Luminous
Alice and the Glass Lake Lyrics

In the corners of every room
The light from an open sill finds its way into every corner of any given space of the house.

Through the floors
The light penetrates through the floors and reaches the lower parts of the house.

Comes the light from an open sill
The light source originates from an open sill, likely a window or door that provides a clear view of the outside.

Little windows
These small windows let in the same light that the singer has always known.

Paint the sheets of a silver moon
The magical light-like effect of the moonlight shining upon the sheets creates a beautiful sight to the singer's eyes.

Make ‘em glow
The reflection of the moonlight upon the sheets makes them glow vibrantly.

This is the this is the light I've known
The light the singer always saw growing up - this pure bright light coming from a clear source is something that is so familiar to the singer.

So long
The singer has grown tired of not being around this type of bright light, something that has been part of their life for so long.

I see it running through you
The light energy that the singer sees is seen not only in their surroundings but also in the person who they are with.

Through you
The light that the singer sees runs through the person that they are with.

Oh, Love
The person being referred to is likely the singer's romantic interest, which can be seen by the term 'Love'.

Runs through you
The light is not just present, but it actively 'runs' through the person being referred to, further emphasizing the light's energy and significance.

One star
The light energy, even though it fills the entire space, comes from one unique light source.

One sky
The natural sky serves as the canvas for this one, special light source that the singer and their companions are seeing.

Fill up my old heart
The new light fills the singer's heart with hope, joy, and happiness.

With new light
The light that the singer saw growing up is now replaced with a new light that fills the void they carried.

I'll take all I can
The singer wants to soak up as much of this light energy as possible, not wanting to let the moment pass them by.

Loving in the moment
The singer is present and in-the-moment, putting their energy and focus entirely into experiencing the light, cherishing it.

Is something luminous
This experiential moment is luminous, something brilliant and radiant that the singer wants to hold onto forever.

Shimmer down from my fingertips
The light energy flows through the singer's fingers, creating an effect that shimmers when in the sight of the light.

Subtle warmth
The light is not just cold or neutral; instead, it's a subtle warmth, a comforting feeling that the singer can feel.

To the brim with brilliance
The light shines brilliantly, illuminating their entire being with its power.

Reborn
The singer feels reborn, renewed with energy thanks to this light experience.

Feel the power in every limb
The power of the light is not just seen, but felt physically in the singer's body. Every part of their being is filled with the energy of the light.

I'm not alone
The singer is happy to be with someone experiencing the same light energy.

Would come along-long-long
The singer longed for someone to have this light energy experience along with them for a while.

And I thought I was done
The singer thought that their time with the light was over, but they were wrong.

Thought I, th-thought I
The repetition of thought emphasizes the singer's change of mind regarding their experience with the light energy.

But I see it running through you
The light energy is still present in the person the singer is with.

See it running through you
The singer sees the light energy running through the person that they are with.

Feel it running through you
The singer acknowledges the energy moving through the person they are with, further emphasizing how significant the experience is.