Lights
Brasil 690 Lyrics


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I had a way then
Losing it all on my own
I had a heart then
But the queen has been overthrown
And I'm not sleeping now
The dark is too hard to beat
And I'm not keeping up
The strength I need to push me

You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
And dreaming when they're gone
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
Calling, calling, calling home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone

Noises, I play within my head
Touch my own skin
And hope they'll still be there
And I think back to when
My brother and my sister slept
In another place
The only time I feel safe

You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
And dreaming when they're gone
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
Calling, calling, calling home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone

Lights, lights, lights, lights
Lights, lights, lights, lights
Home, home

Lights, lights, lights, lights
Lights, lights, lights, lights
Home, home

You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
Dreaming when they're gone
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
Calling, calling, calling home




You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Lights" by Brasil 690 is a portrayal of one's struggle with depression and the search for hope amidst the darkness. The first verse indicates a time when the singer had everything figured out, then gradually lost control of everything before eventually hitting rock bottom. The line, "But the queen has been overthrown," suggests that someone or something had taken control away from the singer, leaving them feeling powerless. The singer admits to feeling lost and overwhelmed in the second verse, with noises playing in their head, as they hope for a sense of familiarity and safety. However, the chorus is the most significant part of the song. It is a reminder that there is light at the end of the tunnel, symbolized by the line "You show the lights that stop me turn to stone." The person or people who show the light may not necessarily be physically present, but they lend their strength, support, and encouragement from afar.


The chorus inspires the singer to be strong and never give up, even when the lights are no longer shining on them. The words, "And so I tell myself that I'll be strong, dreaming when they're gone," demonstrate that the singer must hold on to the memory of the light even when it seems like it's fading away. The song tells a poignant story that many people can relate to, and it serves as a reminder that every dark situation has a silver lining. Overall, the song has a powerful message of hope that can help those struggling with mental health.


Line by Line Meaning

I had a way then
Once upon a time, I had a sense of direction that I followed confidently.


Losing it all on my own
But I ended up losing everything I had all by myself.


I had a heart then
I used to feel emotions strongly.


But the queen has been overthrown
However, I am no longer in control of my life.


And I'm not sleeping now
I am currently unable to sleep.


The dark is too hard to beat
I struggle to overcome the darkness inside of me.


And I'm not keeping up
I lack the energy necessary to keep pushing forward.


The strength I need to push me
I require additional strength to give me the motivation I need to persevere.


You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You bring light and positivity into my life that helps me avoid becoming emotionless and hardened.


You shine them when I'm alone
You remind me of this light even when I am by myself.


And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
I try to stay optimistic and hesitant even in the darkest moments of my life.


And dreaming when they're gone
I hold onto the hope that things will get better and I will dream of a brighter tomorrow.


'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
Despite my struggles, my heart is pulling me towards something that feels like home.


Calling, calling, calling home
This call is persistent and never-ending.


Noises, I play within my head
I have a lot of mental noise and strife inside of me.


Touch my own skin
I try to ground myself in reality by feeling my own skin and body.


And hope they'll still be there
I hope to retain my sense of self and sanity even as my world changes around me.


And I think back to when
I reminisce about happier times.


My brother and my sister slept
The specific memory that comes to mind is when my siblings were sleeping nearby.


In another place
This memory is from a location I am no longer in.


The only time I feel safe
This memory represents the only time when I felt truly comfortable and protected.


Lights, lights, lights, lights
The lights that represent hope and positivity.


Home, home
The place where my heart truly belongs.




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