Limelight
Boyinaband Lyrics


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I started the story without a connection
Narrated my path with a lack of direction
But...
circumstance made that path collide with yours
Your life saved mine through sliding doors
You see... it's confession time
It's even good for me like 5 potions of Clementine
You thought you would would change but your inner strength shined
You thought you would break but you never did cry

Through the violence and trying times I tried to describe that even though you're quite mean that I like you
Fights? True... we had our share
But in those circumstances man
that is fair
And you were so smart and we were so synced
and you were such a big part of this whole thing
And I care about the others
But I know... you know it within you
You're special... and so it continues...

This can't be the credits
You were the limelight... you were the limelight girl
And I'll never find another... and I'm never going to recover
This can't be the credits
You were the limelight... you are the limelight girl
And I'll never find another and I'm never going to recover

It hurts!
Goddammit! It hurts so much!
Like a car crash... man... I think I burnt the clutch
Bustin' the fallen pass that consumed you
I stayed lucky for as long as I knew you.
Now welcome my memories and play them again...
and again.
and again.
I can play and pretend, turn my back to the world and tell it...

NO, SIR

There's no way in hell i intend to let it go, sir.

Okay, I have to trust.
Cause' I really don't want this to be the last of us
NO
It's too soon...

Way too soon...

You were more of a cure than you knew
Goddammit I loved you!
You elevated me
ele-elevated to...
...the next level and I hope you know you were desperately low
Cause' i know you knew it within you
But the games never end...
...so it continues

This can't be the credits
You were the limelight... you were the limelight girl
And I'll never find another and I'm never going to recover
This can't be the credits
You were the limelight... you are the limelight girl
And I'll never find another and I'm never going to recover

Show me your world... you let me escape

So never think for a second I'm forgetting your face
Never think for a second I'm forgetting your face!

Show me your world... you let me escape

So never think for a second I'm forgetting your face!
Never think for a second that someones taking your place!

This can't be the credits
You were the limelight... you were the limelight girl
And I'll never find another and I'm never going to recover
This can't be the credits
You were the limelight... you are the limelight girl
And I'll never find another and I'm never going to recover
This can't be the credits

Show me your world...

And I'll never find another and I'm never going to recover
This can't be the credits

...you let me escape!





And I'll never find another and I'm never going to recover

Overall Meaning

The song "Limelight" by YouTuber and musician Dave Brown (aka Boyinaband) is an emotional tribute to a person who has had a profound impact on the singer's life. The lyrics take us on a journey that explores the intricacies of human relationships, the pain of loss, and the power of memories. The song starts with the singer admitting to having no direction in life until they meet the other person. The two of them complement each other so well, and the singer acknowledges the profound impact the other person has had on their life. The singer speaks of how the other person has been instrumental in helping them grow as an individual.


The singer admits that they have had their share of fights, but it's just how things are between two people. Despite their differences, they understand each other and are "so synced." The singer goes on to say that the other person is special and irreplaceable, and they'll never find someone like them again. The song is a reflection of the singer's grief, and they're finding it difficult to come to terms with the fact that the other person is no longer around. The song ends on a plea to the other person, asking them to show the singer their world and never to forget their face.


In summary, "Limelight" is a touching tribute to a person who has had a significant impact on the singer's life. The song is an exploration of human relationships, loss, grief, and the power of memories.


Line by Line Meaning

I started the story without a connection
I began telling my story aimlessly


Narrated my path with lack of direction
I explained my journey without a clear understanding of where it was headed


But circumstance made that path collide with yours
But then fate intervened, causing our paths to cross


Your life saved mine through sliding doors
Due to your actions, my life was spared in a close call


You see... it's confession time
It's time for me to express my true feelings


It's even good for me like 5 potions of Clementine
Expressing my feelings is therapeutic for me


You thought you would would change but your inner strength shined
You believed you could change but your resilience proved you didn't need to


You thought you would break but you never did cry
You anticipated a breakdown but remained strong and never shed a tear


Through the violence and trying times I tried to describe that even though you're quite mean that I like you
During tough times, I attempted to express that, despite your tough exterior, I care for you


Fights? True... we had our share
We have had disagreements and conflicts


But in those circumstances man, that is fair
Given the circumstances, arguments are understandable


And you were so smart and we were so synced, and you were such a big part of this whole thing
You were intelligent and crucial to everything we did together


And I care about the others
I care about everyone in my life


But I know... you know it within you
But deep down, you know how special you are


You're special... and so it continues...
You have unique qualities that carry on through time


This can't be the credits
This can't be the end of our story


You were the limelight... you were the limelight girl
You were the center of attention and the most important person in my life


And I'll never find another... and I'm never going to recover
I will never find someone like you and I will never fully be able to move on from you


It hurts! Goddammit! It hurts so much!
The pain of losing you is unbearable


Like a car crash... man... I think I burnt the clutch
It feels like a traumatic event that has left permanent damage


Bustin' the fallen pass that consumed you
I helped you break free from a situation that was taking over your life


I stayed lucky for as long as I knew you.
I was fortunate to be with you for the time we had together


Now welcome my memories and play them again... and again... and again.
I am embracing the memories we shared and replaying them in my mind


I can play and pretend, turn my back to the world and tell it... NO, SIR
I can distract myself and pretend that everything is okay, but I won't let anyone tell me what to do


There's no way in hell I intend to let it go, sir.
I refuse to let go of my feelings for you


Okay, I have to trust.
I need to trust in the future and hope for the best


Cause' I really don't want this to be the last of us
Because I don't want our story to end here


NO, it's too soon... Way too soon...
It's too painful to end things now; it's much too soon


You were more of a cure than you knew
You had a much bigger impact on me than you realized


Goddammit I loved you!
I loved you deeply


You elevated me
You brought me to a higher level


ele-elevated to... ...the next level and I hope you know you were desperately low
You helped me reach the next level, and I hope you understand how much I appreciated it


But the games never end... ...so it continues
Our story will never truly come to an end; it will always be a part of me


Show me your world... you let me escape
You introduced me to a world I had never experienced before


So never think for a second I'm forgetting your face
I will never forget your face


Never think for a second I'm forgetting your face!
I will never forget your face!


This can't be the credits
This can't be the end of our story


You were the limelight... you were the limelight girl
You were the center of attention and the most important person in my life


And I'll never find another and I'm never going to recover
I will never find someone like you and I will never fully be able to move on from you


Show me your world...
Show me the unique perspective you have on life


And I'll never find another and I'm never going to recover
I will never find someone like you and I will never fully be able to move on from you


This can't be the credits
This can't be the end of our story


...you let me escape!
You allowed me to escape from the reality of life, if only for a little while


And I'll never find another and I'm never going to recover
I will never find someone like you and I will never fully be able to move on from you




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@invisibleninja7873

Fuuuuuck I didn’t think of that


We well never see him play tlou2


when he played the first one that series got me through a deep depressive state and with the announcement of the second one I was over the moon to watch him play it! My fall back my escape my reality escape were his videos for things weren’t complicated there where things didn’t need to have a meaning and I could always count on more to come there was always more to come! but that’s gone it is it’s done there is no more it’s over


and…



I’m lost without it



@SN-nt2vk

My brother introduced me to cry and late night back in 2016. He would always tune in to LNC while working or drawing. I would always stay up with him listening to the streams. We laughed so much with your jokes and your banter. After my brother moved out, I felt sad that I wouldn't experience that kind of happiness with him again but I fell in love with cry so much. I watched his games here so many times and I loved him so much. I remember staying up all night watching highlights of the streams and laugh all night.
And now with recent events, it feels like someone big I look up to let me down so much. My brother got lost in time and didn't care that these events happened but I feel devastated that one of my only youtube idols let me down.

I only came back to this song to feel nostalgia. But now I feel tears are holding back. Not seeing your channel on Twitch hurts. Looking back at these videos hurt. Your voice, your laugh, that I fell so in love with, hurts so much.

Cry. I know you did something bad. But I still miss you. I hope you are doing okay, despite everything.

You showed me your world
You let me escape
So don't think for a second that someone is taking your place
Cry



All comments from YouTube:

@ChaoticMonki

For those who keep asking, that is Dave's bearded chum being a lovely stand-in in the video.

Head to his channel to see who I am talking about. :D

@Solipses

every time someone shows their face on one of your videos people always think it's you i s2g

@danielashbridge880

Damn it! >~< knew it was too good to be true!

@FreakInTheMask

Welp! This song is now going to be playing for the next three days for me and its going on my phone and ipod Cry this was amazing you said you couldnt rap or sing but I freaking love this 

@turlakingdomlives

Beautiful singing and rapping Cry. Literally raping the repeat button :)

@danielashbridge880

Good song though cry, do more!

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@Sybato

Hearing the "YoU WeRe ThE LiMeLiGhT gIrL" after seeing the "learn to sing in 30 days" video from dave is really funny

@prideofmanny2981

Literally all the comments to the vid were time stamps lol

@acesworld7782

right though?

@horriblekids

astro vlogs frfrfr

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