Headlights released The Enemies EP in 2004, and followed that up in 2006 with a split single with Canadian indie rock band The Most Serene Republic. Later in 2006, the band released their debut album, Kill Them With Kindness, which has received positive reviews. The band also released Some Racing, Some Stopping in March 2008 and Wildlife in October 2009.
The band's official web site is headlightsmusic.com and they also have a myspace page.
Songy Darko
Headlights Lyrics
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Things they don't know much about
You take your chances when you toss them all aside
Don't buy their explanations for
The things they caution you around
Can you see the answers now?
And that will have to do
And that will have to do
You sit around for hours to figure out nothing
What I'm afraid my dear is that it's never coming
so take your shoes and point them towards, towards your ?
Open up the door because it's time you're on your way
It's time you're on your way
The lyrics of "Songy Darko" by Headlights touch upon the theme of questioning what people say and not blindly following their advises. The song critiques the habit of people who tend to talk about things they do not know much about but caution others around them. The artist suggests that one must take chances and not accept explanations for everything that people say. The use of the phrase "Can you see the answers now?" encourages listeners to think for themselves and not rely on the opinions of others. The artist also emphasizes the idea of taking charge of your own life and being proactive by opening doors and moving towards your goals.
The second verse talks about the frustration of trying to figure things out and not getting anywhere. The lyrics also suggest that it's better to walk away from such situations and move on. This may be towards some unknown destination or something personal for the listener. The artist seems to emphasize that it's better to keep moving, rather than being stuck in a situation that is not getting any better.
Line by Line Meaning
People always talk about
People frequently discuss
Things they don't know much about
Topics they possess very little knowledge of
You take your chances when you toss them all aside
Ignoring their opinions could be risky
Don't buy their explanations for
Don't believe their reasoning about
The things they caution you around
Subjects they warn you of
Can you see the answers now?
Have you gained insight into the solutions now?
And that will have to do
That will suffice
You sit around for hours to figure out nothing
You spend hours doing nothing productive
What I'm afraid my dear is that it's never coming
I fear that it will never arrive, my dear
so take your shoes and point them towards, towards your ?
So put on your shoes and direct them towards your destination
Open up the door because it's time you're on your way
Open the door since it is time for you to depart
It's time you're on your way
It is time for you to leave
Contributed by Mateo D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.