1.) Lexia is the name of the s… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with this name:
1.) Lexia is the name of the solo project from Alexia Rodriguez of Eyes Set to Kill. Her first solo album entited Underground Sounds was released on October 12th 2010.
2.)Arranger Jean Leccia released one album under the monicker Lexia. The album features female vocalist Pat Henderson joining male vocalist Ed Whiting.
Basements
Lexia Lyrics
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We sleep in basements when the attic's full of gold
I will wait so patiently for the opportunity
Don't dance, don't sing
Or anything in between
These lights can't fight us
These lights can't fight us
Or take it out on the team
These lights can't fight us
These lights can't fight us
We sleep here waiting, waiting
We look like soldiers with our weapons kept so close
We're wishful thinkers, second guessing gets to old
I will wait so graciously, for the opportunity
Don't dance, don't sing
Or anything in between
These lights can't fight us
These lights can't fight us
Don't kick, don't scream
Or take it out on the team
These lights can't fight us
These lights can't fight us
We sit here waiting, waiting
Sleeping in basements, sleeping
We sit here waiting, waiting
Sleeping, we're sleeping
Don't dance, don't sing
Or anything in between
These lights can't fight us
These lights can't fight us
Don't kick, don't scream
Or take it out on the team
These lights can't fight us
These lights can't fight us
Don't dance, don't sing
Or anything in between
These lights can't fight us
These lights can't fight us
Don't kick, don't scream
Or take it out on the team
These lights can't fight us
These lights can't fight us
The lyrics to Lexia's song "Basements" convey a sense of entrapment and frustration as the singer is waiting for an opportunity to arise but is stuck sleeping in the basement. There is a feeling of being held back or overlooked as they watch others succeed ("We sleep in basements when the attic's full of gold"). The repetition of the lines "Don't dance, don't sing, or anything in between" emphasizes the idea of not being able to fully express oneself, possibly due to societal expectations or limited opportunities. The line "These lights can't fight us" could be interpreted as the singer feeling underestimated or underestimated by others, but also as a call to action to rise above these limitations and show their worth.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a desire for something more, but also a resignation to the current state of affairs. The repeated refrain of "We sit here waiting, waiting" highlights a sense of stagnation and feeling stuck in one's current circumstances. The song may resonate with anyone who has felt frustrated with a lack of opportunities or recognition, but also encourages perseverance and resilience.
Line by Line Meaning
We sit here waiting as we're doing what we're told
We're obediently following orders and waiting for something to happen.
We sleep in basements when the attic's full of gold
We settle for less, even when there's something better available.
I will wait so patiently for the opportunity
I'll wait as long as needed for my chance to succeed.
Don't dance, don't sing
Or anything in between
These lights can't fight us
These lights can't fight us
Don't kick, don't scream
Or take it out on the team
These lights can't fight us
These lights can't fight us
We won't let external factors or setbacks stop us from achieving our goals.
We sleep here waiting, waiting
We continue to wait for something to happen, even as we rest.
We look like soldiers with our weapons kept so close
We appear ready for battle, with our defenses always at the ready.
We're wishful thinkers, second guessing gets to old
We tend to hope for the best, but doubt can be tiring in the long run.
I will wait so graciously, for the opportunity
I'll be polite and respectful while waiting for my chance to succeed.
We sit here waiting, waiting
Sleeping in basements, sleeping
We sit here waiting, waiting
Sleeping, we're sleeping
We're stuck in a cycle of waiting and complacency.
Contributed by Grayson T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.