КРАСНЫЙ ФЛАГ (RED FLAG) Lyrics – MORGENSHTERN

КРАСНЫЙ ФЛАГ (RED FLAG) Lyrics Meaning

[Интро]
The intro marks the start of the song with a rhythmic count, setting the tone for the emotional lyrics that follow.

[Куплет 1]
The first verse reflects the quiet, tense atmosphere in the house as the singer packs his things. Time has run out, and their relationship can’t be healed. Despite the pain, he asks his partner to lie and say things will get better. He acknowledges that she deserves happiness but believes it’s impossible to find it with him.

[Прeдприпeв]
This part is about the easy distractions (like smoke) and the difficult emotional steps taken, with scars symbolizing past pain.

[Припeв]
The chorus talks about the scars on the partner’s hands, symbolizing past struggles. The singer sees himself as both a close friend and a harmful influence, representing a “red flag” in the relationship, signaling danger and toxicity.

[Куплет 2]
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges his partner’s suffering and how she forgave his mistakes. Despite her love and forgiveness, he admits he can’t love her the way she deserves. He urges her to find someone who will treat her better, acknowledging that they can’t be happy together.

[Прeдприпeв]
Here, the singer repeats that he has messed up and failed in the relationship, showing regret and admitting his faults.

[Припeв]
In the second chorus, the repetition of the “red flag” emphasizes the singer’s role as a harmful figure in his partner’s life. The scars, complicated steps, and emotional conflict continue to define their toxic connection, signaling that this relationship is doomed forever.

[Аутро]
The outro repeats “your forever red flag,” reinforcing the idea that the toxic nature of their relationship is permanent and can’t be escaped.