Lighthouse
Anastasia Friedman Lyrics
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You pull me out, into the blue
The deepness surrounds me
You tie me up
You tie me down, but I get loose
Lighthouse
Lighthouse
I drifted from my center
Faraway and yet so close
My body weaves into timeless waves
Tears of thunder
Storms of joy, that's how I know
I'll be sailing again
Lighthouse
I lost my sense of direction
Lighthouse
I drifted from my center
Light House
I think this ship has sailed
In Anastasia Friedman's song "Lighthouse", the opening verse captures the story of someone who is being pulled in and out of something overwhelming. The use of water imagery in "you pull me in," "you pull me out" and "the deepness surrounds me" signifies a journey into an abyss or something uncharted. The second verse, however, compels the listener to focus on the longevity of the inner struggles people go through. The use of the words "tie me up" and "tie me down" connote that something has pinned her down while she tries to escape from it. The repetition in the chorus of "lighthouse" sends a strong message of finding one's way back to the light when they have strayed away from their center.
The third verse highlights a feeling of liberation, where she realizes the need to be close yet far away to find her way back to herself. The imagery of the "body weaving into timeless waves" sets a contrast between the overwhelming situation that she is trying to escape and the sense of liberation coming from the vastness of the sea. The concluding passage re-echoes the need for self-discovery and the idea of steering back to the path of light. Overall, the song speaks about struggles, getting lost, liberation, and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
You pull me in
I am attracted to you and drawn towards you
You pull me out, into the blue
You take me away from my comfort zone and into the unknown
The deepness surrounds me
I am surrounded by a deep and meaningful experience
You tie me up
You restrict me in some way, preventing me from moving forward
You tie me down, but I get loose
Despite your attempts to hold me back, I am able to break free and move forward
Lighthouse
A beacon of hope and guidance, representing a path to follow
I lost my sense of direction
I am lost and unsure of what path to take
I drifted from my center
I have strayed from my true self and my core values
Faraway and yet so close
The thing I desire is within reach, yet still feels distant
My body weaves into timeless waves
I am fully immersed in a timeless and everlasting experience
Tears of thunder
Intense and overwhelming emotions that are both beautiful and destructive
Storms of joy, that's how I know
My intense feelings of happiness are so strong, they feel like a storm brewing inside me
I'll be sailing again
I will continue to move forward and navigate through life's challenges
Light House
A symbol of the end of the journey, representing the completion of a goal or accomplishment
I think this ship has sailed
I have missed my chance or opportunity, and it is time to move on
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DOLAN SIMON, FRIEDMAN GUTIERREZ ANASTASIA SALA
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