Flashlight
DJ Fresh (feat Ellie Goulding) Lyrics
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When you played the thief and I played the fool
And I, I'll make you move, I'll make you move, I'll make you move
Spent so long crying over you, now I'm coming your way
Gonna make you move
Gonna make you move, I'll make you move, make you move
Tracing faces in the sand
I'll make you move, I'll make you move
I'll make you move
I'll make you run faster, faster, faster
Flashlight, flashlight
Get outta my way, get outta my way
'Cause I can't lose
I'll make you run faster, faster, faster
Flashlight, flashlight
Get outta my way, get outta my way
I'm coming through
I'll make you run, oh, I'll make you run, oh
I'll make you run, oh, I'll make you run, oh
Coming down on you with a flashing light
There's nowhere to run, baby, you can't hide
Gonna make you move, make you move, make you move
It's too late now the table's turned
There's no going back and you'll never learn
Unless I make you move
I'll make you move, I'll make you move
And you think I'm still broken hearted
But you will never win the war you started
You better open your eyes
Faster, faster, faster
Flashlight, flashlight
Get outta my way, get outta my way
'Cause I can't lose
I'll make you run faster, faster, faster
Flashlight, flashlight
Get outta my way, get outta my way
I'm coming through
And you think I'm still broken hearted
But you will never win the war you started
You better open your eyes
I'll make you run, I'll make you run, I'll make you run
I'll make you run, I'll make you run, I'll make you run
Faster, faster, faster
Flashlight, flashlight
Get outta my way, get outta my way
'Cause I can't lose
I'll make you run faster, faster, faster
Flashlight, flashlight
Get outta my way, get outta my way
I'm coming through
I'll make you run faster, faster, faster
Flashlight, flashlight
Get outta my way, get outta my way
'Cause I can't lose
I'll make you run faster, faster, faster
Flashlight, flashlight
Get outta my way, get outta my way
I'm coming through
Get outta my way, get outta my way
I'm coming through
The lyrics to DJ Fresh's song "Flashlight" tell the story of someone seeking revenge on a past lover who treated them badly. The first verse describes how the subject of the song was mistreated in the past and how they are now seeking to make their ex-partner "move" by making them feel regret for their actions. The second verse uses more violent imagery, with the singer describing how they are holding a "dagger" and making their ex run with a "flashing light".
The chorus uses the image of a flashlight to symbolize the determination and strength of the singer. They are not going to let their ex walk all over them again and are going to make them "run faster" and get out of their way. The repetition of the phrase "I'll make you move" and "I'll make you run" highlights the strong determination of the singer and speaks to the lengths they are willing to go to prove a point.
The lyrics of "Flashlight" capture a universal feeling of wanting to get revenge on someone who has wronged us in the past. The power of the song comes from its intense imagery and its driving beat, making it perfect for getting pumped up and ready to tackle any challenge.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you remember boy when you were so cruel?
Do you recall the time when you were unkind?
When you played the thief and I played the fool
When you acted as a rascal and I became a simpleton
And I, I'll make you move, I'll make you move, I'll make you move
And I will propel you, urging you to move
Spent so long crying over you, now I'm coming your way
I wasted a considerable amount of time crying over you, but now I'm approaching you
Gonna make you move, I'll make you move, I'll make you move, I'll make you move
I'm determined to push you physically and emotionally, making you shift and react
Tracing faces in the sand
Drawing pictures on the beach with your fingers
Now your dagger is in my hand
Currently, I'm in possession of the tool you intended to use against me
I'll make you run faster, faster, faster, flashlight
I will compel you to accelerate quickly, using a bright light as motivation
Flashlight, get outta my way, get outta my way 'cause I can't lose
Flashlight, move aside, move aside because I refuse to be defeated
Coming down on you with a flashing light, there's nowhere to run
Approaching you abruptly, using a bright beam of light, leaving you no chance of escape
Baby you can't hide and I'll make you move, I'll make you move, I'll make you move
You can't conceal yourself, and I'll force you to react and adjust
It's too late now the tables turned, there's no going back and you'll never learn
The circumstances have altered irreversibly, you have lost your chance to change, and you'll never understand
Unless I make you move, I'll make you move, I'll make you move, I'll make you move
Unless I exert pressure and make you respond, I'll continuously provoke you to react
And you think I'm still broken hearted, but you will never win the war you've started
You believe I'm still agonizing over the past, but you'll never triumph in this hostile situation you initiated
You better run, run, run
You would do well to flee, hastily
And you think I'm still broken hearted, but you will never win the war you've started, you better open your eyes!
You assume I'm still wounded, yet you're doomed to fail in this conflict you instigated, so you should be more alert and vigilant
I'll make you run, I'll make you run, I'll make you run, I'll make you run
I'll coerce you to move briskly, repeatedly
Get outta my way, get outta my way, I'm coming through
Clear a path, clear a path, I'm proceeding with determination
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Daniel Edward Stein, Elena Jane Goulding, George Astasio, Jason Andrew Pebworth, Jonathan Christopher Shave
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@monie9605
Do you remember boy when you were so cruel?
When you played the thief and I played the fool.
Gonna make you move, Iâll make you move, make you move
Spent so long crying over you, now Iâm coming your way
Gonna make you move
Gonna make you move, Iâll make you move, make you move
Tracing faces in the sand
Now your dagger is in my hand
Iâll make you move, Iâll make you move, Iâll make you move
Iâll make you run faster, faster, faster, flashlight
Flashlight, get outta my way, get outta my way
Cause I canât lose.
Iâll make you run faster, faster, faster, flashlight
Flashlight, get outta my way, get outta my way
Iâm coming through.
Iâll make you run oh, Iâll make you run oh
Iâll make you run oh, Iâll make you run oh
Coming down on you with a flashing light, thereâs nowhere to run
Baby you canât hide
Gonna make you move, make you move, make you move
Itâs too late now the tableâs turned, thereâs no going back and youâll never learn
Unless I make you move
Iâll make you move, Iâll make you move, Iâll make you move
And you think Iâm still broken-hearted, but youâll never win the war you started
You'll never open your eyes
Iâll make you run faster, faster, faster, flashlight
Flashlight, get outta my way, get outta my way
Cause I canât lose.
Iâll make you run faster, faster, faster, flashlight
Flashlight, get outta my way, get outta my way
Iâm coming through.
And you think Iâm still broken-hearted but you will never win the war you started,
You'll never open your eyes
Iâll make you run, Iâll make you run, Iâll make you run, Iâll make you run, Iâll make you run, Iâll make you run
Faster, faster, faster, flashlight
Flashlight, get outta my way, get outta my way
Cause I canât lose.
Iâll make you run faster, faster, faster, flashlight
Flashlight, get outta my way, get outta my way
Iâm coming through.
Iâll make you run faster, faster, faster, flashlight
Flashlight, get outta my way, get outta my way
Cause I canât lose.
Iâll make you run faster, faster, faster, flashlight
Flashlight, get outta my way, get outta my way
Iâm coming through.
Get outta my way, get outta my way,
Iâm coming through.
@TheGoldenApple115
Doesn't matter how old it is its still a great song:)
@samjeremy7028
true
@omgthedonny
This song is amazing !!!! DJ Fresh really did it on this one and Ellie's touches are simply perfect chemistry here
@SteveMatic
Serious pity this song hasn't got more views. This track out plays some of the biggest names, no doubt! 10 000 000 at LEAST! For shame. Sick track Fresh. keep 'em coming!
@Slenderwood
Still so incredible in 2021!
@Briansimon2
Finally more DnB! The previous stuff was good as well but I was really missing DJ Fresh's DnB.
@LindsayHands
Unfortunately this is a bit of an old track as it was featured on Halycon Days which was released about a year ago, and before Fresh started making those infamous "vs." tracks
@AugmentDJ
Ellie Goulding! Such a beautiful voice!
@aseltalantbekova05
I've been searching for this song for an eternity... Great song đ
@tylertroughton
Love it đ