Northern lights
Allo Darlin' Lyrics


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Lost a weekend there just to be near
And you don't know what it is that you're doing here
But you wanted it more than you ever did before
So you just can't be sure

Underneath a frozen northern sky
In the frost and the ice you hit a bull's eye
And the hunter's bow suddenly came aglow

There's no game plan
It's more than

You never knew someone
Could feel like they belong
And the words that you couldn't say
Shine like a light on your face

And it makes you feel so alive
This is the year we'll make it right
Jump feet first through the snow
We're never going home
Never going home

Walking down a New York City street
Some things get harder and harder to believe
WIth his hand in your hand, you finally understand
The sound of lines drawn in the sand





There's no game plan

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Allo Darlin's song "Northern Lights" paint a picture of a journey to the Arctic. The singer has given up an entire weekend just to be in the vicinity, unsure of what brought them there. However, they are filled with a sense of longing that they've never felt before. They stand beneath the northern lights, amid the snow and ice, and suddenly everything aligns. The hunter's bow, a reference to Orion's bow in the constellation, glows with light.


Amidst this feeling of belonging, there is no game plan. The singer never knew that someone could feel like they belong, and there are words that they cannot express. However, this feeling shines through on their face. They feel alive and confident that they will make things right this year. They jump feet first through the snow, never wanting to leave.


Line by Line Meaning

Lost a weekend there just to be near
Sacrificed a whole weekend just to be nearby


And you don't know what it is that you're doing here
You're unaware of the purpose for being here


But you wanted it more than you ever did before
You had a stronger desire than ever before


So you just can't be sure
You cannot be certain


Underneath a frozen northern sky
Beneath the icy sky of the north


In the frost and the ice you hit a bull's eye
You achieved a perfect aim amid the freezing conditions


And the hunter's bow suddenly came aglow
The hunter’s bow suddenly shimmered


There's no game plan
There is no strategy or plan


It's more than
It's beyond


You never knew someone
You never knew that someone


Could feel like they belong
Could feel a sense of belonging


And the words that you couldn't say
And the words that you were unable to express


Shine like a light on your face
Illuminate your face, like a beam of light


And it makes you feel so alive
And it gives you a sense of vitality


This is the year we'll make it right
This is the year we'll correct our mistakes


Jump feet first through the snow
Hurdle into the snow, without hesitation


We're never going home
We'll never return to our homes


Walking down a New York City street
Strolling along a street in New York City


Some things get harder and harder to believe
Some things become increasingly unbelievable


With his hand in your hand, you finally understand
Holding hands, you finally comprehend


The sound of lines drawn in the sand
The significance of lines drawn in the sand




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@davidbeckett3313

love your voice miss morris

@lucho5192

what a find, really like this band

@rolandsausage

I'm a total sucker for jingle jangle guitar music that takes me back to my mid 80s school days.

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Me too, love it.

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mrmaje1 OMG! ME TOO!!!

@Mati87

perfect band, perfect video

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Beautiful, inspiring! Thanks for sharing!

@TheRamavan

I ❤️ this song

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@leogilbert7220

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