Arrows
Urban Shadows: A Tale of Surrender and Blood
Lyrics
I looked up from the top of the bottle
The narrator lifts their gaze from the top of a bottle, possibly indicating a moment of introspection or sobriety.
Looked around, empty eyes, I saw nothing inside
Observing their surroundings, the narrator sees emptiness in the eyes of others, suggesting a lack of fulfillment or purpose.
Old lady on the corner says to follow
An old lady advises the narrator to follow directions to a location two blocks away on the right-hand side.
“Two blocks down, right hand side”, we went for a ride
The narrator and someone else go for a ride based on the old lady's instructions.
Too fucked up I shouldn’t be driving
Feeling impaired, the narrator acknowledges that they shouldn't be driving.
Parked the car and tied my shoes
The narrator parks the car and takes a moment to tie their shoes, suggesting a pause or delay.
“It shouldn’t be far”
Assuming the destination isn't far, expressing confidence.
I wasn’t worried when it started to rain and
Not concerned when it starts raining, indicating a lack of worry or care.
Back to the car, took a breath and went to the bar
Returning to the car, the narrator takes a breath and heads to a bar.
Take a walk, take a walk with me
An invitation to take a walk together, possibly seeking connection or escape.
My girl ain’t never satisfied
The narrator's partner is never satisfied, suggesting dissatisfaction or discontent.
We’ll write our names in blood on the street
A metaphorical commitment to each other, pledging their connection with symbolic blood on the street.
Throw back the bottle, the taste is always sweet
Throwing back a bottle, finding sweetness in its taste despite potential negative consequences.
I looked up and you were standing with an arrow
The narrator sees someone with an arrow in their chest, possibly a metaphor for betrayal or harm.
In your chest, I saw the blood, you wouldn’t get far
Witnessing the consequences of the arrow, recognizing the inevitability of the harm.
I took you back to where the water was more shallow
Taking the wounded person to shallower water, possibly a metaphor for offering comfort or support.
I spent some time, I read your mind
The narrator spends time with the wounded person, claiming to understand their thoughts.
I know what you are
Asserting knowledge of the wounded person's true nature or character.
So messed up I shouldn’t be lying here
Feeling disturbed about being in a lying position, possibly reflecting on deception or dishonesty.
From your lips, heard the words “I’ll be dead from my fears”
Hearing words about fearing death, suggesting a confrontation with mortality or existential concerns.
I wasn’t worried when it started to rain and
Remaining unconcerned about rain, emphasizing a lack of worry.
In late June I looked down and I was shot too
In late June, the narrator realizes they have also been shot, indicating a sudden awareness of their own vulnerability.
Take a walk, take a walk with me
Reiterating the invitation to take a walk, possibly seeking solace or understanding.
My girl ain’t never satisfied
Repeating the dissatisfaction of the narrator's partner, emphasizing a persistent theme of discontent.
We’ll write our names in blood on the street
Reaffirming the commitment to each other with blood on the street.
You know I’ll surrender, you know I’ll surrender it
Expressing a willingness to surrender, possibly indicating submission or acceptance.
Like two killers on the rise
Comparing themselves to killers on the rise, suggesting a sense of danger or rebellion.
We were more than just a little high
Recalling a time when they were more than just a little high, reminiscing about a euphoric state.
We were feeling alright
Feeling alright and out of sight, expressing a positive or carefree attitude.
We were feeling out of sight
Reiterating the positive feelings, emphasizing a sense of elation or detachment from reality.
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