Neon lights
BTRN Lyrics

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Neon signs in the city
Right on time, You look so pretty

Takes me back to 17 when we
caught a cab,we never felt so free

We didnʼt know when weʼd go home
We never had a better place to be,

in the back, electric eyes they meet
Whoʼd never thought weʼd be alone

Itʼs a late night, on the road for us
Feeling so high, canʼt get enough
Street lights burn
Will we ever learn

We got no plans, just you and me
Cruising right down the 43
Those Street lights burn
Will the world still turn

The sun goes down, behind the waves
Can you hear me now, when I say

It takes me back to
Sneaking out at 17 when we
caught a cab, we never felt so free
We didnʼt know when weʼd go home

We never had a better place to be,
in the back, electric eyes they meet,
We never thought weʼd be alone, alone, alone, alone

Itʼs a late night, on the road for us
Feeling so high, canʼt get enough
Street lights burn
Will we ever learn

We got no plans, just you and me
Cruising right down the 43
Those Street lights burn
Will the world still turn

Itʼs a late night, on the road for us
Feeling so high, canʼt get enough
Street lights burn
Will we ever learn

We got no plans, just you and me
Cruising right down the 43

Those Street lights burn
Will the world still turn

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of BTRN's song "Neon Lights" evoke a sense of nostalgia and freedom, taking the listener back to a youthful and carefree time. The imagery of neon signs in the city and the feeling of looking pretty and free with someone special creates a romantic and adventurous atmosphere. The reference to being 17 and catching a cab symbolizes a time of spontaneity and living in the moment, not knowing when they would go home but feeling like they were in the best place possible.

The electric eyes meeting in the back of the cab suggest a connection and intimacy between the two individuals, highlighting a sense of unexpected companionship and possibly a budding romance. The repetition of the line "Who’d never thought we’d be alone" hints at the unpredictability of life and the surprises that can come from unexpected encounters.

The lyrics also touch on themes of escapism and living in the present moment, with the singers cruising down the road without any concrete plans, simply enjoying each other's company and the thrill of the moment. The mention of street lights burning and questioning whether they will ever learn implies a sense of recklessness and a willingness to embrace the unknown, even if it means facing consequences.

As the sun sets behind the waves, there is a sense of reflection and introspection, with the singer reminiscing about sneaking out at 17 and feeling liberated and alive. The repeated refrain of "will the world still turn" suggests a contemplation of the passage of time and the uncertainty of the future, while still basking in the euphoria of the present moment and the connection shared between two people on a late-night adventure. The song ultimately captures the thrill of youthful rebellion and the fleeting magic of being lost in the night, surrounded by neon lights and the promise of endless possibilities.

Line by Line Meaning

Neon signs in the city
Bright lights in the urban area

Right on time, You look so pretty
You are looking beautiful and timely

Takes me back to 17 when we
Reminds me of when we were 17

caught a cab,we never felt so free
Took a taxi and felt liberated

We didnʼt know when weʼd go home
We were unsure of when we would return home

We never had a better place to be,
We never found a more perfect place

in the back, electric eyes they meet
Our gaze met in the back seat

Whoʼd never thought weʼd be alone
We never imagined we'd end up alone

Itʼs a late night, on the road for us
Late night driving adventure

Feeling so high, canʼt get enough
Thrilling experience, wanting more

Street lights burn
The street lights shine brightly