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Hair Receding
Xenia Rubinos Lyrics
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It's been so long since I've seen you
I imagine the lines forming on your face
Your hair receding
Oh what if I sent out telegrams to reach you
You're so far, but really your closer
Than you've ever been
Let's go out
Let's go out
Maybe, let's go out
Maybe, maybe the cinema.
Once you do it it's the right thing.
Won't you do it? It's the right thing yeah.
The big time, bigger money yeah.
It's the big guns, shooting us down.
Once you do it it's the right thing.
Won't you do it? It's the right thing yeah.
The big time, bigger money yeah.
It's the big guns, shooting us down.
Once you do it it's the right thing.
Won't you do it? It's the right thing yeah.
The big time, bigger money yeah.
It's the big guns, shooting us down.
Once you do it it's the right thing.
Won't you do it? It's the right thing yeah.
The big time, bigger money yeah.
It's the big guns, shooting us down.
In Xenia Rubinos's song "Hair Receding," the lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for someone who is far away. The repetition of "let's go out" emphasizes the desire to spend time with this person and reconnect, even if it means going to the cinema. The mention of the lines forming on their face and hair receding shows the passage of time and the realization that they have not seen each other for a while. However, the idea of sending telegrams to reach this person suggests that there is still hope and a desire to bridge the distance between them.
The second half of the song takes a darker turn with the repetition of "once you do it it's the right thing, won't you do it? It's the right thing yeah." This could be interpreted as societal pressure to make choices that lead to success and financial gain even if they go against personal values. The mention of "big time, bigger money" and "big guns, shooting us down" seems to suggest that these choices come with a cost, perhaps the loss of personal freedom and creative expression.
Overall, the song "Hair Receding" combines themes of nostalgia, longing, and societal pressure to create a complex and thought-provoking piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh I can't believe
Expressing disbelief about the amount of time that has passed since the singer has seen the person addressed.
It's been so long since I've seen you
Noticing that it has been a long time since encountering the person addressed.
I imagine the lines forming on your face
Thinking about the physical changes that may have taken place on the person addressed's face over the period of time since the singer last saw them.
Your hair receding
Noting the change in the hairline of the person addressed, which may be a sign of aging that the artist is not used to seeing.
Oh what if I sent out telegrams to reach you
Fantasizing about reaching out to the person addressed in a more traditional manner than modern technology offers, highlighting a desire to get in touch with them in any way possible.
You're so far, but really your closer
Acknowledging the physical distance between the singer and the person addressed while simultaneously recognizing the emotional proximity and bond between them.
Than you've ever been
Emphasizing the unique and special connection between the singer and the person addressed over time, which has brought them closer together despite the distance.
Let's go out
Suggesting that the artist and person addressed spend time together outside of their current setting, allowing them to reconnect and catch up after the period of lost touch.
Maybe, let's go out
Offering the idea of going out as something to consider for both the artist and the person addressed.
Maybe, maybe the cinema.
Further suggesting the idea of spending time together at the cinema as a way to reconnect and share a common experience.
Once you do it it's the right thing.
Indicating that the singer believes the person addressed may be hesitant to do something, but once they make the effort, it will be worth it.
Won't you do it? It's the right thing yeah.
Urging the person addressed to take action because it will have a positive outcome.
The big time, bigger money yeah.
Suggesting that success is measured in wealth and fame, which may be appealing to some individuals but not necessarily positive for everyone.
It's the big guns, shooting us down.
Metaphorically describing the negative impact of striving for success measured in wealth and fame, highlighting that it can lead to harm and failure for those who pursue it.
Contributed by Maya R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@thelemonpolice
Oh I can't believe
It's been so long since I've seen you
I imagine the lines forming on your face
Your hair receding
Oh what if I sent out telegrams to reach you
You're so far, but really you're closer
Than you've ever been
Let's go out
Let's go out
Let's go out
Maybe, let's go out
Maybe, maybe the cinema
Won't you do it? it's the right thing
Won't you do it? It's the right thing, yeah
The big time, bigger money, yeah
It's the big guns, shooting us down
Won't you do it? it's the right thing
Won't you do it? It's the right thing, yeah
The big time, bigger money, yeah
It's the big guns, shooting us
Won't you do it? it's the right thing
Won't you do it? It's the right thing, yeah
The big time, bigger money, yeah
It's the big guns, shooting us down
Won't you do it? it's the right thing
Won't you do it? It's the right thing, yeah!
The big time, bigger money, yeah
It's the big guns, shooting us down
@checkmateatheistsss
That drum fill at 2:35 is to die for. Understated class
@Squidforhire2
I just happened to hear this song on Spotify and man it really hit me hard. I love your music, and wish you the best.
@BodanReykjavik
+Squid For Hire same here. my Discover Weekly playlists are so fucking rad.
@TheCrazyN00b1
same
thanks discover weekly
@MichelleLawson
This has to be one of my favorite songs on her album.
@Jadetronyx
I love this song and I've never seen this kind of a music video before. Seeing originality like this makes me smile. Can't wait for your interview with Anthony Fantano!
@andreagonzalez5307
I've watched this video so many times that I'm conditioned! Every time I use a microwave and the timer goes off..this track plays in my head automatically
@leanin2it
I hear Battles in those keyboards and prog structure
@mattdupont1548
I heard this on the radio on my way home from work. Fell in love! It's awesome because I managed to shazam it before it was over. What a great time to be alive. technology ftw. <333
@AProphetsExile
Her music reminds me of the Mars Volta