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.
Last Thing On Your Mind
Lights Lyrics
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Don't talk about it, don't let it get you down
It's only one part, of the story
Just let it go, don't let it bring you down now.
Sing the last thing on your mind
The last word on your breath
I'll be the one to keep you, keep you at your best
'Cause I don't need your mess
I'll be the one to keep you one disaster less
Straighten up your tie, take the microphone
Forget about it, don't let it get you down
Now is not the time, and you're not alone
Shut up about it, no one can bring you down now
Sing the last thing on your mind
The last word on your breath
I'll be the one to keep you, keep you at your best
The last thing on your mind
'Cause I don't need your mess
I'll be the one to keep you one disaster less
I'll be okay,
I'll be okay, if you will sing the last thing on your mind
The last word on your breath
I'll be the one to keep you, keep you at your best
The last thing on your mind
'Cause I don't need your mess
I'll be the one to keep you one disaster less
The last thing on your mind
The last word on your breath
I'll be the one to keep you, I'll keep you at your best
The last thing on your mind
'Cause I don't need your mess
I'll be the one to keep you one disaster less
The lyrics to "The Last Thing on Your Mind" by Lights are about a supportive relationship that is willing to listen to and comfort the other person. The first verse encourages the listener not to overthink things that may cause them pain and to let go of negative feelings. The chorus builds on this idea, encouraging the listener to focus on positive things instead and to sing the last thing on their mind. By doing this, they can let go of the negativity and bring themselves back to a positive state of mind. The second verse has a similar message, encouraging the listener to forget about their problems and focus on the present moment.
Overall, the song is a reminder of the importance of supportive relationships and positive thinking. It encourages the listener to focus on the good things they have and not to let negativity bring them down. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is willing to be there for their partner and help them through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't think too hard, if you think it hurts that bad
Don't overthink it, if it's causing you pain
Don't talk about it, don't let it get you down
Don't give it any energy, don't let it affect your mood
It's only one part, of the story
It's not the whole picture, just a small piece of it
Just let it go, don't let it bring you down now.
Release it and don't allow it to bring you down in the present
Sing the last thing on your mind
Sing the thing that's been weighing on your mind the most
The last word on your breath
The final thought that occupies your mind
I'll be the one to keep you, keep you at your best
I'll be the one to support and keep you motivated to be your best self
‘Cause I don't need your mess
I don't want to deal with your problems and issues
I'll be the one to keep you one disaster less
I'll be the one to help prevent you from experiencing any more disasters
Straighten up your tie, take the microphone
Get ready and prepare to take control
Forget about it, don't let it get you down
Remove it from your mind and don't allow it to have power over your emotions
Now is not the time, and you're not alone
This is not the appropriate moment and you're not going through this by yourself
Shut up about it, no one can bring you down now
Stop discussing it and no one can bring you down anymore
I'll be okay, if you will sing the last thing on your mind
I'll be okay if you release the weight that's been on your mind
The last thing on your mind, I'll be the one to keep you, I'll keep you at your best
The final thought on your mind, I'll be the one to help support and motivate you to be your best self
I'll be the one to keep you one disaster less
I'll be the one to help prevent you from experiencing any more disasters
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: VALERIE POXLEITNER
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