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.
Lions!
Lights Lyrics
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Give me emergency,
Stand me at the head of the crusade without a remedy.
Show me to the shipwreck,
Show me how your bones shake,
And when I'm at the edge of sorrow's blade,
Show me how a heart breaks.
No matter the trouble you meet
Lions make you brave,
Giants give you faith,
Death is a charade.
You don't have to feel safe to feel unafraid.
Find me at the bottom,
Looking at the vultures.
Standing in the heart of the disease,
Following the hard curves.
I'm looking for the thunder,
I'm looking for the blackness.
I'm learning how to get up off my knees,
And all it takes is practice.
Be ready on your feet,
No matter the trouble you meet.
Lions make you brave,
Giants give you faith,
Death is a charade.
You don't have to feel safe to feel unafraid.
I'm not the hunter,
I'm not the marked.
Just looking for wisdom in the dark
Lions make you brave,
Giants give you faith,
Death is a charade.
You don't have to feel safe to feel unafraid.
Lions make you brave,
Giants give you faith,
Death is a charade.
You don't have to feel safe to feel unafraid.
You don't have to feel safe to feel unafraid.
In "Lions!" by Lights, the artist sings about facing difficult situations and the strength that can be found within oneself to overcome them. The lyrics begin by asking for a disaster or emergency and the chance to lead a crusade with no remedy, suggesting that the singer is ready and willing to face a challenge head-on. The chorus then speaks to the idea that facing lions, giants, or even death can inspire bravery and faith, and that feeling safe is not necessary to feel unafraid.
As the song continues, the singer talks about being at the bottom and looking up at vultures, yet still standing strong amidst disease and hardship. They long for the thunder and the darkness, believing that it is through practice that one learns to rise from their knees. The bridge of the song emphasizes that the singer is not a hunter or marked, but rather seeking wisdom in the darkness. Throughout the song, the message is clear: facing difficult situations can bring strength and bravery, and safety is not needed to feel unafraid.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me a disaster,
I'm ready to face any challenge or crisis head-on.
Give me emergency,
I'm not afraid of sudden or unexpected situations.
Stand me at the head of the crusade without a remedy.
Despite not having a solution, I'm willing to lead the charge towards change.
Show me to the shipwreck,
Lead me to the place of destruction and ruin.
Show me how your bones shake,
Reveal to me the fear and vulnerability that you feel deep within.
And when I'm at the edge of sorrow's blade,
Even when I'm on the brink of heartbreak and despair,
Show me how a heart breaks.
I'm open to experiencing the pain of loss and heartache.
Be steady on your feet,
Remain strong and unwavering despite any hardships that come your way.
No matter the trouble you meet
Keep going, even when faced with challenges and obstacles.
Lions make you brave,
Facing challenges and overcoming fears make you stronger and more courageous.
Giants give you faith,
Conquering seemingly insurmountable obstacles can increase your faith in your abilities and in the world at large.
Death is a charade.
Death is not the end, but rather a transformation into something new.
You don't have to feel safe to feel unafraid.
You can be fearless even in the face of danger or uncertainty.
Find me at the bottom,
I'm willing to explore the depths of darkness and despair.
Looking at the vultures.
Observing the scavengers that feed on decay and death.
Standing in the heart of the disease,
In the midst of sickness and despair.
Following the hard curves.
Navigating the twists and turns of life's challenges.
I'm looking for the thunder,
I seek out the power and intensity of life's storms.
I'm looking for the blackness.
I'm willing to delve into the darkness and face the unknown.
I'm learning how to get up off my knees,
I'm becoming stronger and more resilient.
And all it takes is practice.
Overcoming challenges takes effort, but repetition can lead to growth and mastery.
I'm not the hunter,
I'm not seeking to dominate or conquer.
I'm not the marked.
I'm not a victim, but rather a survivor who has overcome challenges.
Just looking for wisdom in the dark
I seek to gain knowledge and understanding even in the midst of uncertainty and hardship.
You don't have to feel safe to feel unafraid.
You can be fearless even in the face of danger or uncertainty.
Lions make you brave,
Facing challenges and overcoming fears make you stronger and more courageous.
Giants give you faith,
Conquering seemingly insurmountable obstacles can increase your faith in your abilities and in the world at large.
Death is a charade.
Death is not the end, but rather a transformation into something new.
You don't have to feel safe to feel unafraid.
You can be fearless even in the face of danger or uncertainty.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: THOMAS SALTER, VALERIE POXLEITNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Give me a disaster, give me emergency
Stand me at the head of the crusade without a remedy
Show me to the shipwreck, show me how youre bones shake
And when Im at the edge of sorrows blade, show me how a heart breaks
Be steady on your feet
No matter the trouble you meet
CHORUS
Lions make you brave
Giants give you faith
Death is a charade
You dont have to feel safe to feel unafraid
Find me at the bottom looking at the vultures
Standing in the heart of the disease, following the hard curves
Im looking for the thunder, Im looking for the blackness
Im learning how to get up off my knees and all takes is practice
Be ready on your feet
No matter the trouble you meet
CHORUS
Im not the hunter, Im not the marked
Just looking for wisdom in the dark
@no-jm3tw
nobody makes music like this anymore 💔💔💔
@renato4624
<3
@aj_moonlight
Real💯
@bebevani9093
It's hard to believe it's been 10 years since this was posted. It's still one of my favorites!
@mindlessnonsense9431
I came across this by happenstance, and the words to this song, regardless of them referring to wow or not, are extremely powerful to me. Thank you for sharing. "Be steady on your feet, no matter the trouble you meet" "You don't have to feel safe to feel unafraid" <--
@erinbrown4078
She's so poetic
@kaydj27
Wonder if this is still Lizzie's favorite song?🤔🎶
@delaneym.4366
I think it is!
@scrawnymaniac7126
QueenPBK it is
@florecho
QueenPBK she was listening to it in her Finland vlog, so I think it still is now :)