Pulse
Hit the Lights Lyrics


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I see the light bouncing off your cheeks
But tonight I got these urges to taste you like you wouldn't believe
Could be the night with the color of your skin that excites
If this isn't love it shouldn't be a sport well never again

Tie me up take my pulse before I lose control
We could get ahead
Or lose it on your sheets instead
Cause we're alone
And you know
That I can't wait to go home
And wake up yet again,
Broken bloody in my bed

Cause with you I fall apart
Like every single time I come unglued
Don't know what to do
I can't keep up with you I fall apart
Never again is what I said
But tonight
You're coming over me

I caught these stars with the promise to keep
And it shows
Forget this feeling
I'll take it to where ever it goes
And its alright if we just take turns on taking it slow
Or if its love we can speed it up whenever we know
So tie me up take my pulse before I lose control
We could get ahead
Or lose it in the sheets instead
Cause we're alone
And you know that I can't wait to go home
And wake up yet again,
Broken bloody in my bed

Cause with you I fall apart
Like every single time I come unglued
Don't know what to do
I can't keep up with you
I fall apart
Never again is what I said
But tonight
You're coming over

Me and you
All the trouble we could get into
If this is only from the start of it
Then I'm gone
Waiting on another ghost of me and you
I'm addicted

Cause with you I fall apart
Like every single time I come unglued
Don't know what to do
I can't keep up with you
I fall apart
Never again is what I said




But tonight
You're coming over

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Hit the Lights's song Pulse describe a passionate, intense attraction to someone, with the singer expressing the desire to taste the other person and lose control with them. The lyrics also hint at a history of brokenness and difficulty keeping up with the other person, suggesting that while the singer may be addicted to the passion in the moment, they know it may not be sustainable. The lines "Cause with you I fall apart/Like every single time I come unglued/Don't know what to do" capture this struggle to hold onto oneself in the throes of desire.


The song's chorus repeats the idea that the singer falls apart with the other person, but there's also a sense of resignation there - "never again is what I said/But tonight you're coming over" implies that the singer knows that giving into the temptation with this particular person may not be wise, but they can't resist anyway. The bridge of the song introduces the idea that this relationship is just the beginning of a larger pattern for the singer - "waiting on another ghost of me and you," suggesting that similar relationships have come before and may come again.


Overall, Pulse is a song about a passionate but potentially dangerous attraction, with the singer wrestling between the desire for the other person and the knowledge that it may not be the right choice. The lyrics convey a sense of struggle and brokenness, with the repeated imagery of falling apart further emphasizing the complexity of the emotions at play.


Line by Line Meaning

I see the light bouncing off your cheeks
The singer observes the light reflecting off their partner's face.


But tonight I got these urges to taste you like you wouldn't believe
The singer feels intense desire for their partner and wants to take things further physically.


Could be the night with the color of your skin that excites
The singer finds their partner's skin color arousing and exciting.


If this isn't love it shouldn't be a sport well never again
The artist is unsure if their feelings for their partner are genuine love, but does not want their relationship to feel like a game or competition.


Tie me up take my pulse before I lose control
The artist wants their partner to take control and potentially introduce some bondage play.


We could get ahead
The singer believes they could take their physical relationship to the next level.


Or lose it on your sheets instead
The singer is open to the possibility of things getting messy in bed.


Cause we're alone
The artist and their partner are the only ones in the room.


And you know
The artist believes their partner is aware of their sexual desires.


That I can't wait to go home
The artist is eager to have sex in their own bed.


And wake up yet again, Broken bloody in my bed
The singer is willing to take risks and embrace a rougher sexual experience.


With you I fall apart
The artist feels vulnerable and loses self control when with their partner.


Like every single time I come unglued
The singer always feels this way when they engage in sexual activity with their partner.


Don't know what to do
Despite these feelings, the singer is unsure of how to handle their emotions.


I can't keep up with you I fall apart
The singer feels like they cannot match their partner's sexual energy.


Never again is what I said
The artist has made promises to themselves not to engage in certain sexual activities or relationships again.


But tonight You're coming over me
Despite their reservations, the artist decides to give into their desires and let their partner come over.


I caught these stars with the promise to keep And it shows Forget this feeling I'll take it to where ever it goes
The singer promises to keep their relationship with their partner honest and open-ended, willing to embrace the future and see where things may lead.


And its alright if we just take turns on taking it slow
The singer is comfortable with the idea of taking turns with their partner in controlling the pace of their physical relationship.


Or if its love we can speed it up whenever we know
The artist is open to the possibility that their physical relationship could evolve into something more serious and they are willing to move forward if both parties agree.


Me and you All the trouble we could get into
The artist sees potential danger and excitement in their relationship with their partner.


If this is only from the start of it Then I'm gone Waiting on another ghost of me and you I'm addicted
The artist is already addicted to their partner and is ready to embrace whatever their relationship may bring, even if it ends with heartbreak.




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Comments from YouTube:

Alisa Williams

I wish this was more known; it's incredible.

Максим Пичиц

Hit the lights-pulse.👍👍👍👍

JakeKokins

So fucking relateable. I think of you when i hear this song

chinhead7390

This song has been out for a while i wonder why it took solong to get on the actual record page?

Akamyaku

💿🧡

MK212074

@chinhead7390 Yeah I was wondering the same thing haha they uploaded all the old stuff from This is a Stickup too.

MK212074

@chinhead7390 plus I don't think they are even on this label anymore

Dallas Nguyen

Whoa you've tasted me? I wish lol

kenian

@chinhead7390 totally

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