If the Lights Go Out
Katie Melua Lyrics


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They say the world must end somehow
They say the end's not far from now
I think they're wrong
Don't worry your life away
Start living for today
Don't think about tomorrow

And if the lights go out on all of us
In just a year or two
And if the sky falls down like pouring rain
Then I'll be here with you
I'll go down with you

Well I'm gonna try for all I'm worth
To stay with you 'til the end of the earth
Don't let me down
Don't let your feelings win
Don't give out, and don't give in
Don't think about tomorrow

'Cause if the lights go out on all of us
In just a year or two
And if the sky falls down like pouring rain
Then I'll be here with you
I'll go down with you

And if the lights go out on all of us
In just a year or two
And if the sky falls down like pouring rain
Then I'll be here with you
I'll go down with you





I'll go down with you

Overall Meaning

The song "If the Lights Go Out" by Katie Melua talks about the impending end of the world, a topic that has fascinated humans for centuries. The lyrics suggest that although there are predictions of the world ending soon, it is better to focus on the present moment and enjoy life rather than worrying about the future. The chorus reassures the listener that even if the worst does happen and the lights go out and the sky falls down, the singer will remain by their side until the end - "I'll go down with you".


The song has a melancholic undertone, emphasizing the importance of love and connection in the face of the world's uncertain future. With its gentle melody and evocative lyrics, "If the Lights Go Out" is a reminder to stay positive and cherish the moments we have while we can.


Overall, the song seems to have a dual message of encouraging the listener to seize the day while also offering comfort in the face of possible disaster. It is a poignant reminder that love and companionship can make even the darkest moments feel bearable.


Line by Line Meaning

They say the world must end somehow
People have been predicting the end of the world for ages.


They say the end's not far from now
The end is said to be close at hand.


I think they're wrong
But the singer does not take those predictions seriously.


Don't worry your life away
The singer advises people not to worry too much about it.


Start living for today
Instead, just enjoy the moment.


Don't think about tomorrow
Trying to predict future events is useless and stressful.


And if the lights go out on all of us
In case disaster strikes and everything goes dark,


In just a year or two
Which the singer imagines would happen pretty soon.


And if the sky falls down like pouring rain
If everything falls apart in a catastrophic way,


Then I'll be here with you
The singer promises to be with you, whoever you are.


I'll go down with you
And stick around no matter what happens.


Well I'm gonna try for all I'm worth
The singer is determined to do everything possible.


To stay with you 'til the end of the earth
To be there for you until the very end.


Don't let me down
The singer asks not to be disappointed.


Don't let your feelings win
Don't let negative emotions overcome you.


Don't give out, and don't give in
Keep going and stay strong.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Mike Batt

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Enrique Aldanondo

Si las luces se apagan:

Dicen que el mundo debe poner fin de alguna manera,
Dicen que el fin no está lejos de aquí;
Yo creo que están equivocados,
No te preocupes, tu vida,
Empezar a vivir para hoy,
No pensar en el mañana.

Y si se apagan las luces de todos nosotros,
En sólo un año o dos.
Y si el cielo se cae como lluvia,
Entonces voy a estar aquí con ustedes.
Iré con ustedes.

Bueno, yo voy a tratar de todo lo que valgo,
Se quede con usted hasta el final de la tierra.
No me ha defraudado,
No deje que sus sentimientos ganar.
No le dé, y no ceder,
No pensar en el mañana.

Porque si se va la luz de todos nosotros,
En sólo un año o dos.
Y si el cielo se cae como lluvia,
Entonces voy a estar aquí con ustedes.
Iré con ustedes.

Y si se apagan las luces de todos nosotros,
En sólo un año o dos.
Y si el cielo se cae como lluvia,
Entonces voy a estar aquí con ustedes.
Iré con ustedes.

Iré con ustedes.



All comments from YouTube:

João Guerreiro

The world did not end yet, so we can still listen to Katie, and it is a good thing.

Maria Socorro

João Guerreiro.

Ikimashoo

My favorite female artist Great voice, great texts, great melodies...

Kathi Pistel

I love this! :) Katie Melua is a wonderful creator.

ronholfly

I love your voice Katie ❤️ The more I listen to this song Katie, I must tell you, it's growing on me. 🤡

Francesco Lotito

Great rock, continuous rithm from the start to the end of the song.. wonderful song👍...

TrustWithin

I love this song as alot of my friends are into conspiracy theorys and have been saying everythings going to collapse/the world's going to end for years now...but I won't worry my life away 💜💞💜💞💜💞

Jay

I love this song. It is my favourite of Katie's.

Isle Of Grey

I love this version.

glenys trigg

Absolutely beautiful music.

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