The Hold Steady
The Hold Steady
The Hold Steady
The Hold Steady
The Hold Steady
The Hold Steady
The Hold Steady
The Hold Steady
The Hold Steady
The Hold Steady & Dave Pirner & Elizabeth Elmore
The Hold Steady
This song starts with Craig Finn denying that he was involved in an unspecific incident at the Northtown Mall, then expands into a rambling, drug-filled alibi.
The final verse returns to Hold Steady form, remarking on the varied aspects of night life and in a broader sense, humanity.
[Verse 1]
I was not involved up at the Northtown Mall
As a matter of fact I didn't even know that that's where it happened
I was France Ave. when they came out dancing
I was Lyndale South, I was kicking it with cousins
We were talking about going clubbin' but instead we just started drinkin'
I've been straight since the Cinco de Mayo
But before, that I was blotto
I was blacked out, I was cracked out, I was caved in
You should’ve seen all these portals that I’ve powered up in
[Pre-Chorus]
Started recreational
Ended kinda medical
It came on hot and soft
And then it tightened up its tentacles
[Verse 2]
I wasn't there, I was blind, high, I was scared
I was Lake and Columbus, I was cutting off all my hair
I was unfurling a flag of defiance aimed at my guidance guy
So this is i: TThis is the end of the session
And I ain't gonna be taking any more questions
I think my attorney's gonna second that notion
[Pre-Chorus]
Started recreational
Ended kinda medical
And it came on hot and soft
And then it tightened up its tentacles
And the band played "Screaming for Vengeance"
And we agreed, this world is mostly manacled
It started ice cream social nice
It ended up all white and ecumenical
[Chorus]
There are guys, there are guys, there are guys, there are guys
With the wild eyes when they ask to get you high
There are girls, there are girls, there are girls, there are girls
That'll come to you with comfort in the night
That's right
[Pre-Chorus]
Started recreational
Ended kinda medical
It came on hot and soft
And then it tightened up its tentacles
And the band played "Sabbath Bloody Sabbath"
You thought it was stormy and adorable
It started in the vestibule
It ended in the hospital
[Chorus]
There are guys, there are guys, there are guys, there are guys
With the wild eyes when they ask to get you high
There are girls, there are girls, there are girls, there are girls
That'll come to you with comfort in the night
[Outro]
There are nights, there are nights, there are nights, there are nights
When it all comes on a little bit too bright
There's a cross, there's a cross, there's a cross, there's a cross
And in the center, there is a hot, soft light
Hot Soft Light was written by Craig Finn & Tad Kubler & Franz Nicolay.
Hot Soft Light was produced by John Agnello.
The Hold Steady released Hot Soft Light on Tue Oct 03 2006.