Red Carpet Massacre

Duran Duran's Red Carpet Massacre: A Glamorous Symphony of Life's High Stakes
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Lyrics

Dark sun rose on the ridge cut clear across the sky

Describes the beginning of a significant event, with a dark sun rising and cutting across the sky.

As good a day as any to die

Suggests that the day is as good as any for a dramatic or fatal action.

No reservation madam

Indicates there are no reservations or doubts, possibly addressing a woman.

No reason to know why

Emphasizes a lack of apparent reasons or explanations for the impending action.

Running late stiletto heels

Describes someone running late in high heels, possibly preparing for an event.

Try to loosen up the wheels

Suggests the need to relax or prepare for a challenging situation.


You spend your life in preparation for this day

Encourages spending life preparing for a significant day, anticipating fame.

Breathe in the air; it's loaded with fame

Advises to breathe in fame-filled air, possibly alluding to the environment of celebrity.

Check out those weapons sister before you hit the fray

Warns to check the weapons (skills) before entering a battle or challenge.

String of pearls meet bits of gems

References valuable items like pearls and gems, possibly symbolizing a glamorous lifestyle.

Enter the battle of the lenses

Describes entering a battle of the lenses, suggesting a confrontation with the media or public scrutiny.


Red carpet massacre

Introduces the concept of a "Red Carpet Massacre," possibly symbolizing the challenges and pitfalls of fame.

Don't want to hassle you

Expresses a desire not to trouble or inconvenience someone.

Red carpet massacre

Reiterates the idea of a red carpet massacre, emphasizing the threat posed by the paparazzi.

Deathstalk papparazzi yeah

Highlights the danger and predatory nature of the paparazzi.

Red carpet massacre

Suggests that the red carpet event will have negative consequences for the individual.

It's going to mess with you

Warns that the situation will create problems or challenges.

We're in business

Indicates that a business or serious matter is at hand.

You're on the hit list

Implies being targeted or marked for some negative consequence.


There's not so many now still standing on their feet

Describes few remaining individuals who are still standing, possibly against challenges.

Their knives are out and singing so sweet

Depicts a situation where people are ready to harm others with their words (knives) in a sweet-sounding manner.

Engage with sharper minds that cut you when you meet

Suggests engaging with intelligent and cunning individuals who can harm when encountered.

Anyplace to mess around

Refers to any place where one might engage in risky or troublesome behavior.

When someone wants to take you down

Warns about the potential harm when someone desires to bring you down.


Maybe you think you're above this

Addresses the possibility that one may think they are above negative situations.

But baby we know that you love it

Acknowledges that despite appearances, the person may enjoy or be drawn to such situations.

Baby you know where to shove it

Suggests a dismissive attitude, advising the person to go where they want to.

Apply your lipstick

Encourages applying makeup, possibly as a metaphor for putting on a brave face in public.

For dying in public

Connects the act of applying lipstick with facing public scrutiny or judgment.


Red carpet massacre

Reiterates the concept of a red carpet massacre, emphasizing the unwanted attention and consequences.

Don't want to hassle you

Expresses a desire not to trouble or inconvenience someone, echoing a previous line.

Red carpet massacre

Reiterates the idea of a red carpet massacre, highlighting the danger of the paparazzi.

Deathstalk papparazzi yeah

Emphasizes the predatory and threatening nature of the paparazzi.

Red carpet massacre

Reiterates that the red carpet event will create problems or challenges.

Don't want to mess with you

Advises against getting involved in a situation that will cause trouble or complications.

Now it's time

Indicates that the time for action or consequence has arrived.

Next in line

Suggests being next in line for some form of negative outcome or consequence.

We're so busted

Describes a state of being exposed, possibly in a negative or vulnerable situation.

Done and dusted

Conveys the idea of being finished or completed, possibly indicating a downfall.

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