See You At The Lights
1990s Lyrics
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badabababababa badabada
Ba baba badabada
badabababababa badabada
Hey! It's gonna snow tonight
I know, I will be liking it
So let's go, let's go!
Step out of the house
Step into the white
Put on that dress tonight
The one your mom don't like
I'll see you at the lights
Ba baba badabada
badabababababa badabada
Ba baba badabada
badabababababa badabada
Hey! I saw your photograph
Oh no, did it make you laugh?
I said no! Oh no!
Street lights, too bright
Give me some now
Do me something to do,
With somebody like you
We could be in the sky
I'll see you at the lights
Ba baba badabada
badabababababa badabada
Ba baba badabada
badabababababa badabada
Hey! I'm deep inside of me
No lights on my Christmas tree
I said no! That's not a bar
Get out, to a bar
Get out like a blonde gets out of a car
How right you are!
You are my guard in blue
You are my boogaloo
You wear my favourite shoes
I see the light in you
Ba baba badabada
badabababababa badabada
I see the light in you
Ba baba badabada
badabababababa badabada (in you)
Ba baba badabada
badabababababa badabada
Hey!
The lyrics to the 1990s song "See You at the Lights" tell the story of an excited narrator who is looking forward to meeting a love interest at a lively location. The opening repetitive verse sets the tone for the energetic song and establishes the sentiments of anticipation and exhilaration that the singer is feeling. The singer is eager to step out into the snow and put on a dress that their mother does not approve of, suggesting a desire for rebellion and non-conformity. The chorus with its catchy rhythm and hook features the singer's statement that they will meet this love interest at the lights. The chorus is again repeated at the end of each verse to emphasize the importance of this meeting.
The second verse features the singer referencing a photograph of their love interest and how they are attracted to them. The singer is transfixed by the lights and is seeking excitement and a reason to be with someone. The third verse changes tone and features the singer’s description of inner malaise and frustration. The singer seems to find solace in the love interest, describing them as "my guard in blue" and "my boogaloo." The song ends by repeating the chorus twice, emphasizing the importance of the planned meeting.
Overall, the lyrics of "See You at the Lights" convey a sense of youthful exuberance and romanticism, as well as a desire for excitement in life. The singer seems to find this excitement in the prospect of meeting the love interest at a lively location, set against the backdrop of snow and bright lights.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey! It's gonna snow tonight
Excitingly exclaiming that it will snow tonight
I know, I will be liking it
Feeling confident that the snow will bring enjoyment
So let's go, let's go!
Encouraging someone to leave the house with excitement
Step out of the house
Suggesting to leave the house to go experience the snow
Step into the white
Encouraging someone to go outside into the snow
Put on that dress tonight
Suggesting to wear a specific dress for tonight's event
The one your mom don't like
Clarifying which dress to wear, the one that the person's mother doesn't approve of
I'll see you at the lights
Planning to meet someone at the lights
Hey! I saw your photograph
Noting that the person saw a photograph of the other person
Oh no, did it make you laugh?
Worried that the photo was not good and may have caused laughter
I said no! Oh no!
Continuing to express displeasure with the photo
Street lights, too bright
Noticing that the street lights are too bright
Give me some now
Asking for something to help deal with the lights
Do me something to do, with somebody like you
Wanting to do something with the other person
We could be in the sky
Imagining doing something together that would feel like flying in the sky
I'm deep inside of me
Feeling introspective and reflective
No lights on my Christmas tree
Sharing that there are no lights on the Christmas tree, which may symbolize sadness or loneliness
I said no! That's not a bar
Refusing to go to a bar and seeking an alternative
Get out, to a bar
Encouraging leaving the house to go find something to do
Get out like a blonde gets out of a car
Using a simile to emphasize the need to leave quickly and excitedly
How right you are!
Agreeing with someone else
You are my guard in blue
Giving a compliment that the other person is like a guardian in blue, possibly referencing a police officer or security guard
You are my boogaloo
Complimenting the person for being fun and lively, perhaps referencing a dance style known as boogaloo
You wear my favourite shoes
Noticing and appreciating the person's choice of footwear
I see the light in you
Seeing something special or hopeful in the other person
Contributed by London P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
beardyboy1977
Drunkenly thought about this song. Woke up morning after, couldn't remember what song I was thinking about.. then it came to me in a drunken daze.
Absolutely amazing song. Thanks memory.
Da Plastic Paddy
Been looking for this tune for years! What a great feeling to finally find it!
Leon Milk
Great tune. Pure Scottish Pop Music. Love it!!!
Rebelbhoy
Cookies was a class album.. Few belters oan it
David Finan
Awesome track and vid. love it
Katsa Black
Studying for an exam on the history of pop music rn. Wrote down a sub-headline, “The 1990s”. Thought, “wow, ‘the 1990s’ would be a killer band name.” Now, one google search later, here I am, and wondering why I’ve never heard these fucking bangers before???
jonjo220
class...what fun tunes!
PeruvianJew
This is amazing.
Come Lord Jesus
13 years and this song still barely has any comments...
VIVAjase
Holy shit, this took forever to find.