Lights Out
Discount Lyrics
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And everything he said to me was miles from the truth.
The ocean makes a crashing sound but I'm so furious.
What seems distant is washing up right here.
The lights are swinging above my head.
Envelope in my hand but it's nothing I haven't read.
She didn't seem so well but you hadn't cared at all.
Flashing lights filled your front lawn.
Now you really wished you never got involved.
The lights are swinging above your head.
Envelope in your hand but it's nothing you haven't read.
It's a catalyst of awkward situations.
Keep your mouth shut and you can't cause no harm.
Is it all so true? Or is it just ridiculous?
what seems real fails to be pointed out.
The lights are swinging above our heads.
Envelopes in our hands.
Discount's song "Lights Out" is a poignant representation of a complicated emotional state. The singer is struggling to come to terms with their emotions after a difficult situation. The lyrics "I'm further than a mess. My emotions are just madness" show the singer's struggle to manage their feelings. They feel out of control and overwhelmed, not knowing how to handle their emotions.
The song also touches on the theme of truth versus lies. The singer says "everything he said to me was miles from the truth." They are dealing with the aftermath of someone who deceived them. The line "what seems distant is washing up right here" could imply that the truth they were looking for was closer than they thought.
The song also addresses the idea of consequences. The second verse talks about hearing a story on the news after not caring about someone who was struggling. The flashing lights filled your front lawn" could be a metaphor for the harsh realization that comes with finding out the consequences of one's actions.
Overall, "Lights Out" is a powerful exploration of complicated emotions, truth versus lies, and the consequences of our actions.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm further than a mess. My emotions are just madness.
I am overwhelmed and unstable emotionally, lost in confusion and turmoil.
And everything he said to me was miles from the truth.
All the words he spoke to me were far from accurate or truthful in nature.
The ocean makes a crashing sound but I'm so furious.
Despite the calming sounds of the waves, I feel an intense anger that consumes me.
What seems distant is washing up right here.
Things that appear far away in time or place are now appearing before me, causing immediate impact.
The lights are swinging above my head.
The lights are in motion, but they are not the source of my anxiety or distress.
Envelope in my hand but it's nothing I haven't read.
I hold an envelope that reveals information I was already aware of, and it holds no surprises.
You heard the story on the news after she called you from the corner.
You learned the news through a third-party account, after she may have reached out to you for help.
She didn't seem so well but you hadn't cared at all.
Despite her obvious illness, you did not show concern or empathy.
Flashing lights filled your front lawn.
Emergency vehicles arrived at your home, bringing with them chaos and disruption.
Now you really wished you never got involved.
In hindsight, you regret becoming entangled in this situation.
The lights are swinging above your head.
The lights continue to move around, a visual reminder of the turmoil within.
Envelope in your hand but it's nothing you haven't read.
You have received information that does not come as a surprise.
It's a catalyst of awkward situations.
This circumstance is the cause of tense, uncomfortable encounters.
Keep your mouth shut and you can't cause no harm.
To avoid further damage, it is best to remain silent.
Is it all so true? Or is it just ridiculous?
The situation is difficult to believe, and may or may not be entirely accurate.
what seems real fails to be pointed out.
Despite the reality of the situation, important facts or details are being overlooked.
The lights are swinging above our heads.
We are all affected by the events unfolding, with the lights continuing to move in the background.
Envelopes in our hands.
We all hold information that could change the course of what happens next.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PATRICK M. WILLIAMS
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