Neon Lights
Demi Lovato | www.AudioCastle.net Lyrics
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We'll be shootin' stars just passin' by
You'll be comin' home with me tonight
We'll be burnin' up like neon lights
Be still, my heart cuz it's freakin' out
It's freaking out
Right now
We're beautiful
Right now
You're all I see in all these places
You're all I see in all these faces
So let's pretend we're running out of time
Of time!
Baby when they look up at the sky
We'll be shootin' stars just passin' by
You'll be comin' home with me tonight
And we'll be burnin' up like neon lights
Baby when they look up at the sky
We'll be shootin' stars just passin' by
You'll be comin' home with me tonight
And we'll be burnin' up like neon lights
(Neon lights, neon lights, neon lights)
Like neon lights! Oh!
Like neon lights! Oh!
Be still, my heart cuz it's freakin' out
It's freaking out
Right now
Shining like stars cuz we're beautiful
We're beautiful
Right now
You're all I see in all these places
You're all I see in all these faces
So let's pretend we're running out of time
Of time!
Baby when they look up at the sky
We'll be shootin' stars just passin' by
You'll be comin' home with me tonight
And we'll be burnin' up like neon lights
Baby when they look up at the sky
We'll be shootin' stars just passin' by
You'll be comin' home with me tonight
And we'll be burnin' up like neon lights
(Neon lights, neon lights, neon lights)
Like neon lights! Oh!
Like neon lights! Oh!
Shining like stars cuz we're beautiful (beautiful)
You're all I see in all these places
You're all I see in all these faces
So let's pretend we're running out of time
Of time
Like neon lights! Oh!
Like neon lights! Oh!
Be still, my heart cuz it's freaking out
The song "Neon Lights" by Demi Lovato is a carefree party anthem that celebrates love, youth, and the feeling of being alive in the present moment. The opening lines, "Baby when they look up at the sky, we'll be shooting stars just passing by," suggest the idea of seizing the day and living life to the fullest, like shooting stars that light up the night sky for just a brief moment. The singer wants to share this experience with the person she loves, who she imagines coming home with her and burning up like neon lights.
As the chorus repeats, "We'll be burning up like neon lights," the playful, upbeat melody is matched with lyrics that celebrate the beauty of the present moment. The singer's heart is "freaking out" but she's shining like a star because she's with the person she loves. The song suggests that when we find love, we should embrace it and celebrate it with all our strength, because life is fleeting: "So let's pretend we're running out of time."
Overall, "Neon Lights" is a fun, catchy song that celebrates the joy of being alive and in love. With its upbeat melody and infectious chorus, it's an anthem for anyone who wants to let go, dance and celebrate the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby when they look up at the sky
The singer imagines being seen as shooting stars in the night sky, fleeting but beautiful.
We'll be shootin' stars just passin' by
Rather than enduring or making a permanent impact, the singer and her subject will move quickly but memorably.
You'll be comin' home with me tonight
The person she desires will be leaving with her for the night.
And we'll be burnin' up like neon lights
Their attraction will be passionate and combustible, like bright city lights.
Be still, my heart cuz it's freakin' out
The artist's heart is pounding and overwhelmed by her immense feelings of love.
It's freaking out
The singer is in a state of elation or agitation, unable to calm her emotions.
Right now
Her feelings are immediate and intense, currently consuming her.
Shining like stars cuz we're beautiful
Their love and passion makes them luminous and appealing, like celestial bodies.
You're all I see in all these places
The artist is fixated upon her object of affection, unable to acknowledge others around her.
You're all I see in all these faces
The artist's focus on the one she loves excludes all others around her.
So let's pretend we're running out of time
Rather than delaying or extending, the singer suggests appreciating what they have as if it were fleeting.
Of time!
The artist emphasizes the temporary nature of their situation and love.
Like neon lights! Oh!
Comparing their love and passion to bright, attention-grabbing city lights.
Contributed by Anthony S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Baby when they look up at the sky
We'll be shooting stars just passing by
You'll be coming home with me tonight
We'll be burning up like neon lights
Be still my heart 'cause it's freaking out, it's freaking out, right now
Shining like stars 'cause we're beautiful, we're beautiful, right now
You're all I see in all these places
You're all I see in all these faces
So let's pretend we're running out of time, of time
Baby when they look up at the sky
We'll be shooting stars just passing by
You'll be coming home with me tonight
And we'll be burning up like neon lights
Baby when they look up at the sky
We'll be shooting stars just passing by
You'll be coming home with me tonight
And we'll be burning up like neon lights
Neon lights
Neon lights
Neon lights
Like neon lights
Like neon lights
Be still my heart 'cause it's freaking out, it's freaking out, right now
Shining like stars 'cause we're beautiful, we're beautiful, right now
You're all I see in all these places
You're all I see in all these faces
So let's pretend we're running out of time, of time
Baby when they look up at the sky
We'll be shooting stars just passing by
You'll be coming home with me tonight
And we'll be burning up like neon lights
Baby when they look up at the sky
We'll be shooting stars just passing by
You'll be coming home with me tonight
And we'll be burning up like neon lights
Neon lights
Neon lights
Neon lights
Like neon lights
Like neon lights
Shining like stars 'cause we're beautiful, beautiful
You're all I see in all these places
You're all I see in all these faces
So let's pretend we're running out of time, of time
Like neon lights
Like neon lights
Be still my heart 'cause it's freaking out
@pradeeprout5288
love youuuu demiiiii!!!!!!
Baby when they look up at the sky
We'll be shooting stars just passing by
You'll be coming home with me tonight
We'll be burning up like neon lights
Be still my heart 'cause it's freaking out, it's freaking out, right now
Shining like stars 'cause we're beautiful, we're beautiful, right now
You're all I see in all these places
You're all I see in all these faces
So let's pretend we're running out of time, of time
Baby when they look up at the sky
We'll be shooting stars just passing by
You'll be coming home with me tonight
And we'll be burning up like neon lights
Baby when they look up at the sky
We'll be shooting stars just passing by
You'll be coming home with me tonight
And we'll be burning up like neon lights
Neon lights
Neon lights
Neon lights
Like neon lights
Like neon lights
Be still my heart 'cause it's freaking out, it's freaking out, right now
Shining like stars 'cause we're beautiful, we're beautiful, right now
You're all I see in all these places
You're all I see in all these faces
So let's pretend we're running out of time, of time
Baby when they look up at the sky
We'll be shooting stars just passing by
You'll be coming home with me tonight
And we'll be burning up like neon lights
Baby when they look up at the sky
We'll be shooting stars just passing by
You'll be coming home with me tonight
And we'll be burning up like neon lights
Neon lights
Neon lights
Neon lights
Like neon lights
Like neon lights
Shining like stars 'cause we're beautiful, beautiful
You're all I see in all these places
You're all I see in all these faces
So let's pretend we're running out of time, of time
Like neon lights
Like neon lights
Be still my heart 'cause it's freaking out
@ideskpooh5578
Do you ever just get that memory flashback and that chill down your entire body?- that’s the best feeling ever, yet the saddest.
@mianettemarie
😔
@suzakucsgo
iDesk Pooh omg tears
@adaxwong98
nostalgia, my dude. it’s a wonderful yet sad feeling
@sweetenergrande3967
Also nostalgia from when music was good
@k8egirl101
Yes and tears in ur eyes yep
@songgamers704
You know you're getting old when this song is considered a throwback 😭
@kristenking8994
Right
@damauryaywright5796
Facts
@lemuelygusquiza8117
True