Lighthouse
Birdy Lyrics


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Caught up in the riptide
Like a storm on a dark night
In so deep
And it's pulling me from both sides
It's hard to stay upright
In this changing sea

And I'm so full of rage
You used to keep that fire at bay
Now I don't know who I've become
And another day breathes
Tearing at the seams
And I hope I don't come undone

And when these stars rise and fall
And I can't find my way home

Will you be my lighthouse?
When I call out your name
Show me the way
Will you be my lighthouse?
Will you shine out?
Show me the way

So fire up a red light
Into the black sky
Do you see me now?
Do the echoes of my heart
Reach you where you are?
Do you hear the sound?

I still long to feel your touch
You're the iron in my blood
You know my love would never change
And I lie up in my bed
Fighting shadows in my head
And pray you'll get to me someway

And when these stars rise and fall
And I can't find my way home

Will you be my lighthouse?
When I call out your name
Show me the way
Will you be my lighthouse?
Will you shine out?
Show me the way

Oh, lead me home
Back to safer shores
Oh, lead me home
Back to where I belong
Oh, lead me home
Back into your arms
Oh, lead me home
Home

And when these stars rise and fall
And I can't find my way home
When the sunrise won't come

Will you be my lighthouse?
When I call out your name
Show me the way
Will you be my lighthouse?




Will you shine out?
Show me me way

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Birdy's song "Lighthouse" depict a sense of being lost and overwhelmed by life's challenges. The singer feels caught in a riptide, describing it as a storm on a dark night that pulls her from both sides, making it hard to stay upright. She expresses her frustration, feeling full of rage and not knowing who she has become. Each new day feels like it's tearing her apart, and she hopes she doesn't come undone.


The chorus serves as a plea for someone to be her guiding light in the darkness. She asks if they will be her lighthouse, showing her the way when she calls out their name. The imagery of stars rising and falling symbolizes the ups and downs she faces, and the desperation in her voice is evident as she longs for guidance and a sense of home. She wonders if her cries for help will reach the person she longs for, if they hear the echoes of her heart and understand the turmoil she is going through.


The song's emotional depth is further revealed in the second verse, where she confesses her longing for connection and the need to feel the touch of the person she loves. She describes them as the iron in her blood, signifying their importance and unchanging presence in her life. Even in her bed, she fights shadows in her head, pleading for them to find a way to be with her.


Overall, "Lighthouse" conveys a sense of vulnerability, longing, and the yearning for someone to provide guidance and support during trying times. The lyrics capture the essence of feeling lost at sea and desperately seeking a safe harbor.


Line by Line Meaning

Caught up in the riptide
Feeling overwhelmed and swept away by life's challenges


Like a storm on a dark night
Facing difficulties and uncertainties that obscure clarity and guidance


In so deep
Being deeply immersed and affected by the situation


And it's pulling me from both sides
Experiencing conflicting forces that are tugging at one's emotions and decisions


It's hard to stay upright
Struggling to remain balanced and steady in the midst of turmoil


In this changing sea
Navigating through a constantly shifting and unpredictable environment


And I'm so full of rage
Feeling consumed by anger and frustration


You used to keep that fire at bay
Previously, the person mentioned helped control and suppress these intense emotions


Now I don't know who I've become
Feeling lost and unsure about one's changed identity and demeanor


And another day breathes
Each new day brings fresh challenges and difficulties


Tearing at the seams
Feeling overwhelmed and on the verge of falling apart


And I hope I don't come undone
Desperately desiring to hold oneself together and not lose control


And when these stars rise and fall
During moments of celestial shifts and changes


And I can't find my way home
Feeling lost and disconnected from a place of comfort and belonging


Will you be my lighthouse?
Asking for support and guidance to find direction and stability


When I call out your name
Seeking assurance and presence from a specific person


Show me the way
Requesting assistance and clarity to navigate through challenges


So fire up a red light
Illuminate a signal or beacon to stand out in the darkness


Into the black sky
In the midst of a daunting and uncertain environment


Do you see me now?
Longing for recognition and acknowledgement from the intended recipient


Do the echoes of my heart
Wondering if one's emotions and desires can reach the intended person


Reach you where you are?
Questioning if the intended recipient can understand and empathize with the emotions expressed


Do you hear the sound?
Yearning for the intended recipient to listen and respond to the emotional plea


I still long to feel your touch
Craving physical and emotional connection with the intended person


You're the iron in my blood
The mentioned person is essential and deeply ingrained in one's being


You know my love would never change
Assuring that one's love and devotion remains steadfast and constant


And I lie up in my bed
Feeling restless and troubled while laying in bed


Fighting shadows in my head
Struggling with inner demons and negative thoughts


And pray you'll get to me someway
Hoping and wishing for the intended person to reach out or come back


Oh, lead me home
Requesting guidance and direction to return to a place of safety and belonging


Back to safer shores
Returning to a more secure and stable environment


Back to where I belong
Desiring to be reunited with the place or person that feels like home


Back into your arms
Longing to be embraced and comforted by the intended recipient


Oh, lead me home
Repeated plea for guidance and a sense of belonging


Home
Symbolizing a place of safety, comfort, and familiarity


When the sunrise won't come
During a time of prolonged darkness and hardship




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jasmine Lucilla Elisabeth Van Den Bogaerde, Rachel Furner

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Zeiven Music ♪

LYRICS
Caught up in the riptide
Like a storm on a dark night
In so deep
And it's pulling me from both sides
It's hard to stay upright
In this changing sea

And I'm so full of rage
You used to keep that fire at bay
Now I don't know who I've become
And another day breathes
Tearing at the seams
And I hope I don't come undone

And when these stars rise and fall
And I can't find my way home
Will you be my lighthouse?
When I call out your name
Show me the way
Will you be my lighthouse?
Will you shine out?
Show me the way

So fire up a red light
Into the black sky
Do you see me now?
Do the echoes of my heart
Reach you where you are?
Do you hear the sound?

I still long to feel your touch
You're the iron in my blood
You know my love would never change
And I lie up in my bed
Fighting shadows in my head
And pray you'll get to me someway

And when these stars rise and fall
And I can't find my way home
Will you be my lighthouse?
When I call out your name
Show me the way
Will you be my lighthouse?
Will you shine out?
Show me the way

Oh lead me home
Back to safer shores
Oh lead me home
Back to where I belong
Oh lead me home
Back into your arms
Oh lead me home
Home

And when these stars rise and fall
And I can't find my way home
When the sunrise won't come
Will you be my lighthouse?
When I call out your name
Show me the way
Will you be my lighthouse?
Will you shine out?
Show me me way
(also i write music inspired by Lauv/Jeremy Zucker. Feel free to give my songs a listen and subscribe,most probably you'll have no regrets💛have a great dayyy:)



All comments from YouTube:

Osamu S

I'd love to hear a piano version of this song. Birdy said she originally wrote it on the piano :)

Ava

Omg that would sound so beautiful

Zeiven Music ♪

LYRICS
Caught up in the riptide
Like a storm on a dark night
In so deep
And it's pulling me from both sides
It's hard to stay upright
In this changing sea

And I'm so full of rage
You used to keep that fire at bay
Now I don't know who I've become
And another day breathes
Tearing at the seams
And I hope I don't come undone

And when these stars rise and fall
And I can't find my way home
Will you be my lighthouse?
When I call out your name
Show me the way
Will you be my lighthouse?
Will you shine out?
Show me the way

So fire up a red light
Into the black sky
Do you see me now?
Do the echoes of my heart
Reach you where you are?
Do you hear the sound?

I still long to feel your touch
You're the iron in my blood
You know my love would never change
And I lie up in my bed
Fighting shadows in my head
And pray you'll get to me someway

And when these stars rise and fall
And I can't find my way home
Will you be my lighthouse?
When I call out your name
Show me the way
Will you be my lighthouse?
Will you shine out?
Show me the way

Oh lead me home
Back to safer shores
Oh lead me home
Back to where I belong
Oh lead me home
Back into your arms
Oh lead me home
Home

And when these stars rise and fall
And I can't find my way home
When the sunrise won't come
Will you be my lighthouse?
When I call out your name
Show me the way
Will you be my lighthouse?
Will you shine out?
Show me me way
(also i write music inspired by Lauv/Jeremy Zucker. Feel free to give my songs a listen and subscribe,most probably you'll have no regrets💛have a great dayyy:)

Mac Christian

I Love birdy since 2011

Emanuelly Silva

Yesss!

Cristina Gamboa

THIS IS PERFECTION 💗

Sergio Lyra

linda de mais... q melodia, instrumental impecável. Brasil :)

Asmereg

This makes me feel better about my life. Thanks for such a gem Birdy ❤️✨

Patrick Le

The guitar-led instrumental and new lightness makes Birdy's new songs almost sound like Praise and Worship!

Christopher

Well… this song could be interpreted as such.. :)

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