Lyrics
Well, the night ain't cold when you're burning
Expressing that the night doesn't feel cold when one is passionate or consumed by something.
And the devil's out leading the way
Metaphorically referring to negative influences, possibly vices, leading the way.
He knows a little detour, or at least I heard him say
Suggesting the devil has alternative routes, possibly deceitful paths, and quoting his words.
But I'm on him like a cold sweat,
The narrator is closely monitoring or pursuing the devil, depicted as a cold sweat.
That's been collecting at his brow
Describing the intensity of the pursuit, emphasizing the devil's anxiety or guilt.
And he's regretting the price he paid
The devil regrets the consequences of his actions, indicating a price paid for a troubled soul.
For a soul that's seen better days
Highlighting the deterioration of the soul, implying better days are behind.
I'm out back taking my time
The narrator is taking their time, possibly reflecting on life or decisions.
And i'm wasted-
Indicating a state of intoxication or being under the influence.
On a few too many disappearing white lines
Reference to drug use or a reckless lifestyle with disappearing white lines.
It's the big lies-
Emphasizing that significant lies have consequences, especially in altering one's fate.
that end up changing the tide
Suggesting that lies, when exposed, can lead to the downfall of relationships or situations.
And sink ships with all our quips
Using nautical imagery, lies can sink relationships or endeavors.
We say to ease our anxious minds
People say things to calm their uneasy minds, even if those statements are false.
Well, I left my baggage at the airport
Symbolically leaving behind emotional baggage or past conflicts at the airport.
To hide the many wars I've waged
Describing a history of personal conflicts or struggles.
And there's barely a thing left inside me
Empty inside, with only shame remaining from past experiences.
Except what's fairly set in shame
Reflecting on the narrator's internal state, feeling defined by shame.
Is that a fire in your eyes, babe?
Possibly questioning if someone has genuine emotions or if it's just a facade.
Or just the glaring of a vacancy sign?
Wondering if the emotional intensity is real or just a superficial display.
Well, I've seen it lit up every night
Observing a recurring invitation or temptation, possibly to indulge in negative behaviors.
Inviting me to come inside
The constant temptation to engage in destructive actions.
I'm out back taking my time
Repeating the act of taking time, suggesting a reflective or contemplative state.
And i'm wasted-
Reiteration of being under the influence, possibly of substances.
On a few too many disappearing white lines
Recalling the negative impact of indulging in destructive behaviors.
It's the big lies-
Emphasizing that significant lies alter the course of events.
that end up changing the tide
Reiterating that lies can lead to the downfall of relationships or situations.
And sink ships with all our quips
Repeating the idea that lies can sink relationships or endeavors.
We say to ease our anxious minds
Restating that people say things to calm their uneasy minds, even if those statements are false.
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