Lights Out
From The Ruins Lyrics

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Bring it on
Keep on throwing punches
Never knew when to quit
When my back is to the wall
I'll still take every hit
Hit me with your worst
I won't fall to my knees
Know that when you are done

My face the last you'll see

Lights out
Think you can shut me down
Lights out
You got another thing coming
Lights out
Pulling the plug on your game
Lights out
Calling you out by name

Keep on throwing punches
Never knew when to quit
When my back is to the wall
I'll still take every hit
Hit me with your worst
I won't fall to my knees
Know that when you are done
My face the last you'll see

Lights out bitch!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to From The Ruins's song "Lights Out" are an anthem of defiance and perseverance in the face of adversity. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer proclaiming that they are ready to take on any and all challenges thrown their way, and that they won't back down even when pushed to their limit. The line "hit me with your worst, I won't fall to my knees" is particularly powerful, as it shows that the singer is not only willing to take a beating, but that they won't give their opponent the satisfaction of seeing them broken.

The chorus of the song, with its repeated use of the phrase "lights out," is a clear declaration of victory over those who would try to hold the singer back. The line "think you can shut me down, you got another thing coming" is another example of the singer's refusal to be silenced, while the line "pulling the plug on your game, calling you out by name" is a direct challenge to their opponent, indicating that the singer is ready and willing to go toe-to-toe with whoever is standing in their way.

Overall, "Lights Out" is a powerful and empowering song about standing up to those who would try to knock you down, and refusing to give up in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Bring it on
I am ready for whatever you have to offer, come at me.

Keep on throwing punches
Don't stop attacking me, I can take it.

Never knew when to quit
Even when facing adversity, giving up is not an option.

When my back is to the wall
Even in difficult situations, I won't back down.

I'll still take every hit
I will endure and withstand all of your attacks.

Hit me with your worst
No matter how hard you try to bring me down, I will not yield.

I won't fall to my knees
You cannot break me, I will always stand strong.

Know that when you are done
You will have exhausted all of your options, with nothing left to give.

My face the last you'll see
You will finally realize that I am the stronger one, and you will walk away defeated.

Lights out
Your time is up, your attacks have failed, and now it is my turn to strike back.

Think you can shut me down
You thought you could defeat me, but you were wrong.