RED
warhola Lyrics
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We need to say so
Than i'll follow
Next pose a game for those
Playing to last long
Soon i'll follow
You keep your treasures
You back you guard me
Here where i want you now
Will i paint you solid red
Will you come along
Will you come along
To say you want this is akin
Cover me instead
Will you come along
Will you come along
To say you want this is akin
No rest, switch fast
Until the love's gone
I'm keeping my clothes on
Come close, a game for those
Playing to last long
I'm keep my clothes on
You keep your treasures
See them i need more some of
You back you guard me
Here are where i want you now
Will i paint you solid red
Will you come along
Will you come along
To say you want this is akin
Cover me instead
Will you come along
Will you come along
To say you want this is akin
The lyrics of Warhola's song "Red" depict a complex relationship between the singer and the person they are singing to. The first verse starts with the lines "Hold tight, pull out, we need to say so, than I'll follow," which can be interpreted as a push-and-pull dynamic. It seems that the singer and the person they are addressing are trying to establish some sort of communication or clarity that is yet to develop, and once that happens, the singer will follow the other person's lead.
The second verse goes on to say "You keep your treasures, see them, I need more some of, you back your guard, here where I want you now." This could mean that the person the singer is addressing has their own priorities, priorities that the singer may not understand. They may appear guarded and the singer may have an agenda in mind. However, they still want this person to stick around and be present in their life.
The chorus "Will I paint you solid red, will you come along, will you come along, to say you want this is akin, cover me instead" adds a layer of intrigue to the song. The color red can symbolize many things, such as passion, danger or anger, and by painting the other person solid red, the singer may wish they were more expressive or emotive. The final lines of the chorus suggest a certain vulnerability, as the singer is asking the person to "cover me instead," which could mean the singer may feel exposed or unprotected.
Overall, Warhola's "Red" is a song that explores themes of communication, vulnerability, and hidden agendas in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold tight, pull out
Stay strong and pull through, even in difficult situations
We need to say so
It's important to speak the truth and be honest
Than i'll follow
Once you lead the way, I'll follow behind
Next pose a game for those
Let's create a new challenge for those who want to compete
Playing to last long
And let's see who can tough it out the longest
Soon i'll follow
I'll be there soon after you with the same challenge
You keep your treasures
You hold onto what you value
See them i need more some of
I see what you have and I want more of it
You back you guard me
You protect me and have my back
Here where i want you now
I'm happy with where we are now
Will i paint you solid red
Will I completely immerse you in my passion?
Will you come along
Will you join me in this experience?
To say you want this is akin
Admitting you want this is similar to saying you love me
Cover me instead
Protect me and be my partner
No rest, switch fast
We can't slow down, we need to keep moving
Until the love's gone
We can't stop until our love fades away
I'm keeping my clothes on
I'm not showing all my cards yet
Come close, a game for those
Let's get closer and create a new competition
Playing to last long
And let's see who can keep up the endurance
Contributed by Harper N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.