Lighthouse
Alf Whitby Lyrics
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And I don't know, I've never seen these shores,
I'm calling out, as the waves crash all around,
A doppler shift, and I'm helpless and adrift.
But I let it go, too right, I've been here all my life,
I've seen it from, inside, I watched this all capsize,
Salt and brine, frozen in time, I'm refracting this light,
On port side, life goes by, did you rise, did you try,
I've seen it from, inside, I watched this all capsize,
I feel theres something missing. I hope i'm right.
I fear I'm so much older than my years gone by.
I feel theres something missing. I hope i'm right.
The lyrics of "Lighthouse" by Alf Whitby are a plea for help in navigating the treacherous waters of life. The singer asks for someone to be their light and guide them through the uncertainties and challenges they face. As someone who is coming in "half blind" and has never seen these shores before, the singer is lost and confused. The waves crashing around them provide a sense of chaos and confusion that is overwhelming. The mention of a doppler shift adds to the feeling of disorientation and being adrift.
Despite these challenges, the singer acknowledges that they have been here all their life and have seen the world from the inside. They have watched things capsize and seen the impact of salt and brine on the world around them. The mention of refracting light suggests a desire to make sense of the chaos and find meaning within it. The line "did you rise, did you try" suggests a sense of regret or missed opportunities - the singer might feel that they have not achieved all that they could have in life.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of searching for something that is missing. The singer worries that they are older than their years would suggest and that something is slipping away from them. There is a sense of urgency to this search, as though time is running out.
Line by Line Meaning
Be my light, coz i'm coming in half blind,
Please guide me, as I can only see partially and need your assistance.
And I don't know, I've never seen these shores,
I am unfamiliar with this place and have never been here before.
I'm calling out, as the waves crash all around,
I am shouting for help as the waves crash around me.
A doppler shift, and I'm helpless and adrift.
I am being affected by the doppler effect and am helpless and drifting aimlessly.
But I let it go, too right, I've been here all my life,
I have grown accustomed to this feeling as I have experienced it for a long time.
I've seen it from, inside, I watched this all capsize,
I have watched everything collapse from the inside.
Salt and brine, frozen in time, I'm refracting this light,
The salt and water are preserving a moment in time, while I reflect the light around me.
On port side, life goes by, did you rise, did you try,
As life passes me by, I wonder if others have succeeded or tried to overcome their struggles.
No I let it go, too right, I've been here all my life,
Once again, I have grown accustomed to this way of life and have let go of my desire to change it.
I feel theres something missing. I hope i'm right.
I have a sense that something important is missing and hope that I am correct in this assumption.
I fear I'm so much older than my years gone by.
I am fearful that I have aged beyond what my years should reflect due to my experience and hardships.
I feel theres something missing. I hope i'm right.
Once again, I have a feeling that something necessary is absent and hope that my intuition is accurate.
Writer(s): Alf Whitby
Contributed by David B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dillon Rogers
Just got this on my recommended, you got talent, this is a great song. I can tell you definitely put your heart into it. If you ever need artists to collaborate with, me and my friend are always looking to work with people who put their heart into it.
Alf Whitby
Hey dillon, thanks so much for reaching out, means a lot. I'm always looking for colaborators, so give me a message on instagram and we can have a chat?!
conwaysuccess
This is so beautiful!!