The wider group has consisted of Fabi andGebert, together with Garrett Ienner, Derek McWilliams and Jonathan Schmidt. Garrett Ienner and Derek McWilliams left the band in 2015.
The duo's first single, Wings, was produced in collaboration with Jean-Philip Grobler (aka St. Lucia). Haerts' debut self-titled album, Haerts, was released in late 2014.
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Lights Out
Haerts Lyrics
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I know it's going to break out soon...
I thought that if I kept it quiet it might just pass on through.
I fear I'm drifting out of the circle,
Let's go and draw another one.
The floor is scratching and so is my heart and it's hard to move on...
To move on...
The people in the streets are screaming,
The whispers never got nothing done.
Don't waste your time thinking that all that you know - it's to move along...
And Nobody has to say they're sorry,
Or try to get it right this time.
And looking back our backs will be warm but our hearts will fine...
Don't call me when the lights go out,
Don't call me when the lights go out,
Don't call me when the lights go out - it's too late...
It's too late...
The lyrics to Haerts's song "Lights Out" appear to be about the internal struggle of trying to contain one's emotions until they eventually overflow. The first verse suggests that the singer has been keeping something bottled up inside and is aware that it will eventually come to a head. They may have hoped that by keeping quiet, the issue would resolve itself on its own, but they now recognize that it won't. The use of the phrase "break out" adds to the sense of urgency and inevitability.
The second verse speaks to a feeling of disconnect or isolation from those around the singer. They feel that they're drifting away from their social circle and need to redraw the boundaries of their relationships. The reference to the floor scratching and the singer's heart also highlights their discomfort and difficulty in moving forward. The chorus builds on this sense of distance, with the singer urging someone not to call them when the lights go out. The repetition of this refrain emphasizes a desire for solitude and independence.
Overall, the lyrics to "Lights Out" capture the intense emotions that come with trying to hold back and then releasing pent-up feelings. The sense of isolation and separation from others underscores the pain and difficulty of this process.
Line by Line Meaning
There's something building up inside me,
I feel like there is a growing sense of emotion within me that I can sense will soon burst out.
I know it's going to break out soon...
I have a strong intuition that whatever is inside of me will eventually be released.
I thought that if I kept it quiet it might just pass on through.
Initially, I thought that if I hid my feelings, everything would just go away and go back to how it was.
I fear I'm drifting out of the circle,
I'm getting the sense that I'm becoming disengaged from my social circle, even if it was not my intention.
Let's go and draw another one.
Let's try to create a new sense of community rather than force the old one to work.
The floor is scratching and so is my heart and it's hard to move on...
I feel uneasy and the tension is palpable, making it hard for me to move forward.
The people in the streets are screaming,
People around me are loud and emotionally charged, symbolizing that things are not right.
The whispers never got nothing done.
Despite people being vocal, the actions taken and things said behind the scenes were not productive.
Don't waste your time thinking that all that you know - it's to move along...
Don't dwell on what you think you know but instead move forward and take action.
And Nobody has to say they're sorry,
No one has to declare fault or express regret for what has happened.
Or try to get it right this time.
There is no need to try to fix what has been done or try again as it is fruitless.
And looking back our backs will be warm but our hearts will fine...
In retrospect, we may feel safe and secure but our emotional state may not be so stable.
Don't call me when the lights go out,
If things go wrong or I feel emotionally drained, don't come to me for help.
Don't call me when the lights go out,
I cannot be relied upon to be there when things are at their worst.
Don't call me when the lights go out - it's too late...
If you wait until things are at their breaking point to reach out for help, it may already be too late.
It's too late...
At this point, there is no way to salvage what has already happened.
Contributed by Annabelle P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.