![]() The answer to your question is you already knowĭeep down, you already know what you want or need to do. We all have unresolved issues, but maybe it's time to move on and leave them behind. If we took a chance and started something new, we could discover something amazing.Įveryone has loose ends maybe it's time to let go Who knows what we might find if we knew where to start Once again, love might not be right for me right now, and that's okay. You've let go of the pain from your past and are moving on. You're done dwelling on what they did to you when you were young You're strategic in your actions and know when it's better to stay quiet. You choose your weapons, you know when to bite your tongue You're practical and don't waste time hoping for things that aren't realistic. You don't waste your time waiting on things that don't exist You're selective with your affection, and only a few people have ever earned your love. You can count on your fingers everyone you've ever kissed I'm not sure if I'm ready for love, so it's okay if you don't want to be with me. If love is blind baby you can leave me in the dark I've learned the hard way, struggling and getting hurt in the process. I cut my teeth on minor chords, I was trampled under hooves Growing up, I didn't have much, and I was forced to fend for myself in difficult situations. ![]() I was raised on a shoestring, I was thrown to the wolves I may have been through a lot, but that doesn't mean I always make the best decisions. I've got the experience but I'm not very smart I was born with blood shot eyes and a broken heartįrom the moment I came into this world, I was already dealing with pain and heartbreak. The song speaks to the importance of understanding past hurts to make forward progress in relationships, a relatable theme to many. Despite the hurt, the artist is still hopeful of finding someone to love, while the other character is cautious and chooses their battles. In conclusion, the Walking Papers’ song “Leave Me In the Dark” tells a story of two people who have experienced love's pain but still long for love. The artist believes he might find happiness if he knew where to start. The chorus reiterates that the artist is willing to be alone in the dark and leave the light to his partner since love is blind. “You're done dwelling on what they did to you when you were young” suggests that the partner has been hurt in the past and is moving on. They choose their battles and do not wait for things that do not exist. The artist then shifts the focus to his partner, who has been hurt in the past and is cautious about love. The line “I cut my teeth on minor chords, I was trampled under hooves” represents the challenges and setbacks he has faced in life. The lyrics go on to express the person's self-awareness, admitting that although he has experience, he is not very smart. From the opening line, “I was born with bloodshot eyes and a broken heart,” the artist portrays himself as someone who has been scarred by life, yet still, hopes for a better future. “I’ll Stick Around,” which premieres here on and featuring a guest spot from Pearl Jam’s Mike McCready, boasts a slow, grinding blues pace that combines elements of Morphine and Tom Waits.The Walking Papers’ song “Leave Me In the Dark” is a compelling piece that explores the struggles of a person who has experienced pain and disappointment in love but still yearns for companionship. Their dark, alternately sensual and sinister self-titled debut album is out August 6th. ![]() Walking Papers is a Seattle quartet that features McKagan, Angell, drummer Barrett Martin (Screaming Trees) and keyboardist Benjamin Anderson. Jane’s Addiction Play First Full Show With Duff McKagan “I’ve had a relationship with him and wanted to work with him for that long.” Early on, when we were looking for singers for Velvet Revolver, I brought Jeff Angell down, about 2003,” McKagan tells Rolling Stone of the Missionary Position vocalist. “I hoped at some point I would do something with Jeff we’re good bros and we share a similar path in certain aspects. Now in his new band, Walking Papers, McKagan gets to work with a vocalist he’s long admired, Jeff Angell. Having played bass with Guns N’ Roses, Velvet Revolver and Jane’s Addiction, Duff McKagan has been around a lot of talented frontmen.
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