Porch Light
Handguns Lyrics


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Waiting for my wake up call on
I know it's not coming
I'm teaching from a row of circles
Though my mind's been running

Since I walked out you know that
I'm still holding on
And don't you dare forgive me
Be my adadati rock

[Chorus]
Listen, what's it like to feel contempt and
And not just be resented
What's it like to know where you belong
And say nobody about the time
It's more than just an ending

They seem like team Montana
I'm swallowing my pride
All it took was just one second
Just one second, shout out at the sky

[Chorus: x2]

The only one decision
It's to never make one at all
It's to never make one at all

[Chorus: x2]

I hope that you know that I'll call when I'm gone




I'll come back in one piece
If you just leave the porch light on

Overall Meaning

In Handguns's song Porch Light, the singer is waiting for somebody to wake him up but he knows it's not happening. He is teaching a group of people while his mind is running with thoughts of his past relationship. Even after walking out of the relationship, he is still holding on to it and hopes that the person doesn't forgive him. He wants to be their "adadati rock" which can be interpreted as being something that is strong and dependable.


The chorus questions what it's like to feel contempt without being resented and to know where you belong without anyone telling you. It's more than just an ending, implying that the pain of the ending is more than just a simple breakup. The verse then talks about how the singer is swallowing their pride and how one second can change everything. Again, the chorus repeats the desire to understand what it's like to feel this way and how it's more than just an ending.


Towards the end, the singer talks about the decision to never make one at all, possibly referring to the decision of leaving the relationship or making certain life choices. The song ends with the singer hoping that the person knows he'll call when he's gone and to leave the porch light on, implying that he'll come back one day.


Line by Line Meaning

Waiting for my wake up call on
I am waiting to be notified of the right time to act or make a decision.


I know it's not coming
I am aware that I cannot continue waiting for something that will never happen.


I'm teaching from a row of circles
I am trying to give lessons or impart knowledge, despite feeling stuck in a repetitive cycle.


Though my mind's been running
Despite my mental preoccupation with my situation, I am still teaching and trying to move forward.


Since I walked out you know that
Ever since I left, you must know that


I'm still holding on
I am still attached to the relationship or situation despite leaving it physically.


And don't you dare forgive me
I do not want you to pardon my behavior or absolve me of my guilt.


Be my adadati rock
Be my reliable, supportive foundation or anchor.


[Chorus]
Reiteration of the song's main themes: feeling misunderstood, unaccepted, and uncertain about the future.


Listen, what's it like to feel contempt and
I am questioning if you have ever experienced the intense disdain and disgust that I feel.


And not just be resented
Additionally, I am asking if you know what it's like to not just be disliked, but also actively despised.


What's it like to know where you belong
I am envious of those who have a clear sense of identity and purpose, whereas I feel lost.


And say nobody about the time
I feel like I am the only one experiencing this existential crisis, and no one understands my struggles.


It's more than just an ending
This situation is not just a typical conclusion or finale, but something that has a deeper, emotional impact.


They seem like team Montana
I perceive others to be united and working together, akin to a sports team.


I'm swallowing my pride
I am putting aside my ego and admitting my vulnerability or need for help.


All it took was just one second
It only took a brief moment or action to change the course of events or emotions.


Just one second, shout out at the sky
I am expressing my feelings of frustration, anger, or helplessness to the universe.


The only one decision
This is the only resolution or conclusion that I have reached.


It's to never make one at all
My decision is to avoid making any further choices or taking any action.


I hope that you know that I'll call when I'm gone
I want you to know that I will reach out to you even if I am physically absent or distant.


I'll come back in one piece
I am reassuring you that I will return safely and whole, both physically and mentally.


If you just leave the porch light on
All I ask is that you keep a light on, symbolizing your willingness to welcome me back or keep me connected.




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Dante Sparda

I used to stream this during my time in high school.... thank you handguns for everything

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this is my favourite song on the album

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When my friend ryan showed me 'I hope he kills you' I had to listen to more. I ended up listening to all 3 albums now I can't stop listening to them. This is my favorite song!

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Sick tune!

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cool stuff love it!!

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