Lights
Interpol Lyrics
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Teach me to meet my desires
With some grace
All that I fear don't turn away
And leave me to plead in this whole other place
'Cause what if I never break
Vistuary won't you take me
All that I seek please police me
I want you to police me
But keep it clean
Now that you mean my place
Now let's take them away
Strong as you've seen old as you be, hey
That's why I hold you
You will always obey
All that I feel cap it always
Teach me to grieve and conspire
With my age
All that I can see
Go mystic spree
A seething routine
I could never navigate
Maybe I like to stray
No harm it seems to be less free
Not today
It's like you want it that way
All that I see is peaceful life's run away from me
Run away from me
We'd like to take signs
That's why I hold you
And bring silence in disguise
That's why I hold you
We'd like to meet
That's why I hold you
That is all your life
That's why I hold you
That's why I hold you
That is why I hold you
That's why I hold you
That is why I hold you here
That's why I hold you
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That's why I hold you (hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you)
The lyrics of Interpol's "Lights" seem to showcase an individual who is seeking guidance and direction from someone else. The individual is asking the person he is addressing to show him the right way to meet his desires with grace. In the same breath, he asks that they don't turn away from him when he faces his fears in a much deeper place, perhaps something he cannot face alone. The individual acknowledges that straying away from the norm and being free may not inflict any harm today, but it seems as though it's what the person he is addressing wants.
He asks them to cap all that he feels always and teach him to grieve and conspire with his age. He wants them to police all that he seeks but keep it clean. He acknowledges that they have taken his place and tells them to take away all of his weaknesses. The individual states that he holds them because they will always obey and asks for them to take him far away, away from all that he sees that his peaceful life runs away from him.
Overall, the lyrics of "Lights" can be interpreted as a tribute to the fears and insecurities we all have in life, as well as an acknowledgment of the guidance we gain from others. The song suggests that perhaps being free and straying from the norm may not be beneficial in the current moment, but ultimately the decision lies with us.
Line by Line Meaning
All that I see show me your ways
I am lost and seeking guidance. Please show me the path to follow.
Teach me to meet my desires
Help me understand how to fulfill my needs and wants in a healthy way.
With some grace
Please be patient and compassionate with me as I learn and make mistakes.
All that I fear don't turn away
I am scared, but I need you to stay with me and support me through my anxiety.
And leave me to plead in this whole other place
If you abandon me, I will be left alone in a terrifying state of mind.
'Cause what if I never break
If I am always afraid, what will happen to me? I need to overcome my fears and live a full life.
Vistuary won't you take me
Please lead me to a new, faraway place where I can start fresh.
Far away, far away
I need distance from my current situation and a chance to begin again in a new setting.
All that I seek please police me
I want you to keep me in check and hold me accountable to my goals and values.
I want you to police me
I trust and respect you enough to let you guide me and keep me on track.
But keep it clean
I want you to help me without being harsh or judgmental.
Now that you mean my place
You have a significant role in my life and I value your presence.
Now let's take them away
Together, let's remove the obstacles and struggles that are holding me back.
Strong as you've seen old as you be, hey
You might be older and wiser than me, but I still see you as a strong, reliable figure in my life.
That's why I hold you
I depend on you and appreciate your support and guidance.
You will always obey
I trust that you will always have my best interests in mind when giving me advice.
All that I feel cap it always
I tend to bottle up my emotions, but I need to learn how to express myself and cope with my feelings.
Teach me to grieve and conspire
Help me understand how to deal with loss and disappointment in a healthy way. Show me how to plan and work towards a better future.
With my age
As I grow older, I want to develop better emotional coping mechanisms and strategies.
All that I can see
I have limited perspective and want to learn and explore different viewpoints and ways of life.
Go mystic spree
Let's embark on a mystical adventure together and discover new experiences and knowledge.
A seething routine
I am stuck in a monotonous, unfulfilling lifestyle and want to break free from it.
I could never navigate
I don't know how to get out of my current situation on my own.
Maybe I like to stray
I'm drawn to the unknown and crave change and exploration in my life.
No harm it seems to be less free
Taking risks and breaking free from routine might be scary, but it's necessary for me to grow and learn.
Not today
I might not be ready to make big changes yet, but I want to start moving towards it at my own pace.
It's like you want it that way
It feels like the universe is guiding me towards change and growth, and I want to embrace it.
All that I see is peaceful life's run away from me
I want a peaceful life, but it seems to be slipping away from me with every passing day.
Run away from me
I feel like I'm losing control and missing out on everything I want in life.
We'd like to take signs
Let's look for signs and opportunities that will lead us towards a better life.
And bring silence in disguise
Finding peace and stability might require patience and quiet contemplation.
We'd like to meet
I want to connect with new people and ideas that will expand my worldview and help me grow.
That is all your life
Exploring and pushing boundaries is a lifelong journey, and I'm committed to it.
That's why I hold you
I still need your guidance and support to navigate life's challenges and opportunities.
That is why I hold you here
You are an anchor in my life, and I appreciate everything you do for me.
(hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you)
I need you more than ever, and I'm grateful for your presence in my life.
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@marcellorenzz9525
All that I see
Show me your ways
Teach me to meet my desires
With some grace
All that I fear
Don't turn away
And leave me to plead in this hole of a place
Cause what if I never break
Estuary won't you take me
Far away
Far away
All that I seek
Please police me
I want you to police me
But keep it clean
Uh
How have you been, my day
Now let's take them away
(That's why I hold you)
Strong as you've seen
Old as you behave
(That's why I hold you)
You will always obey
(That's why I hold you)
All that I feel
Capital ways
Teach me to grieve and conspire
With my age
All that I can see
Domestic spree
A seething routine
I could never navigate
Maybe I like to stray
No heart unseen will be left so clean
Not today
It's like you want it that way
All that I see
Is peaceful eyes drawn away from me
Drawn away from me
(Drawn away from me)
We would like to take the sights
(That's why I hold you)
And bring silence in disguise
(That's why I hold you, dear)
We would like to meet the buyer
(That's why I hold you)
That is all your life
That's why I hold you
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That is why I hold you dear
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@rosariacollarino2428
Lights:
All that I see show me your ways
Teach me to meet my desires
With some grace
All that I fear don't turn away
And leave me to plead in this whole other place
'Cause what if I never break
Vistuary won't you take me
Far away, far away
All that I seek please police me
I want you to police me
But keep it clean
Now that you mean my place
Now let's take them away
Strong as you've seen old as you be, hey
That's why I hold you
You will always obey
All that I feel cap it always
Teach me to grieve and conspire
With my age
All that I can see
Go mystic spree
A seething routine
I could never navigate
Maybe I like to stray
No harm it seems to be less free
Not today
It's like you want it that way
All that I see is peaceful life's run away from me
Run away from me
We'd like to take signs
That's why I hold you
And bring silence in disguise
That's why I hold you
We'd like to meet
That's why I hold you
That is all your life
That's why I hold you
That's why I hold you
That is why I hold you
That's why I hold you
That is why I hold you here
That's why I hold you
That's why I hold you here
That's why I hold you
That is why I hold you here
That's why I hold you
That is why I hold you here
That's why I hold you
That is why I hold you here
That's why I hold you
That is why I hold you here
That's why I hold you
That is why I hold you here
That's why I hold you
That is why I hold you here
That's why I hold you (hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you, hold you)
@nadam7916
alright its been 10 years are people finally ready to admit this album was good???
@zeketheloser9575
Let them be, they have much to discover
@asiintrospect6229
I bought this album when it released, i never listened to the critics. It really resonated then and still does. Its a great record.
@alanpantoja2761
Very good.
@orlandogamarra4215
I always love this album, and I always said it's my favorite the lirycs are made like me
@ericseinemudda9718
The album was perfect 10 years ago. Because the band and stage were perfect. It's been copied in the meantime by idiots who will never achieve the same level because they don't understand the lyrics and don't have a sense for the vibe of the melody.
@stephmalo4283
One of their best songs.. Even better when you get to hear it LIVE! Interpol are awesome!
@SlowDIIV
I heard it live a couple of days ago, and it's still as effective as the last time I heard it few years back, I got chills listening to how the sound of the guitars gradually grows, and Sam Fogarino's drum work on this song is epic!
@mariacelaya6178
Completely agree! It's one of my favorite songs, but heard it live blew my mind, their performance it's other level 🙌
@undercoverofdarknezz
I’m seeing them live tomorrow!!!!!