Lights On
Distant Cousins Lyrics


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Truth is like a lion you don't need to defend it
Love is just a word when there's nobody listening

Shining like the sun and the moon and stars
You know I'd take you just the way that you are

Chorus:
Turn your lights on
Turn your lights on
No more hiding in the dark
Turn your lights on

You got to shatter the silence with your beautiful noise
You know the birds will be bees and the girls will be boys

Secrets will eat you if you let them defeat you
you know you might as well just be who you are

-Chorus

Hey hey hey
You can't run away
From what you got inside
Hey hey hey
You can't run away





-Chorus

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Distant Cousins’s “Lights On” are an inspiring call to be true to oneself, to embrace and share one’s true self, and to shine as a beacon of light in the darkness. The opening lines of the song, “Truth is like a lion you don't need to defend it, Love is just a word when there's nobody listening,” evoke a sense of authenticity and affirmation of inner truths. The lion, representing strength and power, serves as a metaphor for the truth, suggesting that truth, like a lion, is strong enough to stand on its own and doesn't need to be defended.


The chorus of the song is a rousing call to action, urging listeners to “Turn your lights on, No more hiding in the dark, Turn your lights on.” The “lights” in this case represent our inner selves, our passions, and our unique qualities that make us who we are. The song encourages us to let those lights shine, to break free from the shadows that keep us hidden, and to embrace and share our true selves with the world.


Overall, “Lights On” is a song that inspires listeners to be themselves, to embrace their authenticity, and to share their unique gifts with the world. It speaks to the power of vulnerability, the courage it takes to show up as you are, and the beauty of fully embracing who you are, flaws and all.


Line by Line Meaning

Truth is like a lion you don't need to defend it
The truth is powerful and strong, so it doesn't need you to protect or defend it.


Love is just a word when there's nobody listening
Love needs an audience or someone to share it with, otherwise it loses its true meaning.


Shining like the sun and the moon and stars
Your light and presence shines bright, like the sun, moon, and stars above.


You know I'd take you just the way that you are
I accept you and love you for who you are, without conditions or expectations.


Turn your lights on / No more hiding in the dark
It's time to be visible and share your true self, to stop hiding in the shadows.


You got to shatter the silence with your beautiful noise
Your unique voice and expression must break through the quiet and be heard loudly and proudly.


You know the birds will be bees and the girls will be boys
Things may seem different or strange, but it's okay to embrace and accept those differences.


Secrets will eat you if you let them defeat you
Holding onto secrets can lead to negative consequences, so it's better to confront them and let them go.


You know you might as well just be who you are
There's no need to hide or pretend to be someone else. It's better to be authentic and true to yourself.


You can't run away / From what you got inside
No matter how hard you try, you can't escape your inner thoughts, feelings, and emotions.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ami Kozak, Dov Rosenblatt, Duvid Swirsky

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Comments from YouTube:

Jonathan Rosenbloom

awesome job as always! Great band, great song! ONE LOVE!

Meth Productions - Original Jewish Music And Videos

How can you have written this one week ago, if the video only just came out?

BeINONI Official

Great track Dov!

Meth Productions - Original Jewish Music And Videos

Great video and great song, even though it doesn't sound very Jewish! Keep it up guys!

Mike Ember

You need to be known ! How come 1,7 k subscribers ?????!!!!

Meth Productions - Original Jewish Music And Videos

They have more than 1 video with hundreds of thousands of views. If that's not called being known, then I don't what is. Also, their music has been used in movie.

Distant Cousins

Thanks cousin Mike! Help us spread the music!

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