This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I've been trying to keep my grip, yeah I think I'm over this
I can hear it now, oh no
Yeah, my tongue, I'll let it slip, why'd I do those things I did?
I can taste it now, oh no
I'll try my best, how much do I invest?
Like cardiac arrest, high voltage in her lips
I'll try my best, how much do I invest?
Like cardiac arrest, high voltage when we kiss
My innards turn, your eyes, they roll, I'll be there to take the fall
I can feel it now, oh no
Same old story since day one, but I've got no place to run
I can see it now, oh no
I'll try my best, how much do I invest?
Like cardiac arrest, high voltage in her lips
I'll try my best, how much do I invest?
Like cardiac arrest, high voltage when we kiss
High voltage in her lips, they catch me when I slip
High voltage in her lips, they catch me when I slip
I'll try my best, how much do I invest?
Like cardiac arrest, high voltage in her lips
I'll try my best, how much do I invest?
Like cardiac arrest, high voltage when we kiss
Like cardiac arrest, high voltage in her lips
Like cardiac arrest, high voltage when we kiss
I'll try my best, how much do I invest?
Like cardiac arrest, high voltage in her lips
I'll try my best, how much do I invest?
I can hear it now, oh no
Yeah, my tongue, I'll let it slip, why'd I do those things I did?
I can taste it now, oh no
I'll try my best, how much do I invest?
Like cardiac arrest, high voltage in her lips
I'll try my best, how much do I invest?
Like cardiac arrest, high voltage when we kiss
My innards turn, your eyes, they roll, I'll be there to take the fall
I can feel it now, oh no
Same old story since day one, but I've got no place to run
I can see it now, oh no
I'll try my best, how much do I invest?
Like cardiac arrest, high voltage in her lips
I'll try my best, how much do I invest?
Like cardiac arrest, high voltage when we kiss
High voltage in her lips, they catch me when I slip
High voltage in her lips, they catch me when I slip
I'll try my best, how much do I invest?
Like cardiac arrest, high voltage in her lips
I'll try my best, how much do I invest?
Like cardiac arrest, high voltage when we kiss
Like cardiac arrest, high voltage in her lips
Like cardiac arrest, high voltage when we kiss
I'll try my best, how much do I invest?
Like cardiac arrest, high voltage in her lips
I'll try my best, how much do I invest?
Lyrics submitted by wonderspark, edited by strykerchick
Cardiac Arrest Lyrics as written by Gavin Austin Bennett Christopher Michael Bowman
Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
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"I've been trying to keep my grip, yeah I think I'm over this I can hear it now, oh no, oh no"
I've been trying to not get swept away by falling head over heels for this girl. Yep, I'm good... nope, I'm not.
"Yeah my tongue will let it slip, why'd I do those things I did? I can taste it now, oh no, oh no"
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"I'll try my best, how much do I invest? Like cardiac arrest, high voltage in her lips I'll try my best, how much do I invest? Like cardiac arrest, high voltage when we kiss"
I will do my damnedest to keep this woman. But how much do I put into this? (Maybe cuz he likes her more than he thinks she likes him? Maybe cuz he's made mistakes in the past- check out the previous verse?) Because it's super intense when we kiss
"My innards turn, your eyes they roll I'll be there to take the fall; I can feel it now, oh no, oh no Same old story since day one, but I've got no place to run I can see it now, oh no, oh no"
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Next line- he'll be there to catch her when she comes back to herself after being kissed silly; or, he's willing to be the first to fall in love here.
Next line- "same old story" either refers to personal history with falling in love, or the idea that "love makes the world go round".
"High voltage in her lips, they catch me when I slip"
Yeah, so, first they still have a strong connection- the high voltage- and second, her kisses catch him when he slips- makes a mistake, falls into a bad mood- then she's pretty darned interested.
@Guilitine- it's so interesting that we have such different interpretations. I wonder if it reflects our personal history and current relationship/ relationship status.