Her debut EP Lights was released in July 2008 and achieved commercial success which enabled the release of her first full-length album, The Listening, on September 22, 2009. Her second album, Siberia, was released on October 4, 2011. Both albums have been certified gold in Canada. Lights released her third studio album, Little Machines, on September 19, 2014, which debuted on the Canadian Albums Chart at number five. Her fourth album, Skin&Earth, which featured "Giants", was released in September 2017, accompanied by a graphic novel of the same name. Her albums won the Juno Award for Pop Album of the Year in 2015 and 2018.
Lights has collaborated with artists including Bring Me the Horizon, Silverstein, Deadmau5, Felix Cartal, i_o, Owl City and Sleepy Tom. Lights signed with Fueled by Ramen in 2019 and released Skin&Earth Acoustic, which included three new songs.
Giants
Lights Lyrics
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Is it bringing you down?
We've been talking about how we get enough here
If we got out of town
All the city towers over us
And all our problems make us powerless
Let's get somewhere where the both of us come rising up
Where we could be giants
Bigger than the walls that hide us
Breaking all the laws of science
Looking at a sea of diamonds
If we could be, we could be giants, oh
If we could be giants, oh
I don't wanna be the one you can push by
At the back of the room
I would rather ride with you to the big sky
At the heart of the moon
All the city towers over us
And all our problems make us powerless
Let's get somewhere where the both of us can come rising up
Where we could be giants
Bigger than the walls that hide us
Breaking all the laws of science
Looking at a sea of diamonds
If we could be, we could be giants, oh
If we could be giants, oh
If we could be, if we could be giants, oh, giants
If we could be giants, oh, giants
If we could come up, no one ever would defy us
Top of the world, we'll be sitting at the highest
We could come up, no one ever would defy us
Top of the world, we'll be sitting at the highest
Where we could be giants (we could be giants)
Bigger than the walls that hide us (bigger than walls that hide us)
Breaking all the laws of science (we could be giants)
Looking at a sea of diamonds (bigger than walls that hide us)
If we could be, we could be giants
Bigger than the walls that hide us
Breaking all the laws of science
Looking at a sea of diamonds
If we could be, if we could be giants, oh (If we could be giants, if we could be giants)
If we could be, if we could be giants, oh (If we could be giants, if we could be giants)
If we could be giants
In "Giants," Lights expresses a desire to break free from the constraints of their current surroundings and reach a place where they can truly shine. The opening lines question whether staying in their current situation is becoming exhausting, suggesting a sense of dissatisfaction or boredom. They long to escape the city that looms above them, symbolizing the weight of their problems that render them powerless. This yearning for freedom is amplified by the repeated chorus, where they imagine themselves as giants, towering over the walls that confine them and defying the laws of science.
The lyrics convey a strong desire for a bigger and more meaningful existence. Lights wants to transcend the limitations imposed on them and create a life that is extraordinary. They yearn for a place where they can feel empowered and see the vast potential represented by a sea of diamonds, a metaphor for endless possibilities. By imagining themselves as giants, they envision a life where they are at the highest point, unassailable and triumphant.
Overall, "Giants" is a song that speaks to the longing for individual growth and the need to break free from the confines of everyday life. It encourages listeners to dream big, embrace their full potential, and strive for a life that exceeds expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you getting tired of hanging around here?
Are you becoming weary of staying in this place for too long?
Is it bringing you down?
Is it causing you to feel sad and discouraged?
We've been talking about how we get enough here
We have been discussing how we have reached our limit in this place
If we got out of town
If we left this town and went somewhere else
All the city towers over us
The entire city is much larger and more influential than us
And all our problems make us powerless
And all our difficulties make us feel helpless
Let's get somewhere where the both of us come rising up
Let's go to a place where both of us can experience growth and success
Where we could be giants
Where we could become powerful and influential
Bigger than the walls that hide us
Greater than the obstacles that conceal us
Breaking all the laws of science
Defying all the conventional rules and limitations
Looking at a sea of diamonds
Seeing a vast number of precious and valuable things
If we could be, we could be giants, oh
If we could become powerful, we could become giants
I don't wanna be the one you can push by
I don't want to be the person you can easily disregard
At the back of the room
Located in a position of less importance or influence
I would rather ride with you to the big sky
I would prefer to embark on a grand adventure with you
At the heart of the moon
In the most central and significant place, like the moon's core
If we could come up, no one ever would defy us
If we could achieve success, no one would dare oppose us
Top of the world, we'll be sitting at the highest
The pinnacle of success, occupying the most elevated position
If we could be giants
If we could become powerful and influential
Bigger than the walls that hide us
Greater than the obstacles that conceal us
Breaking all the laws of science
Defying all the conventional rules and limitations
Looking at a sea of diamonds
Seeing a vast number of precious and valuable things
If we could be, if we could be giants, oh
If we could become powerful, if we could become giants
If we could be, if we could be giants, oh
If we could become powerful, if we could become giants
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: IAIN JAMES, LIGHTS VALERIE POXLEITNER, MICHAEL ABRAM SCHULTZ
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Social Repose
Loving all this conceptual stuff :)
MDE-11-84
I agree.
They did a great job making this music video.
Kyra
I know this might sound silly because this song is several years old now, but it's so cool that you're on the radio and you've made it. I followed you since back when you barely had any followers and you were singing songs on your guitar. It's so cool to see you grow ❤
Kelsie Smith
it's so amazing how every one of her albums are SO different from eachother, yet all sound like her at the same time. Her consistent growth is insane. I'm crazy proud of her and I cant wait for the rest of the album and the comics!
fancy pigeon with a hat
OMG WHAT COMICS (I'm kinda late but please i need to know)
Jonathon Corriveau
I normally don't write comments but I've replayed this enough that I said why not.. This is the most well rounded artist of her generation and the best thing to come from Canada. Period. Lights, your music has gotten me through dark times and your artistry is such a deep inspiration to me and many of your devoted fans. The world is a better place with you and your music in it! In other words we fucking love you Lights😍
SamVikings
I feel bad that she doesn't get much recognition. But then she's my hidden treasure 😍❤
Kylie Poier
I'm never disappointed with anything she releases. So much talent!!!
Keke Oh
every year she gets prettier and her music gets better! love this so much!
Butt Lick
Agreed!