The Lighthouse
Applause Lyrics


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May I join your side sometimes
May I let you drive me for a while
I want to see the world for what it is
But my peaceful tower
Is not easy to leave

May I join your side sometimes
May I let you drive me for a while
I want to see the world for what it is
But my lonely lighthouse
It's so hard to get in

So this is where you live
In a world unachieved
Your helicoidal stairway
Won't bring to the sky

May I join your side sometimes
May I let you drive me for a while
I want to see the world for what it is
But my lonely lighthouse
It's so hard to get in

So this is where you live
In a world unachieved




Your helicoidal stairway
Won't bring to the sky

Overall Meaning

In The Lighthouse, Applause acknowledges her own limitations and asks for someone to help her broaden her perspective. The lyrics repeatedly ask for permission to join the other person's side and let them take the lead for a while, indicating a willingness to trust and be vulnerable with this person. The metaphor of the lighthouse suggests that she is currently in a safe and stable place, but recognizes that she may be missing out on fully experiencing the world. However, leaving the comfort of her "peaceful tower" is difficult, and even harder to enter the "lonely lighthouse" of the other person.


The mentioned “helical stairway” is a type of stair in which a circular shaft consists of rising tread segments, resulting in a spiral around a pole. The stairs in a lighthouse are usually an excellent example of such helical stairs that wind around the central light or beacon of a lighthouse. In addition, the reference to the unachieved world suggests that the other person may have already explored more of the world, and can help Applause expand her own knowledge and experiences.


Overall, the lyrics of The Lighthouse convey a desire for growth and exploration while acknowledging the challenges and fears that come with stepping outside of one's comfort zone. The metaphor of the lighthouse adds depth to the meaning of the lyrics, highlighting the importance of having a guiding light or person to help navigate through life's uncertainties.


Line by Line Meaning

May I join your side sometimes
Can I stand beside you at times?


May I let you drive me for a while
Can I depend on you for guidance temporarily?


I want to see the world for what it is
I desire to gain a clear picture of reality.


But my peaceful tower
However, my serene refuge,


Is not easy to leave
Is challenging to vacate.


But my lonely lighthouse
However, my solitary beacon,


It's so hard to get in
It is difficult to enter.


So this is where you live
So this is your dwelling place?


In a world unachieved
In an unfulfilled reality.


Your helicoidal stairway
Your spiral staircase


Won't bring to the sky
Does not lead to the heavens.




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