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.
Quiet
Lights Lyrics
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But we can sit and pass the time
No fighting wars, no ringing chimes
We're just feeling fine
This is where we're supposed to be
Sitting by a broken tree
No tragedy, no poetry
I could wait a thousand hours
Stay the same in sun and showers
Pick apart a hundred flowers
Just to be quiet
Tell me when you feel ready
I'm the one, there's not too many
Hold my hand to keep me steady
Just to be quiet with you
With you
I like it here beside you dear
You're even more than you appear
And in the clouds my head is clear
Every time you say hello
So here's my heart, and here's my mouth
And I can't help if things come out
'Cause there are words I want to shout
But maybe I'll stay low
I could wait a thousand hours
Stay the same in sun and showers
Pick apart a hundred flowers
Just to be quiet
Tell me when you feel ready
I'm the one, there's not too many
Hold my hand to keep me steady
Just to be quiet
I could wait a thousand hours
Stay the same in sun and showers
Pick apart a hundred flowers
Just to be quiet
Tell me when you feel ready
I'm the one, there's not too many
Hold my hand to keep me steady
Just to be quiet with you
With you
With you
With you
With you (I'm not yours, and you're not mine but we can sit and pass the time)
With you
With you (I'm not yours, and you're not mine but we can sit and pass the time)
With you
In Quiet, the Canadian singer-songwriter Lights expresses her love for someone and their shared peaceful moments. The lyrics suggest that while they may not be in a committed romantic relationship, they enjoy each other's company and prioritize quiet, low-stress moments together. The chorus reinforces the theme of enjoying silence and presence with someone, rather than constantly filling the air with noise or conversation.
The lines "No fighting wars, no ringing chimes, we're just feeling fine" paint a picture of a relationship free of conflict or expectation, where they can simply enjoy each other's presence without any pressure to perform or make conversation. The image of sitting by a broken tree adds to this mellow, low-key atmosphere, with "no tragedy, no poetry" making it clear that there are no dramatic twists or heightened emotions in this moment.
Lights suggests that she could "wait a thousand hours" in this contented state, observing nature and picking flowers for the sake of it. The mention of holding hands and staying steady with someone fits with the idea of a peaceful, supportive connection.
Overall, Quiet is about the beauty of simplicity and the importance of cherishing quiet, peaceful moments with loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not yours, and you're not mine
We are not committed to each other.
But we can sit and pass the time
We can enjoy each other's company without pressure or obligation.
No fighting wars, no ringing chimes
We aren't battling or trying too hard to impress each other.
We're just feeling fine
We are content with being in each other's presence.
This is where we're supposed to be
Being together in this moment feels right.
Sitting by a broken tree
We are simply sitting near nature, enjoying our surroundings.
No tragedy, no poetry
We don't need dramatic moments or elaborate language to appreciate each other's company.
Just staring at the sky
We are taking in the beauty of our surroundings together.
I could wait a thousand hours
I am willing to wait as long as it takes to enjoy this moment with you.
Stay the same in sun and showers
I am willing to endure any weather or circumstance to be here with you.
Pick apart a hundred flowers
I am willing to spend time appreciating the small details of nature with you.
Just to be quiet
I don't need to speak or do anything - just being with you is enough.
Tell me when you feel ready
I respect your pace and will wait for you to be comfortable.
I'm the one, there's not too many
I am committed to being with you and don't have eyes for anyone else.
Hold my hand to keep me steady
I want to provide comfort and support for you.
Just to be quiet with you
Spending peaceful moments with you is what matters most to me.
I like it here beside you dear
Being near you brings me joy.
You're even more than you appear
I recognize and appreciate your true self.
And in the clouds my head is clear
You bring me clarity and peace of mind.
Every time you say hello
Your presence and attention make me happy.
So here's my heart, and here's my mouth
I am being vulnerable and honest with you.
And I can't help if things come out
I may reveal my feelings unintentionally, but they are genuine.
'Cause there are words I want to shout
I have strong feelings for you that I may not always express.
But maybe I'll stay low
I may hold back my emotions to avoid overwhelming you or the moment.
With you
Being with you is what matters most.
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID THOMSON, VALERIE POXLEITNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@cyberkitt5857
Listening to this 10 years later and oh my god so much nostalgia
@Babycake.
homestuck?
@cyberkitt5857
@@Babycake. Precisely
@who8692
Nostalgia ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
@damollieobdormisco
12 years now ๐
@thebarrister3810
Yeah man
@skaeity
This is my favourite Lights song. Literally this whole album is perfect for driving at night.
@_ZephyrYT
Praline remember too keep your lights on
I'm so sorry I had too
@erickar2634
Hahah exactly!๐ driving in a long straight road with fields all around and nice bright stars a full moon and fireflies glowing in the dark all over going back home and lay in your nice cozy bed.๐
@Branbran1993
Exactly! Thatโs literally what Iโm doing every time I listen to this song and album! :D