Light
Fourside Lyrics

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My loss is everyone elses too

But theirs doesnt equal to the life I have to live

Words are pouring out of my mouth

But I cant speak fast enough to tell you how I feel

Whats wrong?

The lights on always remind me of the day when everything

Went wrong

The lights gone but I can still feel you here

Its crystal clear

Now I know whats wrong

Sometimes I say things that I dont mean

I fill up my lungs with anger just to help me breathe

Slowly, things will fall into place

And Ill look up into space and hear your voice again

Whats wrong?

The lights on always remind me of the day when everything

Went wrong

The lights gone but I can still feel you here

Its crystal clear

Now I know whats wrong

I feel like somebodys watching over

I feel like somebodys watching over me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fourside's song "Light" are filled with raw emotions and the struggle to deal with personal loss. The singer begins by acknowledging that their loss is not just their own, but everyone else's as well. However, they recognize that nobody else can truly understand what they are going through and the pain they feel every day. The words seem to pour out of their mouth, but even then, it's not enough to convey the depth of their emotions.

The mention of the "lights on" highlights how even the smallest things can trigger painful memories, and the singer is unable to escape the constant reminder of what went wrong. The tone shifts as the lyrics become hopeful, expressing how even in the absence of the physical light, they can still feel the presence of the person they lost. The clarity of this feeling helps them realize what has been bothering them all along.

The song closes with a sense of reassurance and comfort, as the singer feels like someone is watching over them. It's a beautiful way to end the song, as the message is one of hope and a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there's always someone looking out for us.

Line by Line Meaning

My loss is everyone elses too
My pain and sorrow doesn't only belong to me, but to everyone around me as well.

But theirs doesnt equal to the life I have to live
However, their pain and sorrow cannot compare to the difficulties and struggles of my life.

Words are pouring out of my mouth
I have a lot on my mind and I’m trying to express my feelings.

But I cant speak fast enough to tell you how I feel
But I am unable to express my emotions quickly and accurately enough to you.

Whats wrong?
I am trying to identify and understand the root of my problems and emotions.

The lights on always remind me of the day when everything Went wrong
The presence of illumination serves as a reminder of when my life started to fall apart.

The lights gone but I can still feel you here Its crystal clear Now I know whats wrong
Even though the light has disappeared, I am still able to sense your presence which has made me realize what the underlying issue is.

Sometimes I say things that I dont mean
I tend to speak without thinking and end up saying things I don't actually believe or feel.

I fill up my lungs with anger just to help me breathe
I allow my anger to consume me to pose as a coping mechanism to deal with my pain.

Slowly, things will fall into place And Ill look up into space and hear your voice again
With time, everything will gradually start to make sense, and I’ll remember your voice which will give me comfort.

I feel like somebodys watching over I feel like somebodys watching over me
I have a sudden sense of ease and assurance as if someone is watching over and taking care of me.

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