Flashlight
[PREVIEW] DJ Fresh ft. Ellie Goulding Lyrics
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When you played the thief and I played the fool
And I, I'll make you move, I'll make you move, I'll make you move
Spent so long crying over you, now I'm coming your way
Gonna make you move
Gonna make you move, I'll make you move, make you move
Tracing faces in the sand
I'll make you move, I'll make you move
I'll make you move
I'll make you run faster, faster, faster
Flashlight, flashlight
Get outta my way, get outta my way
'Cause I can't lose
I'll make you run faster, faster, faster
Flashlight, flashlight
Get outta my way, get outta my way
I'm coming through
I'll make you run, oh, I'll make you run, oh
I'll make you run, oh, I'll make you run, oh
Coming down on you with a flashing light
There's nowhere to run, baby, you can't hide
Gonna make you move, make you move, make you move
It's too late now the table's turned
There's no going back and you'll never learn
Unless I make you move
I'll make you move, I'll make you move
And you think I'm still broken hearted
But you will never win the war you started
You better open your eyes
Faster, faster, faster
Flashlight, flashlight
Get outta my way, get outta my way
'Cause I can't lose
I'll make you run faster, faster, faster
Flashlight, flashlight
Get outta my way, get outta my way
I'm coming through
And you think I'm still broken hearted
But you will never win the war you started
You better open your eyes
I'll make you run, I'll make you run, I'll make you run
I'll make you run, I'll make you run, I'll make you run
Faster, faster, faster
Flashlight, flashlight
Get outta my way, get outta my way
'Cause I can't lose
I'll make you run faster, faster, faster
Flashlight, flashlight
Get outta my way, get outta my way
I'm coming through
I'll make you run faster, faster, faster
Flashlight, flashlight
Get outta my way, get outta my way
'Cause I can't lose
I'll make you run faster, faster, faster
Flashlight, flashlight
Get outta my way, get outta my way
I'm coming through
Get outta my way, get outta my way
I'm coming through
The lyrics of "Flashlight" by DJ Fresh featuring Ellie Goulding are about a woman who is seeking revenge against a man who has hurt her in the past. The song starts by recalling past events where he was cruel and she played the fool, and she is now coming back to make him pay. She uses metaphors such as "tracing faces in the sand" and "your dagger is in my hand" to show her determination to make him move from his position. The chorus is about her determination to come out on top and make him run faster – like a flashlight illuminating the path – and to get out of her way as she heads toward her goal.
The verses show how she is taking control of the situation and not feeling brokenhearted anymore. She is confident and purposeful in her actions, even though she knows that the man will never win the war he started against her. She is looking to the future, and the future looks bright as long as she continues to move forward.
In summary, "Flashlight" is a song about a woman who has been hurt but is now strong enough to take control of her life and make the man who hurt her pay.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember, boy, when you were so cruel?
Do you have any memories about how you mistreated me?
When you played the thief and I played the fool
When you acted like a criminal and I was foolishly trusting.
And I, I'll make you move, I'll make you move, I'll make you move
I'm taking control and forcing you to move.
Spent so long crying over you, now I'm coming your way
I've spent enough time shedding tears for you, and now I'm coming directly at you.
Tracing faces in the sand
Drawing outlines of faces in the sand
Now your dagger is in my hand
Now I have the weapon that you once used against me.
I'll make you move, I'll make you move
I'm actively forcing you to move around.
I'll make you run faster, faster, faster
I'm making you run so fast that you can't catch your breath.
Flashlight, flashlight
I'm shining a light on you so that you can't hide.
Get outta my way, get outta my way
Get out of my path, I'm coming through.
'Cause I can't lose
I can't afford to lose this battle.
It's too late now the table's turned
You've missed your chance and now the situation has reversed.
There's no going back and you'll never learn
You're beyond redemption and will never understand your mistakes.
Unless I make you move
You won't move unless I force you to.
And you think I'm still broken hearted
You believe that I'm still emotionally distressed over our past relationship.
But you will never win the war you started
Your attempts to harm me will never succeed.
You better open your eyes
You need to wake up and recognize the reality of the situation.
Get outta my way, get outta my way
Move out of my path, I'm coming through.
I'm coming through
I'm making my way towards you, and you can't stop me.
I'll make you run, I'll make you run, I'll make you run
I'm forcing you to run as fast as you can.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel Edward Stein, Elena Jane Goulding, George Astasio, Jason Andrew Pebworth, Jonathan Christopher Shave
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@monie9605
Do you remember boy when you were so cruel?
When you played the thief and I played the fool.
Gonna make you move, I’ll make you move, make you move
Spent so long crying over you, now I’m coming your way
Gonna make you move
Gonna make you move, I’ll make you move, make you move
Tracing faces in the sand
Now your dagger is in my hand
I’ll make you move, I’ll make you move, I’ll make you move
I’ll make you run faster, faster, faster, flashlight
Flashlight, get outta my way, get outta my way
Cause I can’t lose.
I’ll make you run faster, faster, faster, flashlight
Flashlight, get outta my way, get outta my way
I’m coming through.
I’ll make you run oh, I’ll make you run oh
I’ll make you run oh, I’ll make you run oh
Coming down on you with a flashing light, there’s nowhere to run
Baby you can’t hide
Gonna make you move, make you move, make you move
It’s too late now the table’s turned, there’s no going back and you’ll never learn
Unless I make you move
I’ll make you move, I’ll make you move, I’ll make you move
And you think I’m still broken-hearted, but you’ll never win the war you started
You'll never open your eyes
I’ll make you run faster, faster, faster, flashlight
Flashlight, get outta my way, get outta my way
Cause I can’t lose.
I’ll make you run faster, faster, faster, flashlight
Flashlight, get outta my way, get outta my way
I’m coming through.
And you think I’m still broken-hearted but you will never win the war you started,
You'll never open your eyes
I’ll make you run, I’ll make you run, I’ll make you run, I’ll make you run, I’ll make you run, I’ll make you run
Faster, faster, faster, flashlight
Flashlight, get outta my way, get outta my way
Cause I can’t lose.
I’ll make you run faster, faster, faster, flashlight
Flashlight, get outta my way, get outta my way
I’m coming through.
I’ll make you run faster, faster, faster, flashlight
Flashlight, get outta my way, get outta my way
Cause I can’t lose.
I’ll make you run faster, faster, faster, flashlight
Flashlight, get outta my way, get outta my way
I’m coming through.
Get outta my way, get outta my way,
I’m coming through.
@TheGoldenApple115
Doesn't matter how old it is its still a great song:)
@samjeremy7028
true
@omgthedonny
This song is amazing !!!! DJ Fresh really did it on this one and Ellie's touches are simply perfect chemistry here
@SteveMatic
Serious pity this song hasn't got more views. This track out plays some of the biggest names, no doubt! 10 000 000 at LEAST! For shame. Sick track Fresh. keep 'em coming!
@Slenderwood
Still so incredible in 2021!
@Briansimon2
Finally more DnB! The previous stuff was good as well but I was really missing DJ Fresh's DnB.
@LindsayHands
Unfortunately this is a bit of an old track as it was featured on Halycon Days which was released about a year ago, and before Fresh started making those infamous "vs." tracks
@AugmentDJ
Ellie Goulding! Such a beautiful voice!
@aseltalantbekova05
I've been searching for this song for an eternity... Great song 👌
@tylertroughton
Love it 😍