Lights
Deaf Havana Lyrics


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I moved out west to the house where I spent my childhood's first few years
The city don't treat me well these days and it shows
Through the lines on my face, and the bags I carry under my eyes,
I found comfort in change, and the clear air of the countryside.

And I've tried, tried my best to change my ways,
And I've hoped, hoped it would bring better days,
For the thoughts in my mind, they never felt more than ok (they never felt more than ok)
Yeh the thoughts in my mind, they never felt more than ok (they never felt more than ok)

I went 6, 000 miles through 8 different time zones, to the other side of the globe
Where the words that they spoke were so far from my native tongue,
Here the streets overflow, and the flashing lights scramble my mind,
And the change in the time just makes my sleeping harder to find

And I've tried, tried my best to change my ways,
And I've hoped, hoped it would bring better days,
For the thoughts in my mind, they never felt more than ok (they never felt more than ok)
Yeh the thoughts in my mind, they never felt more than ok (they never felt more than ok)

All of my years well I've never been so far from home,
My surroundings will change but I can't help from feeling alone,
No I can't help from feeling alone
No I can't help from feeling alone
(Feeling alone)
No I can't help from feeling alone
(Feeling alone)
No I can't help from feeling alone
(I travelled 6, 000 miles to the other side of the globe/feeling alone)
I can't help from feeling alone, can't help from feeling alone.
(I travelled 6, 000 miles to the other side of the globe/feeling alone)

And I've tried, tried my best to change my ways,
And I've hoped, hoped it would bring better days,




But the thoughts in my mind, they never felt more than ok (they never felt more than ok)
Yeh the thoughts in my mind, they never felt more than ok (they never felt more than ok)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Deaf Havana's song "Lights" tell a tale of a person who is dissatisfied with their current circumstances and seeks change. The singer of the story moves from the city to the countryside, seeking solace in the clear air and open spaces. They hope that this change of scenery will bring better days, but their thoughts and worries continue to weigh them down. The song's focus shifts halfway through, as the singer moves further away from home to a distant land where everything is different, including the language. Even though they seek change, they cannot help but feel alone in their new surroundings. The song is about the universal human experience of restlessness and dissatisfaction, the longing for change that we carry with us, constantly searching for a place to call home.


The song "Lights" was released in 2013 as a part of Deaf Havana's album "Old Souls." The band members have described this album as a "rebirth" for them, as they had undergone numerous lineup changes and stylistic shifts in the years leading up to "Old Souls." "Lights" was one of the first songs written for the album, and it set the tone for the rest of the tracks. The song's lyrics are deeply personal and introspective, written by James Veck-Gilodi, the band's lead singer and primary songwriter. Many fans have found the song relatable and moving, as it touches on themes of homesickness, loneliness, and the pursuit of happiness and fulfillment.


Line by Line Meaning

I moved out west to the house where I spent my childhood's first few years
I relocated to the place where I once lived as a child


The city don't treat me well these days and it shows
The urban environment negatively affects my well-being


Through the lines on my face, and the bags I carry under my eyes,
The physical indications of exhaustion and stress are present on my face


I found comfort in change, and the clear air of the countryside.
The serenity of nature and a shift in surroundings bring me solace


And I've tried, tried my best to change my ways,
I have made efforts to alter my behavior


And I've hoped, hoped it would bring better days,
I had aspirations that these changes would lead to positive outcomes


For the thoughts in my mind, they never felt more than ok (they never felt more than ok)
My mental state remains unchanged despite my attempts at self-improvement


Yeh the thoughts in my mind, they never felt more than ok (they never felt more than ok)
My mental state is still merely tolerable


I went 6, 000 miles through 8 different time zones, to the other side of the globe
I traveled a great distance across multiple time zones to a foreign place


Where the words that they spoke were so far from my native tongue,
The language barrier impeded my ability to communicate effectively


Here the streets overflow, and the flashing lights scramble my mind,
The sensory overload of the bustling metropolis disorients me


And the change in the time just makes my sleeping harder to find
The disruption to my circadian rhythm makes it difficult to fall asleep


All of my years well I've never been so far from home,
This marks the furthest I have ever been from my place of origin


My surroundings will change but I can't help from feeling alone,
Despite the shift in environment, I still experience a sense of solitude


No I can't help from feeling alone
I am unable to overcome my feelings of loneliness


(Feeling alone)
Emphasizing my persistent sense of isolation


(I travelled 6, 000 miles to the other side of the globe/feeling alone)
Even with such a drastic relocation, I am still consumed by solitude


But the thoughts in my mind, they never felt more than ok (they never felt more than ok)
My mental state remains stagnant


Yeh the thoughts in my mind, they never felt more than ok (they never felt more than ok)
My mindset is still just mediocre




Writer(s): Christopher Daniel Pennells, Matthew Veck-Gilodi, James Veck-Gilodi, Lee William Wilson, Max Britton, Thomas Ogden Copyright: BMG Rights Management (Uk) Ltd.

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