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Caution Lyrics
[Intro]
And there is nothing
I wouldn't do
There is nothing
I wouldn't give
There is nothing
[Verse 1]
Let me introduce you to the featherweight queen
She got Hollywood eyes, but you can't shoot what she's seen
Her Momma was a dancer, and that's all that she knew
'Cause when you live in the desert it's what pretty girls do
[Chorus]
I’m throwin' caution, what's it gonna be?
Tonight the winds of change are blowin' wild and free
If I don't get out, out of this town
I just might be the one who finally burns it down
I'm throwin' caution
I'm throwin' caution
[Verse 2]
Never had a diamond on the sole of her shoes
Just black top, white trash straight out of the news
Doesn't like birthdays, they remind her of why
She can go straight from zero to the Fourth of July
[Chorus]
I’m throwin' caution, what's it gonna be?
Tonight the winds of change are comin' over me
If I don't get out, out of this town
I just might be the one who finally burns it down
I'm throwin' caution
I'm throwin' caution
I'm throwin' caution
I'm throwin' caution
[Bridge]
'Cause it's some kinda sin
To live your whole life
On a might've been
I'm ready now
[Instrumental Outro]
And there is nothing
I wouldn't do
There is nothing
I wouldn't give
There is nothing
Let me introduce you to the featherweight queen
She got Hollywood eyes, but you can't shoot what she's seen
Her Momma was a dancer, and that's all that she knew
'Cause when you live in the desert it's what pretty girls do
I’m throwin' caution, what's it gonna be?
Tonight the winds of change are blowin' wild and free
If I don't get out, out of this town
I just might be the one who finally burns it down
I'm throwin' caution
I'm throwin' caution
Never had a diamond on the sole of her shoes
Just black top, white trash straight out of the news
Doesn't like birthdays, they remind her of why
She can go straight from zero to the Fourth of July
I’m throwin' caution, what's it gonna be?
Tonight the winds of change are comin' over me
If I don't get out, out of this town
I just might be the one who finally burns it down
I'm throwin' caution
I'm throwin' caution
I'm throwin' caution
I'm throwin' caution
'Cause it's some kinda sin
To live your whole life
On a might've been
I'm ready now
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Honestly, this a such a beautiful song with a great message and reminds me of the Killer's older stuff. It's basically sung through the eyes of this young woman who has this strong desire to break free from the chains of her upbringing and hometown and find something new. She's "throwing caution to the wind" and has finally decided she needs to take a big risk and pursue her own goals and dreams and "get out of this town, or [she] may just be the one to burn it down". It's really a powerful anthem to inspire that feeling of pursuing your own dreams, no matter what constricting situation you may find yourself in. Even though massive change is risky, Flowers proposes that it is far better than living on with the thought of "What might have been". Truly lovely meaning, and a very catchy song!