down your guns, throw down your guns
In the name of love, I put my hands up
Throw down your guns, throw down your guns
In the name of love, I put my hands up
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Throw down your guns, throw down your guns
In the name of love, I put my hands up
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Throw down your guns, throw down your guns
In the name of love, I put my hands up
Throw down your guns, throw down your guns
In the name of love, I put my hands up
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Throw down your guns, throw down your guns
In the name of love, I put my hands up
"Throw Down Your Guns" by Wild Belle is a song about a dysfunctional relationship marked by drug addiction and codependency. In the first verse, the singer is struggling with her own behavior and addiction, admitting that she's messed up and in need of help. She wishes she could forget about her lover, someone who's not good for her but whom she can't quit because they're feeding each other's addiction. The chorus is a plea for both of them to stop shooting up and surrender to love instead, but the second verse suggests that their toxic relationship has gone too far and that they're better off dead. The repeated phrase "nobody move, nobody get hurt" adds an element of danger and tension to the song, underscoring the fact that love can be just as violent and destructive as war.
The lyrics of "Throw Down Your Guns" can be interpreted in a few different ways, but the most obvious one is that they're about drug addiction and its destructive impact on relationships. The use of gun imagery may be a nod to the violence and danger that often accompanies drug use and gang activity. Similarly, the singer's desire for amnesia and morphine suggests that she's in pain and using drugs as a way to numb it. The repetition of the phrase "nobody move, nobody get hurt" could also be seen as an ironic commentary on the way drug addiction puts not just the users themselves but also their loved ones in danger. The song has a somewhat dreamy, ethereal quality to it, with moody instrumentation and the singer's breathy vocals contributing to a sense of disorientation and vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
Throw down your guns, throw down your guns
Stop fighting and let go of your weapons
In the name of love, I put my hands up
I am surrendering peacefully in the name of love
Is this some fucked-up situation?
I am questioning the situation and if it is bad
I'm feeling like a mental patient
I feel like I am going crazy
Tell me why my heart can't stop misbehaving
I am struggling to control my emotions
Gambling won't ever save me
Taking risks and making choices won't fix my problems
I run around with the wrong men for days
I am surrounding myself with the wrong people
I'm looking for all that it takes to get wasted
I am searching for something to help me escape
Give me a hit of amnesia
I want to forget my problems temporarily
So that I can forget that I need ya
I want to forget that I still love and need someone
Give me morphine to make it much easier
I want to numb my emotional and physical pain with drugs
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
I am urging everyone to stay calm and avoid violence
I'll give 'em another dimension
I will bring a new perspective to the situation
I miss you so much, I'd rather be dead
I am in so much emotional pain that I wish I was dead
Baby, take me on a ride up to heaven
I want to feel good and escape from my problems
I had you deep in my lungs
I loved someone so deeply that it was ingrained in me
You took the breath out of me all at once
Someone's actions or words have a profound impact on me
And I'm sorry for all that I've done
I regret my past actions and want to make amends
Take my morphine
I want someone to take away my pain with drugs
I don't wanna hurt no more, babe
I am tired of being in pain and want it to stop
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
I am urging everyone to stay calm and avoid violence
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELLIOT BERGMAN, NATALIE BERGMAN, TIMOTHY PAGNOTTA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Irina U
Throw down your guns, throw down your guns
In the name of love, I put my hands up
Is this some fucked-up situation?
I'm feeling like a mental patient
Tell me why my heart can't stop misbehaving
Gambling won't ever save me
I run around with the wrong men for days
I'm looking for all that it takes to get wasted
Give me a hit of amnesia
So that I can forget that I need ya
Give me morphine to make it much easier
Throw down your guns, throw down your guns
In the name of love, I put my hands up
Throw down your guns, throw down your guns
In the name of love, I put my hands up
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Throw down your guns, throw down your guns
In the name of love, I put my hands up
I'll give 'em another dimension
I miss you so much, I'd rather be dead
Baby, take me on a ride up to heaven
I had you deep in my lungs
You took the breath out of me all at once
And I'm sorry for all that I've done
Give me amnesia
So I can forget I need ya
Take my morphine
I don't wanna hurt no more, babe
I don't wanna hurt no more, babe
Throw down your guns, throw down your guns
In the name of love, I put my hands up
Throw down your guns, throw down your guns
In the name of love, I put my hands up
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Throw down your guns, throw down your guns
In the name of love, I put my hands up
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Throw down your guns, throw down your guns
In the name of love, I put my hands up
Throw down your guns, throw down your guns
In the name of love, I put my hands up
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Nobody move, nobody get hurt
Throw down your guns, throw down your guns
In the name of love, I put my hands up
Lucy Rudolph
I literally just saw you live tonight at Indianapolis!! Tonight was the first time ive heard your music! Listening back to this song and I cant explain how you made me feel at the concert this song is SO good live. I have chills listening back to it. Your my new inspiration💖💖
sid cromwell
I was there too! She was absolutely amazing
A De A
I love the beat, damn so good, looooovee it, so glad I found this in spotify trying new things
Ricardo Batistela
Ela é fodonica demais senhoor S2
calexander03
You guys were awesome at the Bowery.... Cant wait to see the tour for this album! Great song
Roseane Lisbôa
Amo!
Dani .L
You guys have changed a lot since the first album. It's good, but I kind miss the old style :(
isorropia
I love this song!
Lenka Medvecová
+Zuzanna xxx You have said it perfectly girl! I think if they were to stay true to their "old style" they would only sing Keep you as another song in different chords and rhytm which would truly get old by the time hehe. That is what this idea of "old style" seems to me. Some of their songs have more of rock vibe to it, another ones are more pop, but eventually they end up delivering the same sensational feeling we are used to get from Wild Belle :-)
Zuzanna G
+Lenka Medvecová I agree with you! I've recently seen some other opinions that they have changed and every time I'm like 'Well I can't see it...'. They just made new music, but they still are as cool as they were! c: