Formed out of the ashes of First Day Back, the St Albans, United Kingdom hardcore band they formed while still at school, Friendly Fires make razor-sharp post-punk that burns through the memories of all the dismal, skinny jeaned ‘80s revivalists you’ve been hearing these past few years. Sounding brittle, knotty and urgent, Friendly Fires are the real deal. With no fat or padding on them at all, their songs possess an elegant sparseness. As guitarist Edd Gibson notes: “The hardest thing I think is to know what to leave out, to know when something is enough.” But amongst all the stripped-back twists, there are also moments full of deep, blissed-out melodies. “I love lush, massive, tingly chords; the My Bloody Valentine sound,” says bassist and singer Ed MacFarlane.
Show Me Lights
Friendly Fires Lyrics
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I can't wait to see the life you lead
Clothed in darkness
I dream of what you see
Will you show it to me
[Chorus]
(Show me lights)
(Show me lights)
Show me how you make it glow and glow
(Show me lights)
Show me how you built the city that you own
(Show me lights)
Show me how you make it glow and glow
Take me back
Take me back in the darkness
Take me back
Take me back
Late night driving
With every move you make
Your head shows me the way
And coma rising
With every move you make your head shows me the way
I wanna see ya and can see the things that make your life
I wanna feel your rush and taste the lust you give tonight
Gotta make the most of us before they cut the lights
Show me lights
Don't blow it away
[Chorus]
Take me back
Take me back in the darkness
Take me back
Take me back in the darkness
Take me back
Take me back in the darkness
Take me back
Don't wanna leave your love
Don't wanna leave this behind
If I could live this
Again
Show me lights
[Chorus]
Show me lights
Show me lights
Show me lights
Show me lights
Take me back
Take me back in the darkness
Take me back
Take me back in the darkness
Take me back
Take me back in the darkness
Take me back
Take me back
Take me back
[Repeat: x4]
Take me back in the darkness
The song "Show Me Lights" by Friendly Fires is a nostalgic and dreamy ode to the nightscapes and the built-up environ around us. The song talks about the thrill of a late-night driving experience, the beauty of the cityscape during the night, and the desire to live life to the fullest before it's time to go back.
The song begins with the line "Sunsets dying", which sets the tone for a dreamy and reflective mood. The next line goes like "I can't wait to see the life you lead", which means the singer is eager to see the way the other person lives. He is fascinated by what the other person sees, and his question "Will you show it to me?" shows that he is curious and intrigued.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Show me lights" four times. The lyrics suggest that the singer wants to experience the city like the other person, to see how the person built the city, and how they make it "glow and glow". The song also includes a verse talking about "coma rising," which probably means the person is driving through the night and feeling a sense of detachment from the world around them. Overall, "Show Me Lights" is a song about wanting to escape reality and explore the night with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunsets dying
The sun is setting, signaling the end of a day
I can't wait to see the life you lead
I am excited to witness how you live your life
Clothed in darkness
The setting is dark
I dream of what you see
I wonder what you see and experience
Will you show it to me
Can you share your experiences with me?
(Show me lights)
Show me how you built the city that you owe
(Show me lights)
Show me how you make it glow and glow
(Show me lights)
Show me how you built the city that you own
(Show me lights)
Show me how you make it glow and glow
Show me the places that you have built or grown, and the way you make them radiant
Take me back
Take me back in the darkness
Take me back
Take me back
Take me with you to the dark, mysterious places you go
Late night driving
With every move you make
Your head shows me the way
And coma rising
With every move you make your head shows me the way
As you drive, I am drawn to follow and be guided by you
I wanna see ya and can see the things that make your life
I wanna feel your rush and taste the lust you give tonight
Gotta make the most of us before they cut the lights
I want to understand the things that make you passionate about living, and enjoy the experience while we can
Show me lights
Don't blow it away
Let me witness the brilliant things you've created, and don't let them disappear
Don't wanna leave your love
Don't wanna leave this behind
If I could live this
Again
Show me lights
I don't want to lose the opportunity to experience and cherish your love and life again
Take me back
Take me back in the darkness
Take me back
Take me back in the darkness
Take me back
Take me back in the darkness
Take me back
Take me back
Take me with you to the dark, mysterious places you go
[Repeat: x4]
Take me back in the darkness
I want to be with you in the places that you find comfort in the dark
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDWARD JOHN FREDERICK GIBSON, EDWARD DAVID HUW MACFARLANE, JACK BARNABY SAVIDGE
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Dangara 2610
Sunset dyeing, I can't wait to see the life you lead
Cold in darkness I dream of what you see, when you show it to me
Show me lights, show me how you built the city that you own
Show me lights, show me how you make it glow [x2]
Take me back, take me back in the darkness [x2]
Late night driving, with every word you say
You part the crowds in waves
Cold horizon with every move you make
Your hands shows me the way
I wanna feel your world and see the things that make you live
I wanna feel your rush and taste the you best you give tonight
Gotta make the most of this before they cut the lights
Show me lights, don't throw it away
Show me lights, show me how you built the city that you own
Show me lights, show me how you make it glow [x2]
Take me back, take me back in the darkness [x4]
I wanna feel your world and see the things that make you live
I wanna feel your rush and taste the best you give tonight
Gotta make the most of this before they cut the lights
Show me lights, don't throw it away
Show me lights, show me how you built the city that you own
Show me lights, show me how you make it glow [x2]
Show me lights [x5]
Take me back, take me back in the darkness [x4]
Busy Works Beats
Album is fresh air. Definitly buying this album.
Jonathan Covert
I listen to this album when I get ready for work in the morning. It sets a great mood
kentaro2046
what a vibrant, euphoric and exhilarating track! how was this not a single?! best song on the album for me. i had to wake up early this morning and was feeling like a zombie, but i threw this on and was completely filled with positive energy.
afrojaffacake
This album is amazing! I've never fallen in love with an album so quickly, and I haven't finished listening to it yet!!
danielnyc20
I cant stop listening this song and the whole album. i love it!
kookoo4uify
I am so in love with this group!!! Just so eclectic and innovative!!
Antonio Lucca
And here I am, 6 years later... and this song still rules.
looni toonz
never heard of these but im feelin this album, love how they got that 80's thing going on.
BarRen1986
What a awesome Track .. I Love it soooo much !
Tiffany
Well damn I'm just hearing this band for the first time and this whole album is gold