Winding Down
Hit the Lights Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
My whole life I've been waiting around, waiting around for something to happen
Everybody wants to go out on the town, but I just wanna rest, I just wanna rest my head
Sometimes you don't get want you want, when you want it
Run away determined to stay have the night to keep her hangovers at bay
I shouldn't go but I lost my judgment oh, I shouldn't go but I lost my judgment now
This bottle is my winner card; it helps to clear my thick head, protect me from this bitter cold
Man what the hell were you drinking?
Nobody wants to go out on the town, yeah they just wanna rest
I can't wait to go out on the town, but they just wanna rest
You can rest when you're dead
Run away determined to stay have the night to keep her hangovers at bay
I shouldn't go but I lost my judgment oh, I shouldn't go but I lost my judgment
Run away determined to stay have the night to keep her hangovers at bay
I shouldn't go but I lost my judgment oh, I shouldn't go but I lost my judgment now
How many days do you live your life?
How many ways can I live mine?
How many tries till I get mine, will it ever be enough? (will it ever be enough?)
Everybody wants to go out on the town, but I just wanna rest, I just wanna rest
All my life I've been lost out and found, hanging out with my friend livin' up our dead ends
Everybody trying to get away from this town, yeah they don't wanna rest they think it's the best
If we get the hell right out of this town we will never rest (you can rest when your dead)
Run away determined to stay have the night to keep her hangovers at bay
I shouldn't go but I lost my judgment oh, I shouldn't go but I lost my judgment
Run away determined to stay have the night to keep her hangovers at bay
I shouldn't go but I lost my judgment oh, I shouldn't go but I lost my judgment now
The lyrics to Hit the Lights's song Winding Down describe the feeling of being tired of waiting around for something to happen in life. The singer expresses their desire to rest their head instead of going out on the town like everyone else. The opening line, "Everything is winding down," sets a melancholy tone that suggests the feeling of being stuck or stagnant. The line "My whole life I've been waiting around, waiting around for something to happen" highlights the singer's frustration with their lack of movement or progress in life.
The chorus, "Nobody wants to go out on the town, yeah they just wanna rest. I can't wait to go out on the town, but they just wanna rest. You can rest when you're dead," shows that the singer feels like they are missing out on life while everyone else seems content with taking it easy. The line "you can rest when you're dead" is a common phrase used to encourage people to live life to the fullest, but in this context, it feels like a challenge or push to break out of this cycle of waiting and resting.
The second verse switches to a narrative about going out and drinking to forget about life's problems. The singer admits to losing their judgment and feeling the aftereffects of this decision. The line "This bottle is my winner card" suggests that the singer uses alcohol as a way to cope with their frustrations and fears.
Overall, the song captures the sense of being stuck in a rut and feeling like everyone else is content with staying there. The singer wants more out of life and is willing to take risks to get it, even if it means making mistakes along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything is winding down, man I'm so tried of waiting around (yeah)
I'm getting restless and impatient with the slow pace of things in my life
My whole life I've been waiting around, waiting around for something to happen
I've been in a perpetual state of anticipation, waiting for some significant event or change to occur
Everybody wants to go out on the town, but I just wanna rest, I just wanna rest my head
I'm tired and need some respite, but everyone else seems to be more interested in socializing and partying
Sometimes you don't get want you want, when you want it
Life can be unpredictable and disappointing when things don't go as planned or desired
Run away determined to stay have the night to keep her hangovers at bay
I'm trying to escape my problems and responsibilities by drinking and partying
I shouldn't go but I lost my judgment oh, I shouldn't go but I lost my judgment now
I know it's not a good idea to drink so much and stay out late, but I'm not thinking clearly
This bottle is my winner card; it helps to clear my thick head, protect me from this bitter cold
I rely on alcohol to cope with my problems and mask my emotions, even though it's not a healthy or sustainable solution
Man what the hell were you drinking?
Expressing concern and curiosity about someone's drinking habits
Nobody wants to go out on the town, yeah they just wanna rest
Others are also tired and need a break from the hustle and bustle of life
I can't wait to go out on the town, but they just wanna rest
I have a strong desire to socialize and have fun, even though those around me are more interested in relaxing
You can rest when you're dead
Encouraging others to live life to the fullest and enjoy the moment, rather than waiting for some future time when they can relax
How many days do you live your life?
Reflecting on the brevity and preciousness of life
How many ways can I live mine?
Wondering about the variety of experiences and choices available in life
How many tries till I get mine, will it ever be enough? (will it ever be enough?)
Questioning whether I'll ever find fulfillment or satisfaction in life, or if I'll always be searching for something more
All my life I've been lost out and found, hanging out with my friend livin' up our dead ends
Describing a life of aimlessness and boredom, spent with friends trying to make the most of a lackluster situation
Everybody trying to get away from this town, yeah they don't wanna rest they think it's the best
Others are eager to escape their current situation and leave town, believing that a change of scenery will offer them more excitement and opportunities
If we get the hell right out of this town we will never rest (you can rest when your dead)
Leaving town might provide temporary relief, but it's not a sustainable solution to the weariness and dissatisfaction of life
Contributed by Makayla G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jackie M
This song gets me hyper and pumped up!! <3
gentamustaine
put in the lyrics