Wooderson
Heart's Flames and Midnight Rides: The Gaslight Anthem's Poetic Tale
Lyrics
And tonight the coastline is quiet
Describing the calmness of the coastline at night.
It's quieter than it's ever been
Highlighting the unusual and extreme quietness of the surroundings.
Honey, this town is a prison
Comparing the town to a restrictive environment or a metaphorical prison.
With its four walls closin' in
Expressing a sense of confinement with the town's boundaries closing in.
And they got one pill to make you smaller
Referring to the availability of drugs, suggesting an escape or coping mechanism.
They got one pill to make you scream
Describing the impact of another type of drug that induces screaming or intense emotions.
Darlin' this heart is on fire
Expressing intense emotions and passion within a romantic relationship.
And this life is but a dream
Acknowledging the transient nature of life and experiences.
All right, all right
You see, this town pulls my heartstrings
Expressing a deep emotional connection to the town.
I fell in love with the Shrewsbury stars
Recalling falling in love with something represented by "Shrewsbury stars."
But there's far too many diamonds
Noting the abundance of valuable or precious things, possibly distractions, in relationships represented by diamonds.
In the backseats of borrowed cars
Referring to intimate moments in borrowed cars, possibly suggesting fleeting or borrowed experiences.
And I could never stop this burnin'
Expressing an enduring passion or desire.
Honey, I can't tell no lies
Acknowledging honesty and an inability to deceive.
I could never stand the weather
Referencing a difficulty enduring challenging situations.
Darlin' this heart is on fire
Reiterating intense emotions within a romantic relationship.
All right, all right
Tonight, tonight, we're gonna ride like silver on the desolation moonlight
Anticipating a thrilling and carefree adventure under the moonlight.
Tonight, tonight, we ain't comin' back until the morning light
Committing to staying out until the morning light.
Tonight, tonight, it's all right, all right
Emphasizing the acceptance and approval of the situation.
Tonight, tonight
Repeating the excitement and anticipation of the night.
All right, all right
Dance in my moonlight, my old friend the twilight
Inviting a friend to join in the enjoyment of the moonlit dance.
Dance in my moonlight, my old friend the twilight
Repeating the invitation to dance under the moonlight with an old friend, possibly representing familiarity.
Dance in my moonlight, my old friend the twilight
Continuing to emphasize the joy of dancing with a familiar companion in the moonlight.
Dance in my moonlight, my old friend
Repeating the invitation to dance, reinforcing the theme of shared enjoyment.
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