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'm closing all the curtains
So don't you even bother
And I'm calling out the murder
But I'm underneath the covers
And who's fooling who
With this mood like a train
Watch me roll over
Get out of my way
There's a knock on my door
But I'm not gonna open it
I'm gonna close my eyes
And maybe it will go away
I want a platinum blonde life
So I keep bleaching out the colors (bleaching out the colors)
I try to do what I oughta
But never drink enough water
And where did my lover go?
I really wish he could stay
I feel it's empty as a widow
I'm gonna sleep it all away
There's a knock on my door
But I'm not gonna open it
I'm gonna close my eyes
And maybe it will go away
I'm gonna sleep, all trough the day
I'm gonna sleep, my life away
I'm gonna sleep, all through the day
I'm gonna sleep, myself away
I'm gonna close my eyes
And maybe it'll go away
And there's a knock on my door
But I'm not gonna open it
I'm gonna close my eyes
And maybe it will go away
And there's a knock on my door
But I'm not gonna open it
I'm gonna close my eyes
And maybe it will go away
I'm gonna close my eyes
And maybe it will go away
So don't you even bother
And I'm calling out the murder
But I'm underneath the covers
And who's fooling who
With this mood like a train
Watch me roll over
Get out of my way
There's a knock on my door
But I'm not gonna open it
I'm gonna close my eyes
And maybe it will go away
I want a platinum blonde life
So I keep bleaching out the colors (bleaching out the colors)
I try to do what I oughta
But never drink enough water
And where did my lover go?
I really wish he could stay
I feel it's empty as a widow
I'm gonna sleep it all away
There's a knock on my door
But I'm not gonna open it
I'm gonna close my eyes
And maybe it will go away
I'm gonna sleep, all trough the day
I'm gonna sleep, my life away
I'm gonna sleep, all through the day
I'm gonna sleep, myself away
I'm gonna close my eyes
And maybe it'll go away
And there's a knock on my door
But I'm not gonna open it
I'm gonna close my eyes
And maybe it will go away
And there's a knock on my door
But I'm not gonna open it
I'm gonna close my eyes
And maybe it will go away
I'm gonna close my eyes
And maybe it will go away
Lyrics submitted by aznskatergurl
Platinum Blonde Life Lyrics as written by Thomas Dumont Gwen Renee Stefani
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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I love this song!
I like this song, and I'm not even blonde! :cool:
i love this song and i think it's one of their better songs on the album. It explains how she's trying to just get rid of a problem so she's trying to bleach out everything and make it perfect again
i still lurve this song
This is by far the best song on their new CD.
The music is glamorous and upbeat, like Gwen's dream world, yet there's a slightly dark undertone. The lyrics are actually pretty depressing...how she wants this perfect life so badly she's willing to bleach all the problems out, get rid of the color. How she just wants sleep is showing how she's given up on life.
When she says "where did my lamb go, i wish she could stay" she is refering to her little "lamb", her dog Magan, who died.
AMAZING SONG one of my favorites for sure..but lamb love angel music baby...possibly a connection? Maybe not but you never know with a brilliant mind like Gwen and crew
I love this song :) My second fave on RS!
Ummmmmmm Marilyn Monroe. All I'm gonna say.
Even though these lyrics are painfully wrong, the song is amazing.
How are the lyrics wrong?
NOT Marilyn Monroe. Gwen Stefani is obviously HUGELY inspired by Debbie Harry. Blondie's "Platinum Blonde"s first line of song, "I wanna' be a platinum blonde". You can tell Gwen's love for Debbie. Style. Make-up. They've even covered "Call Me" live. It's just right.