Lights
Ellie Goulding (Corey Gray Cover) Lyrics
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Losing it all on my own
I had a heart then
But the queen has been overthrown
And I'm not sleeping now
The dark is too hard to beat
And I'm not keeping up
The strength I need to push me
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
And dreaming when they're gone
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
Calling, calling, calling home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone
Noises, I play within my head
Touch my own skin
And hope they'll still be there
And I think back to when
My brother and my sister slept
In another place
The only time I feel safe
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
And dreaming when they're gone
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
Calling, calling, calling home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone
(Lights, lights, lights, lights, lights, lights)
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
Dreaming when they're gone
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
Calling, calling, calling home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You shine them when I'm alone
Home, home
(Lights, lights, lights)
Home, home
(Lights, lights, lights)
Ellie Goulding's "Lights" is a song that explores the feelings of loneliness and vulnerability that come with being alone. The lyrics describe the singer's struggle to overcome the darkness that surrounds her, both metaphorically and literally. She talks about losing herself and her heart before this point, and the queen has been overthrown. But now that she's been isolated, she's found it harder to beat the darkness. She knows that she needs strength to get past this, but she's not keeping up with what she needs to push her forward. However, someone is showing her the light that can give her that strength. She tells herself that she'll be strong when the lights are gone, but right now the light is what's keeping her dreaming.
The chorus repeats the idea of someone showing the lights that stop Ellie from turning to stone when she's alone. She's calling them home, hoping that they'll be the ones to shine those lights on her. As she sings, "Noises, I play within my head / Touch my own skin / And hope they'll still be there." She's not sure if they actually exist or if they've left her, but she's trying to convince herself that they're still with her.
In essence, the song is about finding strength in others and the love and support they bring. The lights represent this love and support that come from those close to us. Without these lights, we can feel lost and alone, but with them, we can push forward through the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
I had a way then
I used to have a sense of direction in life
Losing it all on my own
But I lost everything by myself
I had a heart then
I used to have emotions and feel something inside
But the queen has been overthrown
But my confidence and power has been taken away
And I'm not sleeping now
I can't sleep anymore
The dark is too hard to beat
I struggle to overcome my fears and anxieties
And I'm not keeping up
I'm unable to keep pace with life's demands
The strength I need to push me
I need someone or something to give me the strength to keep going
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
You bring hope and light to my life, preventing me from feeling lifeless and numb
You shine them when I'm alone
You are there for me when I am at my lowest and most vulnerable state
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
I try to convince myself that I can be strong without your help
And dreaming when they're gone
I dream of a better future when my struggles are behind me
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
Because I feel a pull towards a place that's safe and comforting
Calling, calling, calling home
The safety and comfort of home is constantly on my mind
Noises, I play within my head
I have conversations and scenarios playing out in my head
Touch my own skin
I reassure myself that I am alive and real by touching my own skin
And hope they'll still be there
I hope the people I care about will still be by my side
And I think back to when
I reminisce on a time when I felt more secure
My brother and my sister slept
My siblings were there to comfort me
In another place
In a different time or setting where life was simpler
The only time I feel safe
The only time I feel secure and protected from the world's dangers and uncertainties
(Lights, lights, lights, lights, lights, lights)
Home, home
The desire for home and comfort is strong
(Lights, lights, lights)
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, GLOBAL TALENT MUSIC PUB INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: ELLIE GOULDING, ASHLEY FRANCIS HOWES, RICHARD FREDERICK STANNARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Bumpin this song when the homies ain't around >>>>
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