Sitter
Hit the Lights Lyrics
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Stayed inside, hid from the sun, all jammed up like a loaded gun
Even the nightlife's just too bright, so I never step outside
Blackened lungs and bloodshot eyes keep me up but not alive
Just holding on
There's a lesson here but I'm not catching on
Such a bitter ending taste of what's become
The only drug I didn't love
Breathe deep, leave ground, can't get to sleep so I just pass out
Fight the words before they leave my mouth
Bite the tongue, but I just can't tell if it's too late to save myself
Hit the ground but the bottom dropped out
Lost and found my way around
It's not new to me, yeah I'm used to it by now
There's a lesson here but I'm not catching on
'Cause the taste of it still lingers on my tongue
Such a bitter ending taste of what's become
The only drug I didn't love (didn't love)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
(Oh, oh, oh, oh)
Looking for a way, an out
Release, somehow
I'm lost and now it's pulling me under
We're all allowed our ups and downs in times of doubt
We all go through it just holding on
(These days I'm a hit and run)
There's a lesson here but I just can't catch on
'Cause the taste of it still lingers on my tongue
Such a bitter ending taste of what's become
The only drug I didn't love (didn't love)
The only drug I didn't love
The song "Sitter" by Hit the Lights is a powerful and emotional depiction of a struggle with addiction. The opening lines describe the physical toll that this addiction has taken on the singer's health, as they mention a hit and run, coughing up blood, and staying inside to hide from the sun. The second verse is particularly poignant as the singer describes their inability to enjoy everyday activities, due to the effects of their addiction on their lungs and eyes. The lyrics depict a person who is holding on by a thread, trying to fight their way out of their addiction.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the bitter taste of the addiction, which still lingers on the singer's tongue. Despite the lessons learned and the negative effects of the drug, the singer admits to struggling to break free from its grip. They describe the addiction as the only drug they didn't love, suggesting that it had initially provided some kind of escape or relief, but had since devolved into an unhealthy dependency.
The bridge of the song is a plea for help and release, as the singer expresses their desire to find a way out from under the addiction. While they acknowledge that everyone experiences ups and downs and times of doubt, they also emphasize the importance of holding on, even in the darkest of times.
Overall, "Sitter" is a powerful and emotional song that depicts the struggles of addiction in a raw and honest way. It is a testament to the power of music to provide an outlet for people to express their emotions, and to connect with others who may be going through similar struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
These days I'm a hit and run, left the scene as I coughed up blood
Nowadays, I tend to quickly move on from situations after being hurt, even when it leaves a lasting impact on my health and well-being.
Stayed inside, hid from the sun, all jammed up like a loaded gun
I isolate myself from the outside world because I feel anxious and ready to explode at any moment.
Even the nightlife's just too bright, so I never step outside
I can't enjoy activities with other people because the energy and stimulation is too much to handle.
Blackened lungs and bloodshot eyes keep me up but not alive
The unhealthy behaviors I'm engaging in are taking a toll on my body and preventing me from truly living my life.
Just holding on
Despite everything, I'm struggling to cling on to hope and survival.
There's a lesson here but I'm not catching on
'Cause the taste of it still lingers on my tongue
Such a bitter ending taste of what's become
The only drug I didn't love
I've gone through a lot of painful experiences and I'm trying to learn from them, but it's hard to move on when the memories still haunt me. The only thing that didn't bring me temporary relief was the thing that ultimately hurt me the most.
Breathe deep, leave ground, can't get to sleep so I just pass out
Fight the words before they leave my mouth
Bite the tongue, but I just can't tell if it's too late to save myself
Hit the ground but the bottom dropped out
Lost and found my way around
It's not new to me, yeah I'm used to it by now
I'm constantly running away from my problems and trying to suppress my emotions. I know that I need to take action to better my situation, but I'm not sure if it's even possible at this point. I've experienced disappointment and pain so many times that it's become a familiar feeling to me.
Looking for a way, an out
Release, somehow
I'm lost and now it's pulling me under
We're all allowed our ups and downs in times of doubt
We all go through it just holding on
(These days I'm a hit and run)
I'm searching for a way to escape from this cycle of self-destructive behavior, but I still feel trapped and overwhelmed. We all have our struggles and moments of uncertainty, but we keep going in the hope that things will get better. (These days, I tend to run away from my problems rather than confronting them.)
There's a lesson here but I just can't catch on
'Cause the taste of it still lingers on my tongue
Such a bitter ending taste of what's become
The only drug I didn't love (didn't love)
The only drug I didn't love
Despite my efforts to learn from my past mistakes, the memories and pain continue to haunt me. The thing that ultimately led to my downfall is the only thing that I didn't find comfort in at the time. (The only thing I regret and didn't find solace in was the thing that ended up hurting me the most.)
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Kevin Mahoney, Nathan VanDame, Nicholas Thompson, Omar Zehery
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
rockyourselfout123
Found my new favorite song. Loving this album!
itsnicksharpbro
This. I've been commenting so much on the tracks for this album, but this... This song not only hits me like a ton of bricks, but being able to witness the growth of one of my favorite bands for years is priceless. Thank you.
777Harlequin
That intro... that's new. I really like this album, and I like how they recovered old sounds I like but CLEARLY they've kept growing and been finding new sounds too... Excellent workout music :D
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Love the riffs at the end
citylightsTAM
Oh my god. I LOVE this!
Andre Arson
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dan1the8man2
Every song is phenomenal.
Anakin Flytalker
I'm beyond mad this doesn't have 100k views, song speaks volumes
Someday._. Maybe
Such an underrated song and band
Ninjafossils
Does anyone know what the vocal technique used at the very beginning of the song is called?