Lighthouse
July For Kings Lyrics


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It got a lot darker here
than I thought it would
when I disappeared
it's funny how a couple of days
can make you so afraid
you float away
you're reaching your hand up now
but I can't stand myself
or how I
took it all for granted
it didn't turn out the way I planned it

But I, I won't be afraid
I'm sure I'll find a place
where the dust and haze will clear
and the light on the shore will reappear

Watching the light reappear
blink on, blink out (off?), yeah
we're still standing here
blink on, blink out (off?)
watching the light reappear
blink on, blink out (off?), yeah
this flickering is maddening
but the light, the light will reappear

Oh, but the light will reappear

It's gonna get more quiet here
than I want it to
but I hear you, (my dear??)
you're whispering
I'm listening
I'm happy about the fact that we're
a little stronger than the day before
just a little longer till we reach the shore
I still get down
when you're not around
I'm not afraid of the (cold?) anymore

But I won't be afraid
I'm sure I'll find that place
where the dust and the haze might clear
oh, and the light, the light will reappear

The light will reappear

Watching the light reappear
blink on, blink out (off?), yeah
watching the light reappear
blink on, blink out (off?)
watching the light reappear
blink on, blink out (off?)
this flickering is maddening
but the light, the light will reappear

But I won't be afraid
I'm sure we'll find that place
oh where the dust and haze will clear, clear
and the light, where the light will reappear

Watching the light reappear
blink on, blink out (off?), yeah
we're still standing here
blink on, blink out (off?), yeah
watching the light reappear
blink on, blink out (off?)
this flickering is maddening
yeah, this flickering is maddening




oh, oh, oh
this flickering is maddening

Overall Meaning

In "Lighthouse," July For Kings sings about a difficult time in their lives. The singer is lost, afraid, and alone, realizing that things didn't turn out as they had hoped. However, they are still hopeful that they will find their way again, describing how they will find a place where the dust and haze will clear, and the light on the shore will reappear. The lyrics convey a sense of uncertainty and vulnerability, but also a determination to keep going despite the odds.


The repeated metaphor of the lighthouse blinking on and off reflects the singer's inner turmoil and the unpredictable nature of their situation. The lighthouse represents a beacon of hope, a symbol of guidance and protection, but it's also a reminder of the darkness and the dangers that surround them. The singer watches and waits for the light to reappear, hoping that they will be able to find their way back to safety.


Overall, "Lighthouse" is a powerful song about resilience, survival, and the human spirit's ability to persevere even in the darkest of times.


Line by Line Meaning

It got a lot darker here
The situation has become more difficult and uncertain.


than I thought it would
It turned out to be worse than expected.


when I disappeared
When I isolated myself from others.


it's funny how a couple of days
It's ironic how a short time can change things dramatically.


can make you so afraid
Can cause feelings of fear.


you float away
You mentally distance yourself from others.


you're reaching your hand up now
You're seeking help or support from someone.


but I can't stand myself
I'm disappointed in myself.


or how I took it all for granted
I didn't appreciate what I had until it was gone.


it didn't turn out the way I planned it
Things didn't go according to my expectations.


I, I won't be afraid
I won't let my fear control me.


I'm sure I'll find a place
I'm confident I'll find where I belong.


where the dust and haze will clear
Where the fog and confusion will dissipate.


and the light on the shore will reappear
And hope will return.


Watching the light reappear
Observing the return of optimism.


blink on, blink out (off?), yeah
The light flickers erratically.


we're still standing here
We endure the struggle.


this flickering is maddening
The instability is infuriating.


but the light, the light will reappear
But hope will eventually return.


It's gonna get more quiet here
The situation will get even tougher.


than I want it to
It's not what I had hoped for.


but I hear you, (my dear??)
But I hear a comforting voice or presence.


you're whispering
Offering words of encouragement or support.


I'm listening
I'm receptive to the comfort.


I'm happy about the fact that we're
I'm glad we've become stronger.


a little stronger than the day before
We've made progress, even if it's small.


just a little longer till we reach the shore
Just a little more time until we overcome the struggle.


I still get down
I still get discouraged.


when you're not around
When I'm alone.


I'm not afraid of the (cold?) anymore
I'm no longer afraid of the challenges.


I'm sure we'll find that place
We'll find where we belong together.


oh where the dust and haze will clear, clear
Where the confusion and uncertainty will fade.


Watching the light reappear
Observing the return of hope and optimism.


this flickering is maddening
The instability is infuriating.




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