Four
Lit Lyrics


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White petals, lonely night
It's getting close to midnight
Stone cold, no soft breeze
I looked at the moon, then I'd freeze
Where's the others, they're all gone
I flew and looked until dawn
Am I the only one that searched for love
But now I think that I'm done
I'm a petal from a rose, I'm falling for you
(Yeah)
I'm a petal from a rose, I'm falling for you
(Yeah)
Looking back from 2005, life has change
More than a rise
Finding truth and digging lies, going up
And down there's no surprise
Don't expect money to come to you
Get up and go out and push through
See the progress that you had grew
But do the right thing and break through the hate
It's your time and your never too late
They always say slowdown and wait
But I say don't wait, it's not to late to motivate
Moving forward, concentrate, balance yo plate




They'll bring you down, but watch me get up now
Watch me zoom right past you now

Overall Meaning

The song "Four" by Lit is a reflection on life and love. The first half of the song describes the emotions of the singer as he contemplates his loneliness and the fleeting nature of existence. The imagery of white petals and a lonely night conveys an air of sadness and despair, and the reference to midnight underscores the feeling of isolation. The singer feels as though he is the only one searching for love, and in the end, he expresses his resignation that perhaps love is not meant for him.


The second half of the song shifts the focus to a more optimistic tone, as the singer encourages listeners to take action and pursue their dreams. He reflects on how much has changed since 2005, and how important it is to find the truth and rise above lies. Encouraging listeners to take charge of their lives, he advises them to not wait for money to come their way but instead to get up and work hard to achieve their goals. The singer finishes by reminding us that though there may be challenges, we should not let them bring us down and instead should motivate ourselves to move forward and break through hate.


Line by Line Meaning

White petals, lonely night
The singer feels isolated and vulnerable, like a single petal on a white rose.


It's getting close to midnight
The night is dark and foreboding, emphasizing the singer's feelings of loneliness


Stone cold, no soft breeze
The environment around the singer is harsh and unyielding, with no comforting or supportive elements.


I looked at the moon, then I'd freeze
The artist is paralyzed by their emotions, regardless of their external surroundings.


Where's the others, they're all gone
The artist is searching for companionship and connection, but feels that everyone else has abandoned them.


I flew and looked until dawn
The singer went to great lengths to find someone or something to fill their emptiness, but came up empty.


Am I the only one that searched for love
The singer is questioning whether they alone are the only one seeking love and connection, feeling further isolated and out of place.


But now I think that I'm done
After trying and failing to find someone or something to fill their loneliness, the artist is giving up and becoming resigned to their situation.


I'm a petal from a rose, I'm falling for you (Yeah)
Despite their previous hesitation and disillusionment, the artist is now open and vulnerable to falling in love.


Looking back from 2005, life has change
The artist is reflecting on the past, acknowledging that they have since grown and evolved.


More than a rise
The singer has overcome significant obstacles and succeeded beyond their wildest dreams.


Finding truth and digging lies, going up
The artist is intent on discovering true authenticity and uncovering dishonesty.


And down there's no surprise
The singer acknowledges that there will be setbacks and failures, but they will not come as a shock.


Don't expect money to come to you
The singer is advising against merely waiting for good things to happen, urging action.


Get up and go out and push through
The singer is encouraging others to take initiative and persevere despite obstacles.


See the progress that you had grew
The artist is urging reflection on progress made and growth achieved.


But do the right thing and break through the hate
In order to continue growing and moving forward, the artist advises doing the morally right thing and overcoming negative emotions.


It's your time and your never too late
Regardless of how much time has passed, it is always a good time to start taking responsibility and making changes.


They always say slowdown and wait
Others often advise stopping and waiting before taking action, but the singer is advising against passive inaction.


But I say don't wait, it's not to late to motivate
The artist is urging immediate action and motivation, emphasizing that there is no time to waste.


Moving forward, concentrate, balance yo plate
To move forward effectively and efficiently, the artist suggests focusing on priorities and maintaining balance in one's life.


They'll bring you down, but watch me get up now
In the face of negativity and opposition, the artist is determined to get back up and keep fighting.


Watch me zoom right past you now
The singer is confident and determined to achieve their goals, leaving any opponents behind in their wake.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Marvell Smith

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@DiandraYsatis

She wakes up lonely
She wakes up lonely
She hangs a picture by the phone
She hangs a picture by the phone
Yeah, she doesn't think we're gonna make it
But when I'm home we're sleeping naked
And we pretend that we're in love
She wakes up lonely
And she telephones me
To ask me if I'm coming home
She says "Will you be coming home?"
Yeah, She doesn't think we're gonna make it
But when I'm home we're sleeping naked
And we pretend that we're in love
it was different when we thought that we wanted the same thing
everything was figured out
and now it doesn't make much sense
yeeeeeeaaaaaaahhhhhh
it's just another thing she can't get
she doesn't think we're gonna make it
but when i'm home we're sleeping naked
and we pretend that we're in love yeeeeeeeaaaaahh
she likes to think we're in love
she like to think that we're in love



@kapodefrutilla

She wakes up lonely
she wakes up lonely
she hangs a picture by the phone
she hangs a picture by the phone
Yeah, she doesn't think we're gonna make it
But when I'm home we're sleeping naked
And we pretend that we're in love
She wakes up lonely
she telephones me
to ask me if I'm coming home
she says will you be coming home
Yeah, she doesn't think we're gonna make it
But when I'm home we're sleeping naked
And we pretend that we're in love
It was different when we thought
that we wanted the same thing
everything was figured out
and now it doesn't make much sense
Yeah, it's just another thing she can't get
Yeah, she doesn't think we're gonna make it
But when I'm home we're sleeping naked
And we pretend that we're in love
Yeah, she likes to think that we're in love
she likes to think that we're in love



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