Eisley is an indie rock band from Tyler, Texas, United States. Eisley origi… Read Full Bio ↴Eisley is an indie rock band from Tyler, Texas, United States. Eisley originally consisted of four siblings: Sherri DuPree-Bemis, Stacy King (nee Dupree), Chauntelle D’Agostino (nee Dupree), and Weston DuPree -- and their cousin, Garron DuPree. Stacy, Chauntelle, and Weston left the band in 2015, leaving the band as a duo of Sherri and Garron augmented by hired professionals.

The band began as an after-church endeavor when the DuPrees were young. The band was named Moss Eisley, after the Star Wars city Mos Eisley, but for legal reasons the "Moss" was dropped officially when they announced their tour opening for Coldplay. Now they're all grown up and have both headlined and opened for bands such as (but not limited to): Taking Back Sunday, Coldplay, Switchfoot, Snow Patrol, Brand New, Vedera, MUTEMATH, The Myriad, Hot Hot Heat and New Found Glory, and Say Anything, in which Sherri DuPree married lead singer Max Bemis. Featuring ethereal, soaring harmonies and dreamy imagery, Eisley has a sound all their own. They are, however, not without comparison or influence. Their sound echoes to dream pop and artists such as Cocteau Twins or Mazzy Star and to contemporary acts such as Denali.

Lights Out
Eisley Lyrics

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Away with me
Away with you
Away with sight
And all its darkness

Well find a shell
We'll crawl inside
Bodies make homes

And no one can take that away
No one can take that away
No

Lights out
I'm on your feathers
Wings out
I'm a bird, I'm a bird
Mountain tops
Make me feel better
When we're aloft

Boat at sea
See it float
We drown if there's no hope
Take my hand, lets step outside
See? We are still home

Awake from your sleep
Awake from your slumber

Overall Meaning

The song 'Lights Out' by Eisley is a introspective and dreamlike song about finding comfort in the company of someone special in a seemingly dark world. The chorus constitutes the main theme of the song, with the singer expressing the desire to be lifted away from the troubles of the world to a place that is safe and comforting. The first verse shows the singer's willingness to abandon sight and all that it represents, perhaps indicating a disconnect from reality. The following lines express a desire to find a shell and crawl inside it with someone, and to create a home where no one can take it away. The chorus then follows, further emphasizing the desire to be lifted away from the world and experience freedom, like a bird soaring above the mountain tops.

The second verse presents the idea of a boat on the sea, with the potential for drowning if there is no hope. The singer then implores their partner to take their hand, to venture outside, and to realize that they are still at home in each other's company. The final lines of the song serve as a wake-up call, encouraging the listener to let go of their slumber and experience the beauty of the world around them.

Line by Line Meaning

Away with me
Let's leave this place together

Away with you
Let's go to a place where it's just you and I

Away with sight
Let's go somewhere where there's no distractions

And all its darkness
And where we won't be affected by any negativity

We'll find a shell
We'll find a place to hide

We'll crawl inside
We'll hide ourselves from the outside world

Bodies make homes
We're all we need to feel safe

And no one can take that away
No one can take away the comfort we give each other

No one can take that away
No one can take away the peace and security we feel

Lights out
We don't need the lights on to feel safe

I'm on your feathers
I trust you to protect me