DZ Deathrays are a trio dance punk band from Brisbane, Australia. Started p… Read Full Bio ↴DZ Deathrays are a trio dance punk band from Brisbane, Australia. Started playing house parties, will most likely end at one. Formerly DZ.

Their debut EP, Ruined My Life was released in 2009. They released their debut album, Bloodstreams, on May 7, 2012.

Their 3rd album, Bloody Lovely, was released 2018.

Their fourth album, Positive rising pt. 1 was launched in August 2019

Northern lights
DZ Deathrays Lyrics

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So tired lay awake at night
Walked upstairs, flicked on the light
This house tells me what I miss the most
Curled up inside my own little world

Getting hassled but his lesson's learnt
Staying true's more trouble than it's worth
Drawing lines on my favourite shirt

Don't pretend like it's not gonna hurt

Getting lost in a of thoughts
(Nobody's home)
Never learn from what I'm taught
(Nobody's home)
This house tells me what I miss the most
(Nobody's home)
You're all just guests and I'm the host
(Nobody's home)

Getting hassled but his lesson's learnt
Staying true's more trouble than it's worth
Drawing lines on my favourite shirt
Don't pretend like it's not gonna hurt

The northern lights, the northern lights

The northern lights, the northern lights
The northern lights, the northern lights

Getting hassled but his lesson's learnt
Staying true's more trouble than it's worth
Drawing lines on my favourite shirt
Don't pretend like it's not gonna hurt

Getting hassled but his lesson's learnt
Staying true's more trouble than it's worth
Drawing lines on my favourite shirt
Don't pretend like it's not gonna hurt

The northern lights, the northern lights

Overall Meaning

The song "Northern Lights" by DZ Deathrays is about feeling disconnected and isolated from the world, even when surrounded by people. The lyrics suggest that the singer is in a state of emotional turmoil, unsure of what he wants or needs and unable to find peace or comfort. The opening verse reveals his sleepless nights and his longing for something he cannot name, as he wanders around his empty house, searching for solace. The house becomes a symbol of his innermost feelings and desires, while highlighting his sense of detachment from others.

The second verse highlights the singer's attempt to stay true to himself despite the challenges he faces. However, he acknowledges that this path is more complicated than he imagined, as it often leads to conflict and pain. This struggle is represented by the act of drawing lines on his favorite shirt, a symbol of his identity and individuality. The chorus then repeats the phrase "the northern lights" as an image of beauty and mystery, a possible escape from the trials of everyday life. In essence, the song is about navigating the complexities of human emotions and relationships, while still trying to find a sense of belonging.

Line by Line Meaning

So tired lay awake at night
The singer can't sleep and is feeling restless.

Walked upstairs, flicked on the light
The singer gets up to turn on the lights, possibly to ease their restlessness.

This house tells me what I miss the most
The singer's surroundings remind them of what they're missing in their life.

Curled up inside my own little world
The artist is isolated and keeping to themselves.

Getting hassled but his lesson's learnt
The artist has gone through trouble but has learned from their experiences.

Staying true's more trouble than it's worth
Being honest and remaining true to oneself is difficult and comes with consequences.

Drawing lines on my favourite shirt
The singer is marking their clothes, possibly as a form of self-expression or rebellion.

Don't pretend like it's not gonna hurt
There will be consequences for the artist's actions, and they can't ignore that fact.

Getting lost in a of thoughts
The artist is consumed by their own thoughts.

(Nobody's home)
There is a feeling of emptiness in the artist's surroundings.

Never learn from what I'm taught
The singer struggles to learn from their experiences or the advice of others.

You're all just guests and I'm the host
The artist feels in control of their surroundings and views others as temporary visitors.

The northern lights, the northern lights
This line is repeated multiple times and could represent something that the singer is yearning for or a moment of clarity.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SHANE MICHAEL PARSONS, SIMON JAMES HINKLER RIDLEY

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