“Red” is Elbow’s first single from their debut record. A video was recorded for the track, and it was a minor chart success in the UK, making it into the top 20.
In 2009 Garvey said:
This was about a concern for a friend who was doing too much speed, to the point where I worried how it was going t...
[Verse 1]
Come as you are, sweetheart
Come as you are
You know you've got nothing to prove
I'll put you to bed you can let it all go
You've been playing too rough lately
[Chorus]
You burn too bright
You live too fast
This can't go on too long
You're a tragedy starting to happen
[Verse 2]
Just as you are, perfect
Just as you are
I'll give you the time you deserve
Don't make those promises
Don't tell me again
That dust is gonna settle your nerves
[Chorus]
You burn too bright
You live too fast
This can't go on too long
You're a tragedy starting to happen
You burn too bright
You live too fast
This can't go on too long
You're a tragedy starting to happen
You burn too bright
You live too fast
This can't go on too long
You're a tragedy starting to happen
Red was written by Craig Potter & Mark Potter & Richard Jupp & Pete Turner & Guy Garvey.
Red was produced by Ben Hillier.