LEMON GLOW
Beach House Lyrics
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Tell me what you see
Cross it like a T
It's all the same to me
This game I play, I do it every day
I promise I'll be fine
Bear it every time
When you turn the lights down low
Lemon color, honey glow
See this state I'm in
Is crawling in my skin
Fevers took me back
And turned me inside out
When you turn the lights down low
Lemon color, honey glow
It's what you do
This pulls me through
To the other end
Where it begins
You see through me
Still, it's coming back
I come alive
You stay all night
Feel it coming right through you
The color of your mind
The color of your mind
The color of your mind
You feel it coming right through you
You feel it coming right through you
It's on the other side
It doesn't have to be this way
It doesn't have to be this way
The color of your mind
It's what you do
This pulls me through
I come alive
You stay all night
It's what you do
This pulls me through
I come alive
You stay all night
Candy-colored mystery
The color of your mind
The lyrics to Beach House's "Lemon Glow" create a sense of uncertainty, anxiety, and confusion, as if the singer is experiencing a state of limbo. The lines "Read my fortune too, Tell me what you see" suggest that the singer is seeking answers, guidance, or a glimpse of their future. However, the following lines "Cross it like a T, It's all the same to me" suggest that the answers are predictable or that the singer is resigned to their fate. The singer admits to playing a game every day, which could refer to a coping mechanism or a form of avoidance. They promise to bear whatever crosses they are given, suggesting that they are aware that they will face difficulties but will persevere regardless.
The chorus, "When you turn the lights down low, Lemon color, honey glow" creates a vivid image of a warm, yellowish light that could symbolize comfort or security. The repetition of this phrase reinforces the idea that the singer seeks solace or emotional refuge. "See this state I'm in, Is crawling in my skin, Fevers took me back, And turned me inside out," describes a sense of physical and emotional vulnerability. The singer feels like their turmoil is affecting their whole being, and they are being undone by their environment.
The song is filled with imagery and metaphors that suggest a psychological or emotional state rather than a specific occurrence. The "Candy-colored mystery, The color of your mind" line, for example, suggests that the singer is trying to decode or understand someone else's thoughts or emotions, which are confusing or enigmatic. The overall impression from the lyrics is one of uncertainty and ambiguity, as if the singer is trying to make sense of their experiences and emotions without a clear understanding of what they mean.
Line by Line Meaning
Read my fortune too
Asking someone to predict my future
Tell me what you see
Requesting to know the prediction made
Cross it like a T
Emphasizing precision and accuracy in the prediction made
It's all the same to me
Implying that the future holds no promise - no matter what the prediction made is
This game I play, I do it every day
Metaphorically referring to the act of living as a 'game'
I promise I'll be fine
The singer acknowledging their own coping mechanism
Bear it every time
Implying that the singer endures their own struggles every time
When you turn the lights down low
Setting the scene for a moment of intimacy
Lemon color, honey glow
Describing the warm, golden ambiance created by the lighting
See this state I'm in
Acknowledging the artist's own bad mental state
Is crawling in my skin
Using a metaphor to describe the discomfort and distress that is felt
Fevers took me back
Recollecting a past experience of being sick
And turned me inside out
Describing the intensity of the illness
It's what you do
Addressing a specific person who has been helpful in the singer's life
This pulls me through
The act of being there for the singer helps them overcome their struggles
To the other end
Alluding to the idea of coming to a ‘light at the end of the tunnel’
Where it begins
Starting fresh after overcoming a difficult period
You see through me
Acknowledging the other person’s understanding of the singer’s situation
Still, it's coming back
Admitting the temporary nature of the good times
I come alive
The presence of the other person reinvigorates the artist
You stay all night
The other person provides unending support
Feel it coming right through you
The sensation of being emotionally touched
The color of your mind
The emotions and feelings that you project
Candy-colored mystery
Referring to the thing that brings the artist out of their troubling state as something alluring and seductive
Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Alex Kristian Scally, Victoria Garance Alixe Legrand
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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