Spotlights
Hurts Lyrics


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Ah, there's something about you, girl
You're straight from another world
And I won't quit
Ah, I feel invincible
And you're so untouchable
But I won't quit

Underneath spotlights
My shadow's hard to find
Underneath spotlights
I fade into the night

Ah, I said there's something about you, girl
And you're irresistible
So I won't quit
No, I won't quit

Underneath spotlights
My shadow's hard to find
Underneath spotlights
I fade into the night

Spotlights, hit the band
And they're making you feel like Superman
I see the spotlights, hit the band
And they're making you feel like Superman
Spotlights, hit the band
And they're making you feel like Superman
I see the spotlights, hit the band
And they're making you feel like Superman

Underneath spotlights
My shadow's hard to find
Underneath spotlights
I fade into the night

Spotlights, hit the band
And they're making you feel like Superman
I see the spotlights, hit the band
And they're making you feel like Superman
Spotlights, hit the band
And they're making you feel like Superman




I see the spotlights, hit the band
And they're making you feel like Superman

Overall Meaning

At its core, "Spotlights" is a love song about a girl who is perceived to be otherworldly and unattainable, yet ultimately irresistible. The singer sees her as a star in her own right, shining bright under the spotlight, and is enamored by her shine. The spotlight metaphorically represents the attention and admiration both the girl and the band receive, feeling invincible and like superheroes to their fans when on stage. The singer is drawn to this girl's uniqueness and the feeling that she is unlike anyone else he has ever met. Despite her unattainability, he refuses to give up on pursuing her.


The chorus repeats the lines "Underneath spotlights / My shadow's hard to find / Underneath spotlights / I fade into the night," reinforcing this idea of the spotlight's power and how it can make individuals feel larger than life. It also highlights the singer's feelings of being lost or overshadowed by the girl and the spotlight's intensity.


Overall, "Spotlights" is a commentary on the power and draw of fame and the special qualities that make certain individuals stand out from the crowd.


Line by Line Meaning

Ah, there's something about you, girl
The singer is expressing fascination towards the girl.


You're straight from another world
The girl seems unique and different from anyone the singer has met before.


And I won't quit
The singer is determined to pursue the girl despite any obstacles.


Ah, I feel invincible
Being with the girl gives the singer a sense of power and strength.


And you're so untouchable
The girl seems unattainable or out of the singer's league.


But I won't quit
Despite the girl's perceived inaccessibility, the singer is not giving up on pursuing her.


Underneath spotlights
The singer is now in the center of attention, possibly on stage or in a lively party atmosphere.


My shadow's hard to find
The singer's true personality or identity is being obscured by the excitement and glamor of the moment.


I fade into the night
The singer's individuality and presence is being diminished in the sea of people and spotlight attention.


And you're irresistible
The singer continues to be attracted to the girl and unable to resist her charm.


So I won't quit
The singer will persevere in pursuing the girl despite her elusive nature.


Spotlights, hit the band
The singer is likely a performer on stage, and the attention is now on the accompanying musicians.


And they're making you feel like Superman
The music and energy of the moment is empowering and euphoric.


I see the spotlights, hit the band
The singer is actively observing and reacting to the environment around him.


Underneath spotlights
The singer is still in the midst of the exciting and attention-grabbing atmosphere.


And they're making you feel like Superman
The music and energy continue to magnify and uplift the atmosphere.


I see the spotlights, hit the band
The singer remains aware and observant of the scene around him.


And they're making you feel like Superman
The exuberant music and environment are making the performers and crowd feel invincible.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM ANDERSON, CHENAI ZINYUKU, LAEL GOLDBERG, THEO HUTCHCRAFT

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