Bright Lights
Airborn Audio Lyrics
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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.
The lyrics of Airborn Audio's song "Bright Lights" tackle the themes of searching, escape, and self-discovery. The opening lines "I've been dreaming of things yet to come, living, learning, watching, burning, eyes on the sun" implies a sense of anticipation, and sets the tone for the song. The singer seems to be referring to a desire for something, something that he or she is not sure of. The line "Demon, where did my angel go?" suggests that the singer feels as if they have lost something important to them.
The following lines suggest that the singer has had to pay a price for their search or escape. "I'm leaving, gone yesterday, brutal, laughing, fighting, f***ing, the price I had to pay" refers to a life that is not entirely wholesome or fulfilling, but one that the singer is willing to go through in search of something better. The chorus, which features the lines "Bright lights, big city, she dreams of love, he lives to run" adds further depth to the singer's feelings of longing and escape.
The final lines of the song (Time to live/ Time to love) reinforce the idea of the singer's search for a more fulfilling life. Overall, the song's lyrics showcase the struggles and aspirations of modern city life.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been dreaming of things yet to come
I have been envisioning and imagining things that have not yet come to pass.
Living, learning, watching, burning
I am experiencing life, gaining knowledge, observing, and feeling intensely.
Eyes on the sun
I am focused on positive things and possibilities.
I'm leaving, gone yesterday
I am moving on from things that have occurred in the past.
Brutal, laughing, fighting, fucking
I have encountered hardship, joy, conflict, and intimacy.
The price I had to pay
I have faced consequences as a result of my actions.
Demon, where did my angel go?
I am questioning where the good in my life went and am feeling trapped by darker forces.
Vacant, vapid, stupid, perfect
There is a paradoxical sense of nothingness, fascination, stupidity, and unattainable perfection in my life.
You are the one
You hold significant meaning in my life.
A new day, a new age, a new face, a new lay
There are constantly new things occurring such as new opportunities, new societal trends, new relationships, and new sexual encounters in my life.
A new love, a new drug, a new me, a new you
I experience new feelings of attachment, addiction, self-discovery, and changes in others.
I forgive
I let go of resentment and anger.
Had enough
I have reached my limit and am no longer tolerating a situation.
Time to live
It is time for me to truly experience life.
Time to love
It is time for me to give and receive love.
She dreams of love.
She desires a romantic connection with another person.
He lives to run.
He seeks to escape or avoid difficulties in his life.
Contributed by Layla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.