Bright Lights
30 Seconds to Mars/Thirty Seconds to Mars Lyrics


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Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

I've been dreaming of things yet to come
Living, learning, watching, burning
Eyes on the sun

I'm leaving, gone yesterday
Brutal, laughing, fighting, fucking
The price I had to pay

Bright lights, big city
She dreams of love.
Bright lights, big city
He lives to run.

Demon, where did my angel go?
Vacant, vapid, stupid, perfect,
You are the one

A new day, a new age, a new face, a new lay,
A new love, a new drug, a new me, a new you

Bright lights, big city
She dreams of love.
Bights lights, big city
He lives to run.

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

I forgive,
Had enough
Time to live
Time to love

Time to live
Time to love
Time to live
Time to love

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh (time to live)
Oh, oh, oh (time to love)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Time to live
Time to love
Time to live
Time to love

Bright lights, big city
She dreams of love
Bright lights, big city
She dreams of love.




Bights lights, big city
He lives to run.

Overall Meaning

30 Seconds to Mars's song "Bright Lights" is a song about self-discovery and the pursuit of happiness. The singer has been dreaming of things that are yet to come and is living, learning, watching, and burning, but always keeping their eyes on the sun. The song also depicts the singer's journey of leaving behind their past, which was brutal, laughing, fighting, and sex-driven, while paying the price.


The singer questions how they lost their angel but ended up with someone who is vacant, vapid, stupid, and perfect, implying that they seek something more meaningful. In the chorus, the song talks about bright lights and big cities where she dreams of love while he lives to run, representing different desires and goals.


The song concludes on a forgiving note, with the singer acknowledging that they have had enough of their past and it's time to live, love, and move forward. The song's message is about realizing that life is short and significant decisions should be made in time to avoid regret.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been dreaming of things yet to come
I have been thinking of things that might happen in the future.


Living, learning, watching, burning
Living my life, learning from my experiences, watching others, and feeling intense passion.


Eyes on the sun
My focus is on achieving greatness and finding success.


I'm leaving, gone yesterday
I am moving forward and not dwelling on the past.


Brutal, laughing, fighting, fucking
I have been through rough times and have dealt with them in different ways, including laughing, fighting, and sex.


The price I had to pay
These experiences came at a cost.


Bright lights, big city
The city is filled with opportunities and excitement.


She dreams of love.
She hopes to find love someday.


He lives to run.
He enjoys the fast-paced lifestyle of the city and is always on the move.


Demon, where did my angel go?
This refers to a loss of innocence or a change of personality in someone.


Vacant, vapid, stupid, perfect, You are the one
This is describing a relationship with someone who may seem shallow or perfect on the surface but lacks depth or meaning.


A new day, a new age, a new face, a new lay, A new love, a new drug, a new me, a new you
This represents a fresh start, a chance to change, and new experiences with someone new.


Oh, oh, oh
This is just a meaningless sound that fits with the melody of the song.


I forgive, Had enough, Time to live, Time to love
This represents a willingness to let go of the past, to move on, and find happiness.


Time to live Time to love
This repeats the previous sentiment.


Bright lights, big city
The city still holds its allure despite the hardships.


She dreams of love.
Again, she dreams of finding love.


Bights lights, big city
A variation of 'bright' lights and 'big' city.


He lives to run.
The city fuels his desire to keep moving.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JARED LETO

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Bright Lights

I've been dreaming things of yet to come
Living, learning, watching, burning
Eyes on the sun
I'm leaving gone yesterday
Brutal, laughing, fighting, fucking
The price I have to pay
Bright lights, big city
She dreams of love
Bright lights, big city
He lives to run
To run, to run
To run, to run
To run, to run
To run, to run
Demon, where did my angel go?
Vacant, vapid, stupid, perfect
You are the one
A new day
A new age
A new face
A new lay
A new love
A new drug
A new me
A new you
Bright lights, big city
She dreams of love
Bright lights, big city
He lives to run
Oh ohoh, oh ohoh
Oh ohoh, oh ohoh
Woh Oh Oh
Oh ohoh, oh ohoh
Oh ohoh
Oh ohoh, oh ohoh
I forgive
Had enough
Time to live
Time to love
Time to live
Time to love
Time to live
Time to love
Oh ohoh, oh ohoh
Oh ohoh, oh ohoh
Woh Oh Oh
Oh ohoh, oh ohoh
Oh ohoh
Oh ohoh, oh ohoh
To run, to run, to run, to run
To run, to run, to run, to run
To run, to run, to run, to run
To run, to run, to run, to run
Time to live
Time to love
Time to live
Time to love
Bright lights, big city
She dreams of love
Bright lights, big city
He lives to run



All comments from YouTube:

@tgamesandroid1123456

Melhor banda do mundo!

@30secondstoplutoable

30STM literally saved my life. I went through a period in my life where I almost gave up. I didn't want to live anymore. I felt depressed and alone. Their music, more specifically this song and City of Angels helped me heal. I found myself again and turned my life around. I am now happier than I have ever been. They inspired my dream and motivated me to dream big and fight for it. Thank you Thirty Seconds to Mars, I will never forget what you did for me.

@nohrex31

Guau! 30 seconds to mars did it to match good for you.

@30secondstoplutoable

I'm sorry, what? I don't understand

@NachoORroma

Ohioisonfire
I think noah emanuel  wants to say, "wow. 30 STM, made a lot of good things for you"

Personally, i'm glad for you man, never give up.

@elisabettaghiraldo

You're not alone ;)

@nojii

Darude sandstorm helped me

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@Mistymunroe

I am not depressed nor unhappy, I don't listen to them for motivation. I just think that they make really good music. Anyone else?

@chronicsociopathy4464

Hell yeah!

@zaryabh750

Anna H Vihovde but its a motivational one

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