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Batten Down The Hatch Lyrics
batten down the hatch
cause we're all coming in
like uninvited guests
romancing everything
keep your hands away
from what you can't afford
we don't think that we'll stay
now that you looked bored
god only knows
what brian wilson meant
pick out your clothes
with some real intent
you don't seem to care
that i've been waiting here
pulling out my hair
for you to come
my dear
i'll go all teh way
as long as you go first
running all this way
has given me a thirst
believe in what you want
as long as you can see
what's right in front of you
i guess that's just me
cause we're all coming in
like uninvited guests
romancing everything
keep your hands away
from what you can't afford
we don't think that we'll stay
now that you looked bored
what brian wilson meant
pick out your clothes
with some real intent
you don't seem to care
that i've been waiting here
pulling out my hair
for you to come
my dear
as long as you go first
running all this way
has given me a thirst
believe in what you want
as long as you can see
what's right in front of you
i guess that's just me
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Well....I guess I should start off by saying what a pity it is that Snow Patrol's songs are being viewed by so few people. Snow Patrol is one of my favourite bands because of Gary Lightbody's beautiful voice, and because their at once catchy and soft gentle tunes are truly captivating. This song sings of pain and yearning in such a casual offhand tone, it's hard for me to think how they can make it seem so...appealing. =D
I agree with you, snow_patroller. I think this is one of the prettiest songs on the album. I'm not 100% sure what it means... I kinda have an idea, but I'm finding it hard to explain. Gary's voice in this song is gorgeous.
Really good songs...very soft. Lyrics dont mean much to me really, but its a brilliant work of art this song.
To me, this is about looking for love - going out, trying to get attention from someone and finding the right person who is ready to accept you purely for who you are.
Maybe the guests in this song are people trying to invade a relationship. They're trying to break two people up and cracks are beginning to show. I love how things make sense one year on.
WHO is Brian Wilson?
Brian Wilson was the mastermind behind The Beach Boys, who created the seminal album Pet Sounds, among many other things.
Brian Wilson was the mastermind behind The Beach Boys, who created the seminal album Pet Sounds, among many other things.