Streetlights On
I the Mighty Lyrics


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All the remains of tonight’s events will scatter into the streetlights and pass the time
waiting for the sun to rise and take them away.
And with the elegance that you possess you challenge my confidence
and I can’t bare to move in for the kiss.
Our dilated eyes make it clear to me the dark can be a lonely thing.
Thank God for a star infested sky to light.

But I’ve just got one thing left.
I’ve just got one thing left.
Before you turn and bid goodnight, all I wanted was to tell you everything.

So here we are back at the start.
Just a step from your porch but not quite out of the yard.
You’re playing a little game called hard to get and I’ve got to admit
that I kind of like it.
Yeah, I’m game for the chase.

But I’ve just got one thing left.
I’ve just got one thing left.
Before you turn and bid goodnight, all I wanted was to tell you everything.





Don’t go inside! Stay please.
Don’t go inside.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to I the Mighty's song "Streetlights On" paint a picture of a night that is coming to an end. The singer reflects on the events of the night and imagines them scattering into the streetlights and passing the time until the sun rises and takes them away. The singer is with someone they are attracted to and admires, but their confidence is being challenged, and they can't bring themselves to make a move. The dark can be a lonely thing, but the star infested sky lights up the night and provides some comfort.


As the night comes to a close, the singer finds themselves back where they started, on the doorstep of the person they are interested in. The other person is playing hard to get, and the singer enjoys the chase. However, before the other person turns to bid goodnight, the singer has one thing left to do - tell them everything they feel. They plead with the other person not to go inside and to stay a little longer.


Overall, "Streetlights On" tells a story of longing and desire, but also of hesitation and nervousness. There is a sense of vulnerability in the singer's words as they express their feelings to the object of their affection. The imagery of the streetlights and the starry sky give the song a wistful and romantic feel.


Line by Line Meaning

All the remains of tonight’s events will scatter into the streetlights and pass the time
The remnants of tonight's events will dissipate into the streetlights as we await the dawn.


waiting for the sun to rise and take them away.
We wait for the sun to rise and wash away the memories of tonight.


And with the elegance that you possess you challenge my confidence
Your grace and poise intimidate me and make me doubt myself.


and I can’t bare to move in for the kiss.
I'm too nervous to make a move and kiss you.


Our dilated eyes make it clear to me the dark can be a lonely thing.
The darkness around us reminds us that loneliness can be overwhelming.


Thank God for a star infested sky to light.
We're grateful for the stars that light up the night sky and offer some comfort.


But I’ve just got one thing left.
I have one last chance to do something before the night ends.


Before you turn and bid goodnight, all I wanted was to tell you everything.
I need to tell you everything I feel before you leave for the night.


So here we are back at the start.
We're right back where we began, unsure of where this will lead.


Just a step from your porch but not quite out of the yard.
We're close to your house but not quite ready to end the night yet.


You’re playing a little game called hard to get and I’ve got to admit
You're teasing me and it's kind of working.


that I kind of like it.
I'm enjoying the chase and the flirtation.


Yeah, I’m game for the chase.
I'm up for the challenge and willing to pursue you further.


Don’t go inside! Stay please.
I don't want you to leave just yet, please stay with me a bit longer.


Don’t go inside.
Please don't leave me alone just yet.




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Eric C

where do i find this on album "We Speak" where do i get it

Der Lig

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