Satellites
Lights. Action Lyrics


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This life of ours is changing
All the mistakes we're making
The rift between entrenching
Yet my feelings are not aching
Somebody else is right, not you
Sunrise again and there just too
Much to take, much too break
Somebody else is right, not you
You want me to linger
See hope on the side
Tonight you're on your own
With all your confusions
That I have outgrown
Tonight you're on your own
You're on your own

There's nothing to save you
You are just to shy
There's no one to tame you
Nobody will try
There's nothing to seize you
You're running away
There's nothing to please you
You're just gonna say
There is no chance
We're just keep doing
The satellite dance

Cigarettes did taste better at night
When you used to tell me that someday we might
Refrain from liberating
Every time it seemed deteriorating
Truth to be told, I have never believed you
Each time it happened a little relieved to
See you misbehave
Lessen my crave
First one to leave is the first one to rue
Fear of being forgotten or being misused
First one to bruise is the first one to mend
It's me that I have to defend

Look at the sky
And join the dots
You hold on too greatly
You aim too high
Our chance is blown
Quit dragging me
Aggression's intended
You're on your own

There's nothing to save you
You are just to shy
There's no one to tame you
Nobody will try
There's nothing to seize you
You're running away
There's nothing to please you
You're just gonna say
There is no chance
We're just keep doing
The satellite dance
There is no chance




We'll just keep doing
The satellite dance

Overall Meaning

The song Satellites by Lights. Action is a reflection of a relationship that has gone sour. The lyrics suggest that the singer is trying to move on from the relationship, but the other person is holding on and trying to make things work, even though it’s clear that they are not meant to be together. The song begins with the acknowledgement that life is constantly changing, mistakes are being made, and the rift between them is growing. The singer’s feelings are not aching, which could suggest that they’re relieved that the relationship is over, but the other person is trying to cling onto hope. The chorus repeats the phrase “Tonight you’re on your own” which implies that the other person has to figure out their own problems and that the singer is done with trying to help them.


The second verse suggests that there is nothing to save the relationship as both people have different goals and aspirations in life. The person they were with was too shy and not willing to be tamed or pleased, leading to a breakdown in communication and positive experiences. They mention “satellite dance” which can be interpreted as them both orbiting around each other, but never really connecting. The bridge mentions looking up at the sky and joining the dots. This could mean that they are looking for signs or patterns that will help them move on from the relationship. The ending reiterates that there is no chance for them to get back together and they’ll just keep doing the satellite dance.


Overall, the song Satellites by Lights. Action is a sad reflection of a relationship that didn’t work out. The lyrics paint a picture of two people who are no longer on the same page and have different goals in life. The singer is trying to move on and let go, while the other person is holding onto something that is clearly over.


Line by Line Meaning

This life of ours is changing
Our lives are constantly evolving and undergoing change.


All the mistakes we're making
We are making a lot of mistakes as we navigate through life.


The rift between entrenching
There is a growing divide or clash between us.


Yet my feelings are not aching
Despite the rift, I am not experiencing any emotional pain.


Somebody else is right, not you
Someone else is correct, not you.


Sunrise again and there just too
The sun is rising again and there is much to face.


Much to take, much too break
There is a lot to handle and it is easy to break under the pressure.


You want me to linger
You want me to stay longer than I want to.


See hope on the side
You are trying to see hope in a situation that seems hopeless.


Tonight you're on your own
You are alone tonight.


With all your confusions
You are struggling with confusion and uncertainty.


That I have outgrown
I have grown past the confusion you are experiencing.


You're on your own
You are on your own, I cannot help you.


There's nothing to save you
There is nothing that can save you.


You are just too shy
Your shyness is keeping you from taking action.


There's no one to tame you
No one can control or influence you.


Nobody will try
No one is willing to make the effort to try.


There's nothing to seize you
There is nothing holding you back from leaving.


You're running away
You are trying to escape from something or someone.


There's nothing to please you
Nothing is making you happy or satisfied.


You're just gonna say
You are going to express your dissatisfaction or disagreement.


There is no chance
There is no opportunity for success or change.


We're just keep doing
We are just continuing with what we have been doing.


The satellite dance
We are moving in sync with each other like satellites in orbit.


Cigarettes did taste better at night
Smoking used to be more enjoyable at night.


When you used to tell me that someday we might
You used to give me hope that we could improve our situation.


Refrain from liberating
Stop freeing yourself from responsibility or commitment.


Every time it seemed deteriorating
Every time the situation seemed to be getting worse.


Truth to be told, I have never believed you
To be honest, I have never trusted or believed in you.


Each time it happened a little relieved to
Each time something bad happened, I was a little glad to be proven right.


See you misbehave
Watch you behave badly or irresponsibly.


Lessen my crave
Reduce my desire or craving for you or the situation.


First one to leave is the first one to rue
The first person to leave a situation or relationship is the one who will regret it.


Fear of being forgotten or being misused
The fear of being forgotten or used in a bad way.


First one to bruise is the first one to mend
The first person to suffer or be hurt is the one who will heal and recover first.


It's me that I have to defend
I have to protect and stand up for myself.


Look at the sky
Direct your attention to the sky above.


And join the dots
Connect the dots or events to better understand a situation.


You hold on too greatly
You are holding on too tightly or too much.


You aim too high
You are setting your expectations too high.


Our chance is blown
We have lost our opportunity for success or progress.


Quit dragging me
Stop pulling or dragging me down.


Aggression's intended
There is an intent to be aggressive or hostile.


There is no chance
There is no opportunity or possibility for success.


We'll just keep doing
We will continue with what we have been doing.


The satellite dance
We are moving in sync with each other like satellites in orbit.




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Aleksander Sobecki

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Comments from YouTube:

Kevin Peake

Such a lovely song shame never heard much from them after this video.

qwertyasdaz

saw these guys at guilfest 2007, they were awesome

headhuntercat

this song ROCK,the comic bits look like heroes.

headhuntercat

this song ROCKS

liamw93

I can't get enough of this now!

Mikey Heather

I met them after they played in King Tuts supporting Anberlin, they were an awesome bunch of lads! Great laugh!

emli

anyone know got the mp3 of this? I've looked everywhere for like 5 years!

masterjedia

Great song. Anyone know where I can download it from?

Jack

Chris is My guitar teacher! :D

Captain Spuddles

Love this song, can't find it anywhere though =[

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