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Blue Lights
Jorja Smith Lyrics


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I wanna turn those blue lights into strobe lights
Not blue flashing lights, maybe fairy lights
Those blue lights into strobe lights
Maybe even fairy lights, not blue flashing lights

Don't you run when you hear the sirens coming
When you hear the sirens coming you'd better not run
'Cause the sirens not coming for you
What have you done? You went to school that day
Was a bit late, but it wasn't Monday
Kept after class for answering back
You apologized, ain't no harm in that

(I wanna turn those blue lights) What have you done?
(Into strobe lights) There's no need to run
(Not blue flashing lights) If you've done nothing wrong
Blue lights should just pass you by (maybe even fairy lights)

Gun crime into your right ear
Drugs and violence into your left
Before white headphones flooding
The auditory subconscious waves you accept
You're sitting on the 4 back home
(Where you're at G answer your phone?)
Pause the poison to answer his message
Your boy sounds rush, fears for his adolescent

(I wanna turn those blue lights) What have you done?
(Into strobe lights) There's no need to run
(Not blue flashing lights) If you've done nothing wrong
Blue lights should just pass you by (maybe even fairy lights)

Tall black shadow as you're getting off the bush
Shadow shows no emotion, so what's even the fuss?
But the face of your boy casts a darker picture
Of the red handed act he's gonna whisper

Look blood, I'm sorry 'cause I know you got my back
He was running, I couldn't think I had to get out of that
Not long ago, you were miming to the "Shook Ones"
Now this really is part two, 'cause you're the shook one
Hands you the tool as you question your friendship
How's man like you gonna make me a convict?
Level of a felon when I've done nothing wrong
Blood on my hands, but I don't know where it's from, oh
You got blood on your hands, but you don't know where it's from

You'd better run when you hear the sirens coming
When you hear the sirens coming
Better run when you hear the sirens coming
'Cause they will be coming for you
Run when you hear the sirens coming
Better run when you hear the sirens coming
When you hear the sirens coming
The blue lights are coming for you

(I wanna turn those blue lights) What have you done?
(Into strobe lights) There's no need to run
(Not blue flashing lights) If you done nothing wrong
Blue lights should just pass you by hmm (maybe even fairy lights)

Run when you hear the sirens coming
Don't you run when you hear the sirens coming
Run when you hear the sirens coming
Don't you run when you hear the sirens coming
What have you done
Don't you run
Don't you run
Don't you run when you hear the sirens coming

Overall Meaning

The song Blue Lights by Jorja Smith touches on the themes of growing up in a society where young people are taught to fear the police, gun crimes, drugs, and violence. The lyrics speak to young people who feel like they need to run when they hear the sirens, even when they have done nothing wrong. The blue lights in the song represent the police, while the flashing strobe lights and fairy lights represent a world without the fear of police brutality. The lyrics are a commentary on the way society is structured, where young people are viewed as potential criminals until proven otherwise.


The first verse of the song speaks to a young person who was just going about their day when the sirens came on. The second verse speaks to a young person who is sitting on the bus on their way back home from school. They receive a message from a friend who is afraid for their life, and they are worried about getting caught up in the situation. The third verse speaks to a young person who is caught up in a situation where they have blood on their hands but don't know how it got there. The chorus reinforces the idea that young people are taught to fear the police even when they have done nothing wrong.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanna turn those blue lights into strobe lights
I wish to transform the police's blue lights into colorful strobe lights.


Not blue flashing lights, maybe fairy lights
I don't want the police's blue flashing lights, but perhaps pretty fairy lights instead.


Don't you run when you hear the sirens coming
It's important not to flee when the sound of police sirens can be heard.


When you hear the sirens coming you'd better not run
If you trip the police's alarms, it's better not to escape.


'Cause the sirens not coming for you
The sirens' destination is unclear, but it's not aimed at you.


What have you done? You went to school that day
You attended classes as usual, so what makes you the target of the police?


Was a bit late, but it wasn't Monday
You were tardy, but at least it isn't an early Monday morning.


Kept after class for answering back
Your teacher may have retained you after class for talking back.


You apologized, ain't no harm in that
Apologizing can't hurt, so it's better to do so than argue.


Gun crime into your right ear
You hear gun violence stories in your right ear.


Drugs and violence into your left
You hear about drugs and violence in your left ear.


Before white headphones flooding
White earbuds brought by Apple are becoming ubiquitous.


The auditory subconscious waves you accept
These stories penetrate deep into your sensibility.


You're sitting on the 4 back home
You're on the train ride home on the 4 subway train.


(Where you're at G answer your phone?)
A friend called you and you're asked where you are on the G train.


Pause the poison to answer his message
You take a break from listening to violent news to read a message from your friend.


Your boy sounds rush, fears for his adolescent
Your friend is panicking and concerned for his young adulthood.


Tall black shadow as you're getting off the bush
As you exit the station, you see a tall dark figure near you.


Shadow shows no emotion, so what's even the fuss?
This silhouette doesn't have any feelings, so why be agitated?


But the face of your boy casts a darker picture
Your friend's countenance, however, creates a more sinister vision.


Of the red handed act he's gonna whisper
He's about to confess a dark and incriminating act he committed.


Look blood, I'm sorry 'cause I know you got my back
He acknowledges your loyalty and apologizes in advance.


He was running, I couldn't think I had to get out of that
He chased someone and panicked, causing him to act impulsively.


Not long ago, you were miming to the 'Shook Ones'
You were recently singing 'Shook Ones'.


Now this really is part two, 'cause you're the shook one
Your nervousness is more similar to the second part of the song 'Shook Ones.'


Hands you the tool as you question your friendship
He provides you with a weapon as you begin to question your friendship.


How's man like you gonna make me a convict?
You're apprehensive about how your friend could involve you in illegal activity.


Level of a felon when I've done nothing wrong
You feel like a criminal despite not committing anything illegal.


Blood on my hands, but I don't know where it's from, oh
There's blood on your hands, but you're unsure where it came from.


You'd better run when you hear the sirens coming
If you hear police sirens, it would be wise to flee.


When you hear the sirens coming
If you hear police sirens, act quickly.


Better run when you hear the sirens coming
It's imperative to get out of dodge when the police sirens are audible.


'Cause they will be coming for you
The police will most likely be coming to apprehend you.


Don't you run when you hear the sirens coming
It's not a good idea to flee as soon as you hear the police sirens.


What have you done
What crime have you committed?


Blue lights should just pass you by hmm (maybe even fairy lights)
The police should just ignore you if you haven't done anything wrong, maybe even replacing their blue lights with pretty fairy lights.


Run when you hear the sirens coming
If the police sirens are reaching you, fleeing is an advisable move.


Don't you run when you hear the sirens coming
Resist the urge to flee as soon as you hear the police sirens.


Don't you run
Don't escape from the authorities.


The blue lights are coming for you
The police are coming for you with their blue lights illuminating.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nicholas Andrew Detnon, Guy Bonnet, Roland Romanelli, Jorja Alice Smith, Dylan Kwabena Mills, Ben Joyce

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@norubi

[Intro]
I wanna turn those blue lights into strobe lights
Not blue flashing lights, maybe fairy lights
Those blue lights into strobe lights
Maybe even fairy lights, not blue flashing lights

[Verse 1]
Don't you run when you hear the sirens coming
When you hear the sirens coming
You better not run 'cause the sirens not coming for you
What have you done?
You went to school that day
Was a bit late but it wasn't Monday
Kept after class for answering back
You apologized, ain't no harm in that

[Chorus]

What have you done
There's no need to run
If you've done nothing wrong
Blue lights should just pass you by
Verse 2]
Gun crime into your right ear
Drugs and violence into your left
Default white headphones flooding the auditory
Subconscious waves you accept
You're sitting on the 4 back home
"Where you at, G? Answer your phone!"
Pause the poison to answer his message
Your boy sounds rushed, fears for his adolescence

[Chorus]
What have you done
There's no need to run
If you've done nothing wrong
Blue lights should just pass you by

[Verse 3]
Tall black shadow as you're getting off the bus
Shadow shows no emotion so what's even the fuss?
But the face of your boy casts a darker picture
Of the red handed act, he's gonna whisper;
"Look blud I'm sorry 'cause I know you got my back
He was running, I couldn't think, I had to get out of that"
Not long ago you were miming to the "Shook Ones"
Now this really is part two 'cause you're the shook one
Hands you the tool as you question your friendship
How's man like you gonna make me a convict?
Level of a felon when I've done nothing wrong
Blood on my hands but I don't know where it's from, oh
You got blood on your hands but you don't know where it's from
[ Bridge]
You better run when you hear the sirens coming
When you hear the sirens coming
Better run when you hear the sirens coming
'Cause they will be coming for you
Run when you hear the sirens coming
Better run when you hear the sirens coming
When you hear the sirens coming
The blue lights are coming for you

[Chorus]
What have you done
There's no need to run
If you've done nothing wrong
Blue lights should just pass you by

[Outro: Jorja Smith & Dizzee Rascal]
"Blud, when you hear the sirens coming"
Don't you run when you hear the sirens coming
"Blud, when you hear the sirens coming"
Don't you run when you hear the sirens coming
What have you d-d-d-done done
Don't you run
Don't you run
Don't you run when you hear the sirens coming



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@genjink8485

This is one of the most beautiful songs ive heard in my life

@FranciscoLopez-jx3ei

that is true

@MrFranklinMarques

É tão bonita. Eu estou chorando agora ouvindo...

@DanielaRed

INDEED

@mikemike1779

Fr

@imabout530

Love her music

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@lauritxu1990

No la conocía. Vengo porque una nominada de OT España la ha elegido para esta semana. Y me parece una elección sublime, ¡es una canción preciosa!

@alexqueraltviso126

Literal xD

@maggyrockera

Aquí estamos ❤ OT23

@javieralonso3871

Así es,la elección de Violeta es arriesgada y maravillosa😍😍😍

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