Lights
J(ay) A.D Lyrics
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We're so scrupulous
That knife looks dangerous
What's all this fuss
Don't worry it's only us
So supercilious
Ack, it was only just
Smoking so cancerous
Try it, it's delicious
Woman in suit, so business
Try it on, oh gorgeous
The mirror is looking at me
Lights, lights, lights
Your disorder is on the cusp
Could be almost hideous
You're just ridiculous
I can't get close enough
That bird's androgynous
It's really unnerving me
Lights, lights, lights
The lyrics to J(ay) A.D's song "Lights" are quite cryptic and have different interpretations, depending on the listener. Some may see the lyrics as an invitation to trust the singer, who is more cautious concerning their behavior and surroundings than the other people present. These individuals seem to be smoking and carrying a knife, which the singer regards as dangerous. They are also "supercilious," or arrogant, possibly due to their lack of caution.
The chorus of the song, "Lights, lights, lights," is repeated several times throughout the song and adds to the overall mysterious and somewhat haunting ambiance. It is unclear what these "lights" represent, but they could symbolize the flashes of insight or awareness that come to the singer as they observe their surroundings. Alternatively, they may refer to something more ominous, such as the dangers lurking in the darkness.
The middle section of the song has the singer describing a woman in a suit whom they find gorgeous, and they encourage her to try on different things. The final verse refers to a mysterious bird that has an androgynous appearance, which unnerves the singer.
Overall, the song seems to be about the tension between being cautious and letting loose, between observing others and allowing oneself to be seen. The "lights" that the singer keeps mentioning may represent moments of clarity or insight amidst the confusion.
Line by Line Meaning
Place your trust in us
Believe in us and have faith in our abilities to handle things
We're so scrupulous
We are careful and thorough in our work, and we have high moral standards
That knife looks dangerous
The situation seems threatening and potentially harmful
What's all this fuss
Why are you making such a big deal about it?
Don't worry it's only us
Relax, there's no need to be concerned - we have everything under control
So supercilious
We are expressing an attitude of superiority or smugness
Lights, lights, lights
This phrase is used as a repeated refrain that seems to suggest excitement or anticipation
Ack, it was only just
We are expressing surprise that something wasn't as dangerous or scary as it may have initially appeared
Smoking so cancerous
We are calling attention to the health risks associated with smoking cigarettes
Try it, it's delicious
We are possibly encouraging someone to try smoking cigarettes, despite the risks, because they may enjoy it
Woman in suit, so business
We are describing a woman who is dressed in a professional manner, possibly indicating that she is successful in her career
Try it on, oh gorgeous
We are possibly flirting with the woman and suggesting that she would look good in something we want her to try on
The mirror is looking at me
We are expressing a feeling of self-consciousness or vanity, as if we are admiring our own appearance
Your disorder is on the cusp
We are describing someone who is almost unattractive or repulsive, possibly as an insult
Could be almost hideous
We are emphasizing that the person's appearance is close to being extremely unattractive
You're just ridiculous
We are expressing annoyance or exasperation with someone's behavior or appearance, possibly insulting them
I can't get close enough
We are expressing a strong desire or attraction to someone or something
That bird's androgynous
We are describing a bird that has physical characteristics of both male and female animals
It's really unnerving me
We are feeling anxious or uncomfortable around the bird, possibly because it is unique or unfamiliar to us
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMIE MCKENZIE, RYAN DE LA CRUZ, XAVIER BLACK
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