When the Lights Go Out
Crybaby Lyrics

I sat at your bedside
I sat by the side of your bed, where you were lying due to illness or injury

Mumbling to sorrow
I spoke quietly to my own feelings of sadness and grief

Holding onto your hand
I gripped your hand tightly, not wanting to let go

My back against morrow
I was facing the opposite direction of the sunrise, perhaps indicating a sense of finality or impending darkness

There’s a beauty in this
Despite the sadness and pain, there is a certain beauty or value in the experience of being present in someone's final moments

A privilege in parting I know
I recognize that it is a privilege to be able to be with someone during their final moments, even though it is also difficult and painful

The years turned to days
As someone nears the end of their life, time seems to pass more quickly

The days turned to hours
The sense of time passing more quickly intensifies as the end approaches

Penitent in black
Dressed in black as a symbol of mourning and penitence for past mistakes or regrets

Pressing flesh amongst the flowers
Perhaps attending a funeral or paying respects at a graveside surrounded by floral arrangements

I regret a lot and said a lot of things
I have many regrets and words left unsaid

I never thought I would say
I never expected to find myself in this situation, having to say goodbye to someone I love

But I think about her
Despite the passage of time, memories of this person are still very present in my mind and heart

I think about her everyday
Thoughts of this person still occupy my mind every day

Well the night was ours
A memory of a time when this person was still alive and we were together and happy

We were swinging in the stars
A vivid description of a happy memory of being carefree and enjoying being alive

When the lights went out
Perhaps a metaphor for the end of this person's life, and the light of their presence in my life being extinguished

She was burning bright
This person had a bright and fiery spirit that will be missed

When we said goodnight
Saying goodbye is never easy, especially when it is final

Oh honey when the lights go out
Addressing this person directly, wondering if their presence will still be felt after they are gone

Will I see you again?
A universal question about the possibility of an afterlife or some kind of reunion with loved ones who have passed away

Plucking out their heartstrings
This line could refer to causing pain or emotional distress to someone else, perhaps unintentionally

Rattling their cages
Trying to break free from a confining or oppressive situation

Butter fingered lovers
Perhaps a reference to clumsy, fumbling attempts at romance or physical intimacy

Ripping out the pages
Tearing apart or destroying something that was once whole, perhaps out of anger or frustration

To the rules of the game
A nod to the idea that life can sometimes feel like a game with unclear or unfair rules

They’re never willing to play
Some people refuse to play by the rules and prefer to make their own way

We traced her steps across linoleum in kitten heels
Recalling a specific memory or moment in time when this person was still alive, perhaps involving a specific outfit or type of footwear

And pressed our faces in the crush of velveteen and satin trim
Savoring the sensory experience of being close to this person, feeling the texture of their clothing or surroundings

She kept her faith on windowsills in plastic figurines
A glimpse into this person's personal beliefs or spirituality, perhaps through the objects they kept in their home

Dedicated to a life spent letting go go gone
Perhaps reflecting on the idea that life is fleeting and that we must let go of people, things, and moments as they pass us by

Into the middle of the night
An indication that this person was a significant presence in the artist's life, something that is sorely missed

Will I see you again?
A question that lingers long after this person's passing, never fully resolved

Will I see you again?
An expression of ongoing longing and sadness experienced by the artist

Will I see you again?
A reminder that life is precious, fleeting, and uncertain, and that we must cherish the moments we have with the people we love