Lighthouse
Decadence Dust Lyrics

The lyrics of Decadence Dust's song "Lighthouse" explore themes of emotional turmoil, longing for connection, and the painful struggle between reality and fantasy. The opening lines debate whether it is better to express oneself honestly ("to scream") or to keep emotions hidden ("to keep it inside"). The singer acknowledges that their mind is filled with thoughts and feelings that seem wrong and real at the same time.

The chorus reveals a deep desire for both love and pain. The intensity of these emotions has driven the singer to a point where they feel almost dead, seemingly consumed by their inner conflicts. They yearn to be accepted and let inside someone else's world, to flow through their veins, seeking solace or escape in their "cold waters." This repetition emphasizes their desperation to be understood and truly seen.

In the following verse, the singer expresses their weariness with games and pretense, deciding to leave it all behind. Their exhaustion may stem from constantly seeking love and pain, realizing that this pattern has driven them to the brink of fading away entirely. They long for a release or a way out.

But as the bridge suggests, the truth behind their desires feels terrifying. They compare their search for understanding to looking for a lighthouse in a raging stream, symbolizing the impossibility of finding clarity and guidance in chaotic circumstances. Recognizing their limitation, they refuse to offer wisdom or compromise, understanding that the pursuit of both reality and fantasy can be a messy and unsatisfying endeavor.

The final chorus reaffirms the singer's dream of being let in, of becoming part of someone else's world. They hope to merge their essence with another's, seeking a sense of belonging and the release of their inner struggles. They offer themselves to be carried away by the other person's "cold waters," perhaps finding the solace and connection they've been desperately seeking throughout the song.