Neon Lights
Kylian Lyrics

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How was I supposed to know
That tonight's the night
I'm scared
I try to hide it
In the way that I dance
And I don't want you to know
I'm afraid
Cause we just met

And I don't want this
To be awkward
we just met
And I don't want this
To be awkward

The neon lights here tonight
Makes me scared
Feels like strange eyes
Undressing me
I want more than this with you
But how
When these neon lights
Makes me scared

I know we just started dancing
But I'm scared, so scared
Wont you, get me
Out of here

I know we just started dancing
But I'm scared, so scared
Wont you, get me
Out of here

The neon lights here tonight

Makes me scared
Feels like strange eyes
Undressing me
I want more than this with you
But how
When these neon lights
Makes me scared

Overall Meaning

In the first verse, the lyrics depict a sense of uncertainty and fear that the singer feels as they navigate a new romantic encounter. They express their hesitance and desire to hide their fear through their dance moves. The singer mentions not wanting the situation to feel awkward because they have just met the other person. This suggests that they may be afraid of ruining the initial connection or potential future with this person.

The chorus centers around the effect that the neon lights have on the singer's emotions. The bright and vibrant lights intensify their feelings of fear and discomfort. They describe feeling like they are being scrutinized or exposed by the gaze of others in this neon-lit environment. Despite this fear, the singer yearns for something deeper and more meaningful with their dance partner. However, they are unsure of how to achieve that when the neon lights continue to evoke fear within them.

In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that they have only just started dancing with their partner, emphasizing the short time they have spent together. However, this does not diminish their fear. They plead with their partner to help them escape this fearful situation, suggesting that they need reassurance and support in order to continue with the interaction.

The repetition of the chorus reinforces the impact of the neon lights on the singer's emotions and their desire for a deeper connection. The fear induced by the lights creates hurdles in their pursuit of a meaningful relationship. The lyrics convey a sense of vulnerability and the need for the other person to alleviate their fear and guide them out of this overwhelming and unsettling environment.

Line by Line Meaning

How was I supposed to know
I was unaware of what I should have known

That tonight's the night
That this evening is significant

I'm scared
I am feeling fearful

I try to hide it
I attempt to conceal my fear

In the way that I dance
Through my dancing style

And I don't want you to know
And I wish to keep it a secret from you

I'm afraid
I am filled with fear

Cause we just met
Because we have recently acquainted

And I don't want this
And I do not desire for this situation

To be awkward
To become uncomfortable or embarrassing

we just met
we have only recently become acquainted