Lighthouse
Dice Raw The Roots Lyrics
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Passing out life jackets bout to go didown
Get down with the captain or go down with the ship
Before the dark abyss I'ma hit you wit dis
If you can't swizzim then ya bound to drizzown
Passing out life jackets bout to go didown
Get down with the captain or go down with the ship
And no one's in the lighthouse
You're face down in the ocean
And no one's in the lighthouse
And it seems like you just screamed
It's no one there to hear the sound
And it may feel like there's no one there
That cares if you drown
Face down in the ocean
Smoking cheap weed sipping on cheap vodka
You pick your poison down Davey Jones' locker
It's rum we be wanting
By the tons my consumption
Take a look at my lungs and my liver
It's disgusting
Take a look at the man in the mirror
We start fussing
Only one person gets hurt when throwing the punches
Me
And the man behind the glass just laughs
The waves come over my head and just crash
My hand start bleeding water starts receding
A feeling comes into my heart I start believing that
I actually might survive through the evening
Survive my own thoughts of suicide that's competing
With thoughts of tryna stay alive which been weakened
By the feeling of putting on a smile while being beaten
The fear of drowning still diving in the deep end
The waters carried me so far you can't reach ‘em
And it feels like there's no one
And no one's in the lighthouse
You're face down in the ocean
And no one's in the lighthouse
And it seems like you just screamed
It's no one there to hear the sound
And it may feel like there's no one there
That cares if you drown
Face down in the ocean
After the love is lost
Friendship dissolves
And even blood is lost
Where did it begin
The way we did each other wrong
Troubled water neither one of us could swim across
I stopped holding my breath
Now I am better off
There without a trace
And you in my head
All the halted motion of a rebel without a pause
What it do is done till you dead and gone
The grim reaper telling me to swim deeper
Where the people go to lo and behold the soul keeper
I'm not even breaking out in a sweat
Or cold fever but
I'm never paying up on my debt or tolls either
I'll leave the memories here I won't need 'em
If I stop thinking and lie, now that's freedom
Your body's part of the Maritime museum
Face down in the past is where I'm bein'
And no one's in the lighthouse
You're face down in the ocean
And no one's in the lighthouse
And it seems like you just screamed
It's no one there to hear the sound
And it may feel like there's no one there
That cares if you drown
Face down in the ocean
If you can't swizzim then ya bound to drizzown
Passing out life jackets bout to go didown
Get down with the captain or go down with the ship
Before the dark abyss I'ma hit you wit dis
If you can't swizzim then ya bound to dridown
Passing out life jackets bout to go didown
Get down with the captain or go down with the ship
Before the dark abyss I'ma hit you wit dis
The song “Lighthouse” by Dice Raw of The Roots is a poignant commentary on human struggle and the importance of finding a guiding light in dark times. The lyrics suggest that if one cannot swim, they are bound to drown, and that the only way to survive is to get down with the captain or go down with the ship. The lighthouse is used as a metaphorical symbol of hope and guidance, but unfortunately for the singer, there is no one in the lighthouse to hear his screams. The singer realizes that he is face down in the ocean, potentially drowning, but no one seems to be there to hear his cries for help.
The lyrics shift between different themes, including addiction, depression, and interpersonal conflict. Dice Raw talks about his own struggles with cheap weed, cheap vodka, and rum consumption. He highlights the self-destructive and addictive nature of substance abuse, and acknowledges the toll that it can take on one's physical health, as evidenced by the state of his liver and lungs. He also reflects on the pain that comes from broken relationships, noting that even blood is lost when friendships dissolve.
Overall, “Lighthouse” is a powerful track that speaks to the human condition and the need for help and guidance in times of darkness. The lyrics are introspective and raw, offering listeners a glimpse into the struggles that the singer faces on a daily basis.
Line by Line Meaning
If you can't swizzim then ya bound to drizzown
If you can't swim, then you're going to drown
Passing out life jackets bout to go didown
Giving out life jackets before we go down
Get down with the captain or go down with the ship
Follow the leader or suffer the same fate
Before the dark abyss I'ma hit you wit dis
Before we face our darkest fears, I'll express my thoughts
And no one's in the lighthouse
There's no guidance or help available
You're face down in the ocean
You're struggling and drowning
And it seems like you just screamed
You're calling for help and no one can hear you
It's no one there to hear the sound
There's no one to listen or care
And it may feel like there's no one there
You may feel abandoned and alone in your struggles
That cares if you drown
No one is concerned for your well-being
Smoking cheap weed sipping on cheap vodka
Engaging in harmful behavior to cope
You pick your poison down Davey Jones' locker
You're choosing your own destruction
Take a look at my lungs and my liver
My unhealthy habits are taking a toll on my body
Only one person gets hurt when throwing the punches
I am causing harm to myself by acting out in anger
The fear of drowning still diving in the deep end
Continuing to engage in risky behavior despite the potential consequences
After the love is lost
In the aftermath of a failed relationship or connection
Friendship dissolves
Losing a close bond with someone
And even blood is lost
Even family ties can be broken
Where did it begin
Reflecting on how things went wrong
Troubled water neither one of us could swim across
Both parties were unable to navigate the difficulties of the relationship
The grim reaper telling me to swim deeper
Death is looming and I feel like I'm in too deep
Your body's part of the Maritime museum
You are a reminder of the past, preserved for others to see
If you can't swizzim then ya bound to dridown
If you can't swim, you're likely to sink
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: TARIK L. COLLINS, AHMIR K. THOMPSON, RICHARD A. FRIEDRICH, KARL B. JENKINS
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WildfireWiffler44
After the love is lost
Friendship dissolves
And even blood is lost
Where did it begin
The way we did each other wrong
Troubled water neither one of us could swim across
I stopped holding my breath
Now am I better off
There without a trace
And you in my head
All the halted motion of a rebel without a pause
What it do is done till you dead and gone
The grim reaper telling me to swim deeper
Where the people go to -- lo and behold, the soul keeper
I’m not even breaking out in a sweat
Or cold fever but
I’m never paying up on my debt or tolls either
I’ll leave the memories here I won’t need them
If I stop thinking and lie, now that’s freedom
Your body’s part of the Maritime museum
Face down in the past is where I’m being
I don't care what anyone says, Black Thought is the greatest MC of all time
#rollerboychris Christopher Jones
If you can't swizzim then ya bound to drizzown
Passing out life jackets bout to go didown
Get down with the captain or go down with the ship
Before the dark abyss I'm gon' hit you wit dis...
And no one's in the lighthouse
You're face down in the ocean
And no one's in the lighthouse
And it seems like you just screamed
It's no one there to hear the sound
And it may feel like there's no one there
That cares if you drown
Face down in the ocean
Smoking cheap weed sipping on cheap vodka
You pick your poison down Davey Jones' locker
It's rum we be wanting
By the tons my consumption
Take a look at my lungs and my liver
It's disgusting
Take a look at the man in the mirror
We start fussing
Only one person gets hurt when throwing the punches
Me
And the man behind the glass…
Richard Jarrett
One of the best hooks i ever heard
Smoov
I loved this song as soon as I heard the hook
Paul McCann
3 dislikes? Those idiots are definitely going to hell. One of my favourite songs of the last 3 years POINT BLANK PERIOD. Dice's first verse is just absolute... poetry.
Dwayne The Coke Johnson
This man deserves to be famous.
Hawkborne
This song is my 2nd most played song in my library. The first is "One Time". Dice Raw is always going to be on their tracks, but it's a shame he officially left The Roots (due to drug problems). Stay strong, Dice!
j angel
Still sounds amazing in 2022 .. The message..still relevant. And resonates with me.
audiovandalismuk
the roots are a true live hip hop band, every instrument is played by a member! no one can touch the roots and their raw basic hip hop. been a fan since day dot, been to gigs and they produce the goods on stage!
Jon Blatz
I agree saw them the day they put out Things fall Apart album release down the Gallery in my hometown 215,saw them multiple times,simply the best of the best,,all the wat live from the 215
Discord67
Black Thought is truly the greatest MC to ever touch a microphone.
Hoops McCann
one time my buddy (a college age kid) asked who i thought were the top 5 rappers. i said: "nas, biggie, eminem, let me think about the next 2 . . . . . . black thought . . . . . big l."