Lighthouse
Lion & Bear Lyrics

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I live inside of myself
And I'm lonesome I swear
I can't breathe when I'm here
There's a memory here and its Presence is tearing away
I shine a light from my skin
It's painful and bright
It shouts to the waves all around Me and says
If you're out there please come on Home

I've set you a place at the table
The water is black in the storm
I made up your bed in the Lighthouse
Because the sun never comes up anymore
When all of the stars are chewed up

And the planets are piles of Spiraling rocks
I'll climb up the stairs and I'll Follow the fate of my son

Overall Meaning

The song "Lighthouse" by Lion & Bear conveys the feeling of being lost and alone, both physically and mentally. The opening lines of the song create an image of someone lost at sea, their thoughts being the only thing they have left. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling with some kind of internal conflict, as they desperately try to escape their own thoughts by turning to outside sources like TV screens and memories.

However, the central idea of the song is to find a way out of this overwhelming state of mind. The chorus repeats a message of hope, urging the listener to find a new idea and get out of their head and into their life. The lighthouse represents a beacon of light in the darkness, guiding the singer away from danger and towards safety. The lighthouse symbolizes the hope that someone is looking out for them, that they are not completely alone and that there is a way forward.

The song has a dreamy and melancholic sound that matches the lyrics perfectly. It is a reminder that everyone can get lost at sea sometimes, but there is always a way back to shore. Ultimately, the song is a message of hope for anyone feeling lost or troubled, a call to action to find a new idea and get back to living.

Line by Line Meaning

I close my eyes, I am floating out at sea
When I close my eyes, I feel as though I am drifting aimlessly on a sea with no direction.

Only thoughts, see ? over me
My thoughts suffocate me with no escape.

Open my eyes, you are as far as I can see
When I open my eyes, you seem like an unattainable distance away from my current position.

Only sound, is the wave holding me
The sound of the waves is the only thing keeping me company in my loneliness and fear.

Here is a new idea Get out of your head, into your life Here is a new idea Get out of your head, out of your fear
A new paradigm to break through the cycle of fear and inaction by living in the present moment instead of being trapped in one's thoughts.

Lighthouse don't burn out The gray is breaking me
The idea of something sturdy like a lighthouse remains steadfast, offering hope in a dark, unyielding world filled with negative emotions.

Lighthouse don't let me drown The rain won't wash away
The unrelenting voice of anxiety threatens to consume and overwhelm, but there's always hope found in something immovable and strong like a lighthouse.

In my mind, I am higher than the sea I escape, falling into you on the screen
In my mind, I am above the sea and its emotions, but I get pulled down by the illusions of others that were crafted to appear like lifelines.

My memory, taken like the violent sea Try to swim, the ocean sinks this vessel, me
The waves of memory, like the sea, drag me under when I try to swim against them, causing me to feel like a boat sinking into the abyss.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jackson Hamilton

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