Indie pop trio Little Daylight made their mark with a grip of remixes for b… Read Full Bio ↴Indie pop trio Little Daylight made their mark with a grip of remixes for bands like Penguin Prison, Passion Pit, and Freelance Whales but they prove their dancefloor acumen with their own track “Overdose.” Fans of the new movement of esoteric pop — HAIM, Sky Ferreira — should find a new favorite with this one. It’s glossy, catchy, and full of the kind of thick, radio-ready bass and chirpy, yearning hook that will glue itself to your brain.

Name In Lights
Little Daylight Lyrics

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You know you got your name in lights
You know you got your name in lights

As we watch the stars
Sailing through the dark
We are worlds apart
Running through my heart
As we watch the stars

Sailing through the dark
We are worlds apart
Running through my heart

You know you got your name in lights
You know you got your name in lights

I remember this feeling
Light flicker on the ceiling once more
This will be our last meeting
Don't remember you being so pure
Solider so pure
Solider so pure

As we watch the stars
Sailing through the dark
We are worlds apart
Running through my heart
As we watch the stars
Sailing through the dark
We are worlds apart
Running through my heart

And you already know
That you follow your soul
I'm calling to give you away
And I already know
That you go when you go
I'm not gonna stand in your way

You know you got your name in lights
You know you got your name in lights
You know you got your name in lights
You know you got your name in lights
As we watch the stars
Sailing through the dark
You know you got your name in lights
We are worlds apart
Running through my heart
You know you got your name in lights
As we watch the stars
Sailing through the dark
You know you got your name in lights
We are worlds apart
Running through my heart
As we watch the stars
Sailing through the dark
We are worlds apart
Running through my heart
As we watch the stars
Sailing through the dark

We are worlds apart
Running through my heart

Overall Meaning

Name In Lights by Little Daylight is a song that describes the fleeting nature of fame and the sacrifices that come with it. The lyrics are addressed to someone who has found success and now has their name in lights. The phrase "you know you got your name in lights" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that fame is temporary and that the person being addressed should enjoy it while it lasts.

The song uses imagery of stars sailing through the dark to convey a sense of distance and separation between the person speaking and the person with their name in lights. The phrase "we are worlds apart" further emphasizes this distance while the line "running through my heart" suggests the emotional connection the singer still feels towards the other person despite the physical distance between them.

The lyrics also suggest that the person with their name in lights has changed in some way. The line "don't remember you being so pure" hints at a loss of innocence, while the repeated phrase "soldier so pure" suggests that the person with their name in lights has become hardened by their experiences.

Overall, Name in Lights is a reflective song that speaks to the fleeting nature of fame and the sacrifices that come with it. It is a reminder to enjoy success while it lasts but to also remain true to oneself and not lose sight of what is truly important.

Line by Line Meaning

You know you got your name in lights
You are destined for greatness and your name will be known by many.

As we watch the stars Sailing through the dark We are worlds apart Running through my heart
Despite our differences, I still feel a strong connection to you.

I remember this feeling Light flicker on the ceiling once more This will be our last meeting Don't remember you being so pure Solider so pure Solider so pure
I have vivid memories of our past, but I know that our time together has come to an end. You were once innocent and pure, like a soldier.

And you already know That you follow your soul I'm calling to give you away And I already know That you go when you go I'm not gonna stand in your way
You have a strong sense of purpose and I support your decision to follow your heart, even if it means we must part ways.

As we watch the stars Sailing through the dark You know you got your name in lights We are worlds apart Running through my heart
Even though we are physically distant, my emotions for you remain intense.

You know you got your name in lights You know you got your name in lights You know you got your name in lights You know you got your name in lights
Repeated reinforcement of the idea that the person is destined for greatness and their name will be known by many.

Writer(s): Nicole Lancy, Eric Zeiler, Matthew Lewkowicz

Contributed by Penelope J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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