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.
Lucky Ones
Lights Lyrics
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Hitting every green and living like
We were always told that we would
Not without the accidents, but I got a good feeling
Even there the points we broke at, we could
Who knows?
Doesn't matter anyway
You and I will be okay
'Cause after all this time
Still don't know where we’re going
But look how far we've come
And as long as you're just as lost as I am
I'll hold you in the morning
Like we're the lucky ones
I wish I could end the world
So I could feel it all over
All of our foolish notions, we do
Maybe we're invincible or we're sippin' on clover
All of it a wicked moment with you
Who knows?
Doesn't matter anyway
Let's go
You and I will be okay
'Cause after all this time
Still don't know where we’re going
But look how far we've come
And as long as you're just as lost as I am
I'll hold you in the morning
Like we're the lucky ones
Oh, oh
Oh, oh
Hey, we made it this far
I'm here undirected
No one knows where we are
We're just guessing
Hey, we made it this far
I'm here undirected
No one knows where we are
We're just guessing
'Cause after all this time
Still don't know where we’re going
But look how far we've come
And as long as you're just as lost as I am
I'll hold you in the morning
Like we're the lucky ones
Oh
You're just as lost as I am (Hey, we made it this far)
I'll hold you in the morning (Oh)
Like we're the lucky ones, lucky ones
Oh,
Hey, we made it this far
Like we're the lucky ones (Oh)
Like we're the lucky ones
In "Lucky Ones," Lights is singing about being with someone special and making the best of what they have. The chorus says it all, "after all this time, still don't know where we're going, but look how far we've come, and as long as you're just as lost as I am, I'll hold you in the morning like we're the lucky ones." The song talks about the idea that being lost with someone is better than being lost alone.
The lyrics describe the feeling of uncertainty and the fear of the future, but at the same time, the joy of having someone to share experiences with. In the bridge, Lights sings, "Hey, we made it this far, I'm here undirected, no one knows where we are, we're just guessing." This line expresses that they are unsure of where they are headed, but that's not important as long as they have each other.
The song's melody is an upbeat, electronic sound that matches with the lyrics' theme of enjoying the journey. The chorus is catchy, and the harmonies enhance the feeling of togetherness. Overall, "Lucky Ones" is a beautiful song filled with hope and love.
Line by Line Meaning
It's you and I against the world
Together, we are taking on any challenge that comes our way
Hitting every green and living like
We're embracing life and taking every opportunity that comes our way
We were always told that we would
We've always been told that we were meant to do great things
Not without the accidents, but I got a good feeling
Although we've experienced setbacks, I have a positive intuition that we will succeed
Even there the points we broke at, we could
Despite the obstacles we've faced, we have the capability to overcome them
Who knows?
We may not have all the answers
Doesn't matter anyway
But it doesn't matter because we're still going to keep going
Let's go
Let's continue moving forward, regardless of uncertainty
You and I will be okay
As long as we have each other, we can handle anything
'Cause after all this time
Despite the amount of time that has passed
Still don't know where we’re going
We're still unsure of where our journey is taking us
But look how far we've come
But we've made significant progress and achieved great things along the way
And as long as you're just as lost as I am
As long as we're both unsure of where we're headed
I'll hold you in the morning
I'll support and comfort you, no matter what
Like we're the lucky ones
We feel fortunate to be on this journey together
I wish I could end the world
Sometimes, I wish for an opportunity to experience life all over again
So I could feel it all over
So I can fully embrace every moment of life
All of our foolish notions, we do
We make mistakes and have foolish ideas, but we're learning along the way
Maybe we're invincible or we're sippin' on clover
Perhaps we're indestructible or incredibly lucky
All of it a wicked moment with you
Every moment, good or bad, is an adventure when we're together
Hey, we made it this far
We've come a long way on this journey
I'm here undirected
We're uncertain of what direction our journey is taking us
No one knows where we are
We feel lost and alone, but we still have each other
We're just guessing
We're making educated guesses and trying to figure things out as we go
You're just as lost as I am (Hey, we made it this far)
We're both unsure of where we're headed, but we've still managed to make progress
I'll hold you in the morning (Oh)
I'll be there for you, no matter what the future holds
Like we're the lucky ones, lucky ones
We feel fortunate to have each other and to be on this journey together
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LIGHTS VALERIE POXLEITNER
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