Lights Out
Blanke RUNN Lyrics

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Things are getting strange, started giving in lately
Make it out of bed, just to feel myself fading
Think I lost my spark
Things are getting dark
Would you understand? Would you give a damn? Do you
Ever feel the same, like nobody else sees you?
Just the way you are
I can see your spark

And I′m caught in your fire eyes
They're burning just like mine
You only see ′em when the light's out, when the light's out
Yeah, I, I see your heart′s on fire
They′re burning just like mine
You only see 'em when the light′s out, when the light's out

Maybe we′re the same, but a little bit different
Even little flames, you can see from a distance
You're the same as me
Must be destiny
Oh, that we′re here and we're sharing this moment
There's beauty in the bruised and the broken hearts
Darling, even in the dark

And I, I see your heart′s on fire
They′re burning just like mine
You only see 'em when the light′s out, when the light's out
I, I see your heart′s on fire
They're burning just like mine
You only see ′em when the light's out, when the light's out

When the light′s out

And I, I see your heart′s on fire

They're burning just like mine
You only see ′em when the light's out, when the light′s out

Overall Meaning

In "Lights Out", Blanke RUNN describes a sense of alienation and loneliness, where they feel that no one really understands them or sees them for who they truly are. They suggest that they may have lost their spark, and things have become dark and strange for them. Despite this, they still hope that someone will understand them and care enough to try.

The chorus of the song suggests that there may be someone else who is going through a similar experience. Blanke RUNN recognizes this person in their "fire eyes" and "heart on fire", but they can only see it when the light is out. This may be a metaphor for how people often hide their true selves from the world, and only reveal them in moments of vulnerability or darkness.

Blanke RUNN takes comfort in the fact that they are not alone in their experiences, and they believe that there is something beautiful in the "bruised and broken hearts" of those who have been through similar struggles. They suggest that this shared experience may be destiny, and that it is a privilege to be able to share a moment with someone who truly understands.

Overall, "Lights Out" is a heartfelt and introspective song about feeling disconnected from others, but finding hope and beauty in shared experiences of pain and vulnerability.

Line by Line Meaning

Things are getting strange, started giving in lately
I feel like things are changing around me and I'm starting to feel overwhelmed by it all.

Make it out of bed, just to feel myself fading
I get out of bed every day but I feel like I'm losing my energy and enthusiasm as time goes on.

Think I lost my spark
I feel like I've lost the passion and drive that used to motivate me in life.

Things are getting dark
My outlook on life is becoming increasingly negative and pessimistic.

Would you understand? Would you give a damn? Do you
I wonder if anyone else can relate to how I'm feeling and if anyone cares enough to try and help me through it.

Ever feel the same, like nobody else sees you?
Have you ever felt like your struggles and feelings are invisible to everyone else around you?

Just the way you are
I accept and appreciate you for who you are, flaws and all.

I can see your spark
I see the potential and passion within you, even if you can't see it yourself.

And I'm caught in your fire eyes
I'm captivated and drawn in by the intensity in your eyes.

They're burning just like mine
We share a similar passion and energy that fuels us in life.

You only see 'em when the light's out, when the light's out
Our intensity and passion shines brightest when we're faced with darkness and adversity.

Maybe we're the same, but a little bit different
We may have differences, but fundamentally we share similar experiences and struggles.

Even little flames, you can see from a distance
Even small glimpses of passion and energy can be noticeable from afar.

You're the same as me
I see a reflection of myself in you, our struggles and passions are shared.

Must be destiny
Our connection and understanding of each other must be meant to be.

Oh, that we're here and we're sharing this moment
I'm grateful to be sharing this moment and connection with you.

There's beauty in the bruised and the broken hearts
Even in our vulnerability and pain, there is beauty and strength to be found.

Darling, even in the dark
My affection for you extends to even the darkest moments in life.

Writer(s): Avena Savage, Grant Joseph Boutin, John Paul David Orchison, Katie Hargrove

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