Leave a Light On
Kino Lyrics


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I'm alone, I'm alone and I'm waiting on an aeroplane
Is it me is it you, why does everybody look this way?
And it all begins again, like it all begins with something different
The only way I feel, I feel, of you

Am I there, am I here, am I ever where I want to be?
Was it you? Was the truth ever reverent so silently?
And it all begins again, like it all begins with something different
The only way I feel

Do we all fall down so strictly same less silencing the fear?

So you're telling me to tell you something
Can this be the only way to feel?
Leave a light on
And I'm telling you to tell me nothing
'Cause you can't save me, so surreal
Leave a light on

So alone, so alone am I everything I'm going to be
Am I led, am I fed, am I holding on too silently?
Did it all begin with you? Does it all begin with something different?
The only way I feel

Do we all fall down so strictly same less silencing the fear?

So you're telling me to tell you something
Can this be the only way to feel?
Leave a light on
And I'm telling you to tell me nothing
'Cause you can't save me, so surreal
Leave a light on

And I do feel, and I do feel the only way I'm feeling...

Do we all fall down so strictly same less silencing the fear?

So you're telling me to tell you something
Can this be the only way to feel?
Leave a light on
And I'm telling you to tell me nothing




'Cause you can't save me, so surreal
Leave a light on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kino's song Leave a Light On seem to be about feeling lost and isolated. The song starts off with the singer waiting for an airplane alone, and questioning the people around them, wondering if they feel the same way. The lyrics continue to express a feeling of uncertainty and confusion, questioning if the singer is in the right place and if they are being true to themselves.


The chorus of the song is a plea to someone, possibly a lover or friend, to "leave a light on" for them. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for someone to wait for them or to show them the way out of their confusion.


Throughout the song, there are repeated questions about falling down and silencing fear, which could represent the struggle to overcome personal obstacles, fears, and doubts. The singer seems to be searching for meaning and purpose in their life and their relationship with others.


Overall, the lyrics to Leave a Light On are deeply introspective and explore themes of loneliness, uncertainty, and the desire for connection and understanding.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm alone, I'm alone and I'm waiting on an aeroplane
I'm lonely and waiting for something to take me away from this emptiness.


Is it me is it you, why does everybody look this way?
I feel disconnected and wonder why others seem to share this feeling.


And it all begins again, like it all begins with something different
Life repeats in cycles, but there's always something new and unexpected.


The only way I feel, I feel, of you
Your presence is the only thing that makes me feel alive.


Am I there, am I here, am I ever where I want to be?
I'm unsure of my location and feel like I'm never in the right place at the right time.


Was it you? Was the truth ever reverent so silently?
I question whether you were the source of truth, and if it was communicated through silence.


Do we all fall down so strictly same less silencing the fear?
Do we all succumb to the same fate, making our fears impossible to voice?


So you're telling me to tell you something Can this be the only way to feel? Leave a light on
You want me to open up, but I don't know if that will solve my problems, so please leave a light on for me.


And I'm telling you to tell me nothing 'Cause you can't save me, so surreal Leave a light on
I don't want you to burden yourself with my problems, as you can't fix me, but I still need a light to guide me.


So alone, so alone am I everything I'm going to be
I feel incredibly isolated, and fear that this is all that I'll ever be.


Am I led, am I fed, am I holding on too silently?
I question whether I'm being guided, nourished, or if I'm just holding on without progress.


Did it all begin with you? Does it all begin with something different?
I contemplate whether you were the start of everything, but also wonder if every event has a new beginning.


And I do feel, and I do feel the only way I'm feeling...
I'm definitely feeling, even if that's the only thing that's true for me right now.




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