The Light
LIVING ROOM - BROCKHAMPTON Lyrics
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In the same house my dad died in, all alone
Tryin' not to be paranoid, tryin' not
As they're callin' it
'Cause every headline is a reminder that the world's fucked
So I'm just tryna see the light
In between the clouds
Still love that sunshine
When I look at myself, I see a broken man
Remnants of my pops, put the Glock to his head
Nothing ever go as planned, couldn't make amends
Forcibly pretend I don't give a damn
At a loss, aimless, six feet
Deep, suffocatin', can't face it
Can't change it, ain't make it
Master plans by the maker, I see no savior
Warpin' reflection in stainless steel, alcohol, and pills
Deadly combination left with nothin' else to feel
A floral haven, hopin' was painless, I see you in the faces, places
Am I makin' reflections off a broken mirror
Fragments of my fear, glarin' back, like, "Who's there?"
I can't stand myself, beside myself, I see you there
I know you care, felt numb since September
When I heard the news, what I'd do to speak one last time
Think I always will be haunted by the image
Of a bloody backdrop, skull fragments in the ceilin'
Felt your presence in the room, heard my mother squealin'
Master of disguises, ash to ash
Dust to dust, voids behind my eyelids
Blackin' out, bleedin' out, silence
Louder than a twisted top lion
As sick as our secrets, shadow people and needles
Fading through a peephole
Bedtime stories in purgatory, I miss you
For the record, I can fly
Around the world, absorbing light
Something's missin' deep inside
The light
Somethin' changed in Texas, guess I missed the message
Look, I missed my exit, I'm living like a Jetson
I was broke and desperate, leanin' on my best friends
Only shot callers I was around was bartendin'
Ain't no love in this game, mama, this is not tennis
Take your shoes off, we just did the carpetin'
I could the take the hatin', I could take the praisin'
And it's all noise to me, I'll turn into Satan
Y'all stuck in the Matrix
Red pill, blue pill, all these different faces
All these different cases, shit, y'all done seen me naked
So I'm aware what I want now and I ain't finna fake it
Thank God I made it, thank God I seen God last summer
I was standing on the bridge, I see all y'all under me
Know you are struggling, niggas out here juggling
Losin' jobs, well, losin' God, then everything is tumbling
Feel Heaven rumbling, the rapture is comin'
I love the attention, I'm a bastard in public
I still struggle with tellin' my mom who I'm in love with
Subtleties in between where these diamonds gleam
When Thanksgiving come around, I still don't see 'em
When Christmas come around, nigga, I still don't see 'em
Showed the world who I was before I got to know Ian
To get my people money in exchange for they freedom
I would give it all back for a chance to free 'em
The lyrics to BROCKHAMPTON's song "THE LIGHT" depict a sense of existential crisis and struggle amidst darkness and loss. The opening lines reveal the singer's feelings towards his mother and the tragedy of his father's death in the same house they live in. He tries to avoid paranoia, caused by the constant negative news headlines that remind him of how messed up the world is. The singer is trying to find a glimmer of hope, "the light", amidst the dark clouds surrounding him. He still loves the sunshine and looks for it, even when it's hidden.
The second paragraph delves deeper into the singer's internal struggle. He sees himself as a broken man with remnants of his father's painful story. The tragedy leaves him unable to make amends, causing him to forcibly pretend that he doesn't care. He's lost and aimless, struggling with his demons to the point where he feels suffocated. The singer contemplates life through distorted reflections in alcohol, pills, and a broken mirror. He feels haunted and numb since September when he heard the news, and he'll always remember the bloody backdrop and skull fragments on the ceiling. Despite everything, the singer still yearns for the presence of his loved ones who have passed, and he's left with the memories of bedtime stories in purgatory.
Overall, "THE LIGHT" highlights the raw emotions and struggles of the human experience, especially when faced with darkness, loss, and grief.
Line by Line Meaning
I give my mom so- -ness
I show my mother affection
In the same house my dad died in, all alone
My father died alone in this house
Tryin' not to be paranoid, tryin' not
I attempt to avoid paranoia
As they're callin' it
In reference to current events
'Cause every headline is a reminder that the world's fucked
News headlines remind me of the troubled state of the world
So I'm just tryna see the light
I am searching for a positive outlook
In between the clouds
Amongst the negativity
Still love that sunshine
I still appreciate the good times
When I look at myself, I see a broken man
I feel emotionally shattered
Remnants of my pops, put the Glock to his head
My father's influence led him to suicide
Nothing ever go as planned, couldn't make amends
Life doesn't always go as planned and sometimes relationships can't be mended
Forcibly pretend I don't give a damn
I put up a facade of indifference
At a loss, aimless, six feet
I feel lost and unsure of my purpose
Deep, suffocatin', can't face it
I am struggling with overwhelming emotions
Can't change it, ain't make it
I cannot change what has already happened
Master plans by the maker, I see no savior
I don't believe in a higher power or life plan
Warpin' reflection in stainless steel, alcohol, and pills
I try to escape my pain through vices like drugs and alcohol
Deadly combination left with nothin' else to feel
These coping mechanisms leave me feeling empty
A floral haven, hopin' was painless, I see you in the faces, places
I try to find solace in beautiful things and people
Am I makin' reflections off a broken mirror
My perception of myself and the world is distorted
Fragments of my fear, glarin' back, like, "Who's there?"
My fears haunt me and I feel watched
I can't stand myself, beside myself, I see you there
I hate myself and feel like I let others down
I know you care, felt numb since September
I know people care about me but I still feel empty inside
When I heard the news, what I'd do to speak one last time
I wish I could talk to someone who has passed away
Think I always will be haunted by the image
I know this memory will always stay with me
Of a bloody backdrop, skull fragments in the ceilin'
The tragic scene is forever etched in my mind
Felt your presence in the room, heard my mother squealin'
I felt the presence of someone who has passed while my family was grieving
Master of disguises, ash to ash
Death comes for us all and cannot be avoided
Dust to dust, voids behind my eyelids
I feel empty and without purpose
Blackin' out, bleedin' out, silence
I feel like I'm losing control and fading away
Louder than a twisted top lion
My inner turmoil is overwhelming
As sick as our secrets, shadow people and needles
Our secrets can be destructive and harmful, leading to addiction
Fading through a peephole
I feel like I am losing touch with reality
Bedtime stories in purgatory, I miss you
I feel like I'm stuck in a limbo and miss someone deeply
For the record, I can fly
I am capable of succeeding
Around the world, absorbing light
I am open to new experiences and opportunities
Something's missin' deep inside
I feel incomplete
Somethin' changed in Texas, guess I missed the message
I feel like I missed an important lesson
Look, I missed my exit, I'm living like a Jetson
I feel like I am lost and living in the future
I was broke and desperate, leanin' on my best friends
I relied on my friends during tough times
Only shot callers I was around was bartendin'
I was surrounded by people living a dead-end lifestyle
Ain't no love in this game, mama, this is not tennis
Life is tough and there are no easy solutions
Take your shoes off, we just did the carpetin'
Relax and enjoy a small accomplishment
I could the take the hatin', I could take the praisin'
I am capable of handling criticism and praise
And it's all noise to me, I'll turn into Satan
The opinions of others don't affect me and I can be ruthless if necessary
Y'all stuck in the Matrix
People are trapped in a system that limits their potential
Red pill, blue pill, all these different faces
People have different motives and intentions
All these different cases, shit, y'all done seen me naked
People have seen my true self and my struggles
So I'm aware what I want now and I ain't finna fake it
I am true to myself and know what I want
Thank God I made it, thank God I seen God last summer
I am thankful for making it through tough times and having a spiritual experience
I was standing on the bridge, I see all y'all under me
I am in a better place than before and feel grateful for it
Know you are struggling, niggas out here juggling
I empathize with others who are going through tough times
Losin' jobs, well, losin' God, then everything is tumbling
When things go wrong, it feels like everything falls apart
Feel Heaven rumbling, the rapture is comin'
I feel like the end is coming
I love the attention, I'm a bastard in public
I enjoy being in the spotlight and can be controversial
I still struggle with tellin' my mom who I'm in love with
I have difficulty being honest with my family about my romantic relationships
Subtleties in between where these diamonds gleam
The little things in life are what make it worthwhile
When Thanksgiving come around, I still don't see 'em
I am not able to celebrate holidays with certain people
When Christmas come around, nigga, I still don't see 'em
I am not able to spend Christmas with certain people
Showed the world who I was before I got to know Ian
I revealed my true self to the world before truly knowing myself
To get my people money in exchange for they freedom
I would do anything to help my loved ones gain financial independence and freedom
I would give it all back for a chance to free 'em
I would sacrifice everything to help my loved ones escape adversity
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Baird Robert Wittner Acheson, Gabriel Acheson, Ian Simpson, Isaiah Merriweather, Jabari Manwarring, Jonathan Nunes, Romil Hemnani, Russell Evan Boring
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