Lighthouse
Human Virtues Lyrics
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I heard you like magazines
I heard you love autumn leaves
I heard that the wise man
Gave you ten weeks to breathe
I heard that you lied to me
I fall down
The arrival of the imminent
Is not a time for tears
I fall down, down, down
Wishing you were here
If anybody's out there
Shining down their light
If anybody's listening
I need you here tonight
Call me in the morning
And tell me I'm alright
Wish I was a lighthouse
That someone had put out
Wish I was headed south
Wish all of my dreaming
Had room for you even now
Now
I fall down
I hit my head, crashing
Tumbling in terror
Hoping for an axe
To chop out all my roots
That make me who I am
Some things are worth forgetting
When all you do is plan
If anybody's out there
Shining down their light
If anybody's listening
I need you here tonight
Call me in the morning
And tell me I'm alright
If anybody's listening
I need you here tonight
If anybody's out there
Won't you shine on down your light
Won't you call me in the morning
And tell me I'm alright
The lyrics of "Lighthouse" by Human Virtues touch on themes of longing, vulnerability, and the desire for connection. The song begins by mentioning various things that the singer has heard about the person they are addressing, implying a sense of distance or lack of understanding in their relationship. The mention of movies and magazines suggests a superficial level of knowledge about the person, while the mention of autumn leaves may allude to their love for beauty and change.
The mention of a wise man giving them ten weeks to breathe suggests that the person may have been going through a difficult situation or needed time for themselves. However, the singer expresses hurt, mentioning that they were lied to. This betrayal may have caused them to fall into an emotional abyss, wanting the person to be present with them.
The longing for connection deepens in the chorus, as the singer appeals to anyone who might be listening and shining their light to be there for them. They yearn for someone to call them in the morning and assure them that everything will be alright. The repetition of "If anybody's out there/Shining down their light" reflects the singer's desperation to find solace and support.
The second verse continues the theme of emotional turmoil and vulnerability. The singer mentions falling down and crashing, expressing a sense of disarray and fear. They wish they were a lighthouse, symbolizing stability and guidance, but acknowledge that their dreams may not have space for the person anymore. The final lines suggest that the singer wants to let go of certain memories and aspects of themselves that define who they are, as they believe some things are worth forgetting in light of their current circumstances.
In summary, "Lighthouse" by Human Virtues explores the longing for connection, the pain of betrayal, and the desire for reassurance and support. It portrays a narrator who feels lost and seeks solace in the presence of others.
Line by Line Meaning
I heard you like movies
I have heard that you have an affinity for movies
I heard you like magazines
I have heard that you enjoy reading magazines
I heard you love autumn leaves
I have heard that you have a deep affection for the beauty of autumn leaves
I heard that the wise man
It has come to my attention that a wise individual
Gave you ten weeks to breathe
Provided you with a generous amount of time, ten weeks, to take a break and find solace
I heard that you lied to me
I have received information that suggests that you have deceived me
I fall down
I stumble and descend
Into the abyss of nothing
Plunging into an emptiness that engulfs
The arrival of the imminent
The impending arrival of an event
Is not a time for tears
Is not an occasion suitable for shedding tears
I fall down, down, down
I descend further, continuously dropping
Wishing you were here
Longing for your presence
If anybody's out there
If there is anyone present
Shining down their light
Radiating their brilliance
If anybody's listening
If someone is attentive
I need you here tonight
I require your presence this evening
Call me in the morning
Contact me during the morning
And tell me I'm alright
Assure me that I am in a satisfactory state
Wish I was a lighthouse
Desire to embody the characteristics of a lighthouse
That someone had put out
That had lost its guiding light due to someone extinguishing it
Wish I was headed south
Yearn to be moving in a southern direction
Wish all of my dreaming
Desire that my multitude of aspirations
Had room for you even now
Could accommodate your presence at this very moment
Now
At the present time
I fall down
I descend
I hit my head, crashing
I collide and strike my head with force
Tumbling in terror
Falling and rolling in fear
Hoping for an axe
Desiring a tool resembling an axe
To chop out all my roots
To sever all the foundations of my being
That make me who I am
Which define my identity
Some things are worth forgetting
Certain aspects are worth erasing from memory
When all you do is plan
Especially when all you undertake is to meticulously devise strategies
If anybody's listening
If someone is paying attention
I need you here tonight
I require your presence this evening
If anybody's out there
If there is anyone present
Won't you shine on down your light
Please radiate your light downwards
Won't you call me in the morning
Could you make a phone call to me during the morning
And tell me I'm alright
And reassure me that I am in a satisfactory state
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Written by: Eoin O'Faherty
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