Lighthouse
Lion-S Lyrics

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White lights light your face
White lights you're safe
White lights on the shore
White lights in a war
We were sitting in the backseat of your car
Trying not to fall apart
You were looking at me like
Are we gonna make it?

Are we gonna make it?
When you're flying at the speed of sound
A thousand feet from the ground
I'll be your lighthouse
I can be your lighthouse
When you're breaking at the speed of waves
Haven't seen land for days
I'll be your lighthouse
I can be your lighthouse
Tell me what you need
The mountains and rivers are conspiring
Now we're sitting in the backseat of your car
Trying not to fall apart
You're looking at me like
Are we gonna make it?
Are we gonna make it?
When you're flying at the speed of sound
A thousand feet from the ground
I'll be your lighthouse
I can be your lighthouse
When you're breaking at the speed of waves
Haven't seen land for days
I'll be your lighthouse
I can be your lighthouse

We were sitting in the backseat of your car
We were sitting in the backseat of your car
You were looking me like
Are we gonna make it?
Are we gonna make it?
When you're flying at the speed of sound
A thousand feet from the ground
I'll be your lighthouse
I can be your lighthouse
When you're breaking at the speed of waves
Haven't seen land for days

I'll be your lighthouse
I can be your lighthouse

Overall Meaning

The song "Lighthouse" by Lion-S talks about being someone's source of light and safety during difficult times. In the first few lines, the singer refers to the white lights that shine on someone's face, signifying safety and assurance. These white lights can be interpreted in many ways, but they could represent hope, guidance, and support as someone navigates through life's toughest moments.

The song describes the situation of being in the backseat of a car while trying to keep things together. The line "you were looking at me like," followed by the repetition of "are we gonna make it?" shows the themes of vulnerability and insecurity. Despite this, the singer is willing to be the guiding light for someone else as they go through tough times.

The chorus talks about being someone's lighthouse, using metaphors of flying at the speed of sound or breaking at the speed of waves, both actions that symbolize the intensity and unpredictability of life. Throughout the song, we can see how the singer offers themselves as a source of comfort, support, and guidance to the other person as they navigate the storms of life.

Line by Line Meaning

White lights light your face
The white lights on the shore illuminate your face and bring you comfort.

White lights you're safe
The white lights on the shore provide a sense of safety and security.

White lights on the shore
The white lights on the shore serve as a guiding beacon in times of trouble.

White lights in a war
In times of war, the white lights can represent hope and a way forward.

We were sitting in the backseat of your car
The artist and another person are in a confined space, perhaps representing their shared experience and difficult circumstances.

Trying not to fall apart
The singer is struggling to maintain composure and stability amid turmoil.

You were looking at me like
The other person is seeking reassurance from the singer, perhaps indicating a sense of vulnerability or dependence.

Are we gonna make it?
The other person is questioning whether they will survive or succeed in their endeavors.

When you're flying at the speed of sound A thousand feet from the ground I'll be your lighthouse I can be your lighthouse
The artist promises to guide and support the other person even in the most extreme and perilous circumstances.

When you're breaking at the speed of waves Haven't seen land for days I'll be your lighthouse I can be your lighthouse
The artist promises to be a source of hope and direction when the other person is lost and overwhelmed by the challenges ahead.

Tell me what you need The mountains and rivers are conspiring
The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to help the other person, even if the forces of nature seem to conspire against them. The line may also suggest that the other person's needs are vast and complex.

Writer(s): Adrianne E Gonzalez

Contributed by Jeremiah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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