Currently in the studio recording their 2nd album, Distant Lights’ momentum continues to accelerate as their musical exploration has drawn increasing attention. After landing a finalist spot in last years Hard Rock Battle of the Bands they went on to win the 2010 Austin Chronicle Sound Wars competition. They've been featured numerous times in Houston's 94.5 Buzz FM showcases, with airplay of the single "Heart of Fire".
Tightrope
Distant Lights Lyrics
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What makes a man besides his story
Mine has always been a tangled thread
Of half way there's and misled fortune
All I ever do is walk away from
Anything that's ever tied me down
Tryin' to cope but the rope is runnin out
I'm on the verge of unwinding
Before it all unwinds
Is it always do or die
I'm on a tightrope, watchin it all unwind
Tired of looking at the other side
And wondering why I'm still in pieces
Where's the confidence to walk the line
I'm half way there but still defeated
All I wanna do is find a balance
I can feel it if I don't look down
Try to cope till the rope is all worn out
I'm on the verge of unwinding
I'm suddenly fallin as it all unwinds for me
Show me what it means to be alive
Before it all unwinds
Is it always do or die
I'm on a tightrope, watchin it all unwind
Suddenly fallin beyond, and the storm rages on
All the threads have tied and tangled for the last time
It's either get up or give up, get up or give up
Show me what it means to be alive
Before it all unwinds
Is it always do or die
I'm on a tightrope
Show me what it means
Before it all unwinds
Show me what it means
Before it all unwinds
Show me what it means
In "Tightrope" by Distant Lights, the lyrics explore the struggle of finding balance and trying to understand what truly defines a person. The singer reflects on how their own story is a "tangled thread" of half-truths and mistakes, and they feel stuck on a tightrope, watching their life unravel before their eyes. They are tired of feeling defeated and want to find the confidence to carry on.
Throughout the song, the singer pleads for someone to show them "what it means to be alive" before it's too late. They know that they are on the verge of "unwinding" and that the rope is running out. Despite being "halfway there," they still feel defeated and wonder where the confidence to walk the line is. The song ends on an empowering note, with the singer acknowledging that it's "either get up or give up" and asking someone to show them what it truly means to be alive before everything falls apart.
Overall, "Tightrope" is a poignant reminder that life is a delicate balance, and it's not always easy to navigate. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency and desperation, signaling the importance of finding meaning and purpose before it's too late.
Line by Line Meaning
All I wanna do is understand
I have a desire to comprehend and make sense of things
What makes a man besides his story
I am curious about what defines a person beyond their past experiences
Mine has always been a tangled thread
My life has been complicated and disordered
Of half way there's and misled fortune
My life has been filled with incomplete successes and false promises
All I ever do is walk away from
I have a tendency to avoid commitment and responsibility
Anything that's ever tied me down
I feel burdened and trapped by anything that limits my freedom
Tryin' to cope but the rope is runnin out
I am attempting to manage my struggles, but my resources are running low
I'm on the verge of unwinding
I am close to losing control and falling apart
Show me what it means to be alive
I am searching for a deeper understanding of life
Before it all unwinds
Before everything falls apart and becomes unmanageable
Is it always do or die
I am questioning whether every situation is truly a life-or-death scenario
I'm on a tightrope, watchin it all unwind
I am in a precarious position, watching everything fall apart before my eyes
Tired of looking at the other side
I am exhausted from constantly comparing myself to others and feeling inadequate
And wondering why I'm still in pieces
I am questioning why I am still struggling and feeling broken
Where's the confidence to walk the line
I am lacking the self-assuredness to navigate through challenges
I'm half way there but still defeated
Although I have made progress, I still feel like a failure
All I wanna do is find a balance
I desire to achieve a state of equilibrium and stability
I can feel it if I don't look down
I believe I can reach balance if I do not focus on my fear or doubts
Try to cope till the rope is all worn out
I am trying to manage my stress until I have nothing left to give
I'm suddenly fallin as it all unwinds for me
I am losing control and experiencing a sudden collapse as everything falls apart around me
Suddenly fallin beyond, and the storm rages on
I am struggling to maintain balance as the chaos around me continues
All the threads have tied and tangled for the last time
All my past experiences and struggles have finally reached a point of convergence and completion
It's either get up or give up, get up or give up
I am faced with a decision to either persevere and keep fighting, or to give in and surrender
Show me what it means to be alive
I am asking for guidance and insight into the true meaning of life
Show me what it means
I am pleading for a profound understanding of existence
Before it all unwinds
Before everything completely falls apart and becomes unmanageable
Writer(s): Bellamy Gaelan Shane, Dexter Jonathan Gage, Fry Gabriel Marsel, Marshall Sam Garrison, Abbenante Kevin Scott
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