She auditioned for The X Factor in 2012, performing her own composition, 'Last Night'. On 3 November 2012, it was announced she would be quitting her run on The X Factor due to illness, so she subsequently finished in ninth place, and second in her category. She was the first contestant in the show's history to score a Top 40 single and album before the live shows even aired with her independently released album Top Room At The Zoo. Her debut major label album, Join The Club, was released on 7 October 2013, reaching number 7 in the UK charts.
Her second album, We Are, was released on 2 May 2015. It was preceded by lead single Unsinkable, released 13 April 2015.
Her third album, I Hope You Don't Mind Me Writing, will be released on 27 January 2017.
Lighthouse
Lucy Spraggan Lyrics
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I didn't know that I'd ever go this far
With a compass point driving ink into my arm
The father, son and the holy ghost
Don't talk too much, never been that close
Pouring spirits while I follow the Northern star
And as the birds fly south
That holds all my words in precious store
I found your message at the bottom of a bottle
Come back to where the streets are paved with stone
I believe in you
You believe in me
You're the lighthouse in the storm
I've believe it's true
I can follow you
Back to where the streets are paved with stone
I'd swap the scent of open ocean
There for the factory steel and the engineers
Well I'm coming back to something beautiful
All the noise and all the lights
Are all the things I'd sacrifice
I'd trade it for the way you make me feel
And as the days they pass
Falling through the hour glass
Used to be beneath my feet along the shore
I find your message lying at the bottom of a bottle
Come back to where the streets are paved with stone
I believe in you
You believe in me
You're the lighthouse in the storm
I believe it's true
I can follow you
Back to where the streets are paved with stone
Once around the world (x3)
Back to you
Once around the world (x3)
Back to you
I believe in you
You believe in me
You're the lighthouse in the storm
I believe it's true
I can follow you
Back to where the streets are payed with stone (x2)
Once around the world,
Once around the world
Back to where the streets are paved in stone (x2)
In Lucy Spraggan's song "Lighthouse," the lyrics seem to convey a sense of longing and homesickness. The singer has ventured far from home and is now lost and alone after discovering a map that seems to have broken their heart. They reflect on their journey and the people they've encountered, including the father, son, and holy ghost. However, despite the people they've met and the places they've been, the singer seems to have a deep yearning for their roots and a simpler life. This is highlighted when they miss their small house that holds all their precious words, and that they found a message from a loved one at the bottom of a bottle.
Throughout the song, the singer expresses a belief in someone who is like a "lighthouse in the storm." This individual provides guidance and direction, and the singer trusts them enough to follow them back to where the streets are paved with stone. This phrase seems to represent the comfort and stability of home, and the singer is willing to trade all the noise and excitement of their current life to return to it. The song ends with a repetition of the phrase "once around the world, back to you," underscoring the idea that the singer's journey has brought them full circle, back to the person and place where they belong.
Line by Line Meaning
I found a map and it broke my heart
Finding a map, Lucy Spraggan feels sad realizing that she had gone far, away from where she belongs.
I didn't know that I'd ever go this far
Lucy Spraggan never expected to go this far on her journey and is amazed at how much she has changed.
With a compass point driving ink into my arm
Lucy Spraggan has a compass tattoo on her arm as a symbol of the direction she should go in times of confusion.
The father, son and the holy ghost
Lucy Spraggan believes in God and the three divine beings and she trusts in them for guidance.
Don't talk too much, never been that close
Lucy Spraggan has never been that close to anyone and she isn't used to talking too much.
Pouring spirits while I follow the Northern star
Lucy Spraggan drinks alcohol while following her gut feeling and trying to find her way to her destination.
And as the birds fly south
Watching the birds go south, Lucy Spraggan feels a longing for her hometown and the people she left behind.
I've been missing a small house
Lucy Spraggan misses her old home and the memories she has of it.
That holds all my words in precious store
Lucy Spraggan's small house holds all her precious words and feelings that she treasures.
I found your message at the bottom of a bottle
Lucy Spraggan found a message from someone she cares about after drowning her sorrows in alcohol.
Come back to where the streets are paved with stone
Lucy Spraggan wants to go back to her hometown where everything is familiar and comfortable.
I believe in you
Lucy Spraggan has faith in someone who means a lot to her and relies on them for support.
You believe in me
Someone important to Lucy Spraggan trusts and believes in her, which gives her the strength to keep going.
You're the lighthouse in the storm
This person is a guiding light for Lucy Spraggan through the tough times.
I've believe it's true
Lucy Spraggan trusts that this person is genuine and their relationship is real.
I can follow you
Lucy Spraggan has faith in this person's direction and guidance towards their shared goal.
Back to where the streets are paved with stone
Lucy Spraggan wants to return to her hometown where the streets are made of stone, which symbolizes familiarity and stability.
I'd swap the scent of open ocean
Lucy Spraggan would trade the smell of saltwater for the scent of an industrialized city to be with the one she loves.
There for the factory steel and the engineers
Lucy Spraggan prefers to be in a city populated with the factories and engineers opposed to near the ocean.
Well I'm coming back to something beautiful
Lucy Spraggan is returning to something that makes her truly happy.
All the noise and all the lights
Lucy Spraggan is willing to give up the bright city lights and the noise for the love of her life.
Are all the things I'd sacrifice
Lucy Spraggan is willing to sacrifice many things to be with the person she loves.
I'd trade it for the way you make me feel
Lucy Spraggan is willing to give up everything just to feel the love and warmth she gets from this person.
And as the days they pass
As time passes, Lucy Spraggan feels the weight of leaving her hometown more and more.
Falling through the hour glass
Time can't be stopped, and Lucy Spraggan is afraid she may run out of precious moments to spend time with her loved ones.
Used to be beneath my feet along the shore
Lucy Spraggan spends time in her memory by the seashore as she recalls happy moments that she is missing now.
Once around the world (x3)
Lucy Spraggan has traveled the world, but is ready to return home to where she belongs.
Back to you
Lucy Spraggan is coming back to the person she loves most.
Back to where the streets are paved in stone (x2)
Lucy Spraggan is returning to the familiarity and stability of her hometown, where her loved ones are waiting for her.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LUCY HONOUR RUBY SPRAGGAN, JAMES OLIVER RICHARD FLANNIGAN, SAMUEL DYLAN MURPHY PRESTON, Samuel Dylan Murray Preston
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Voppy
Verse 1]
I found a map and it broke my heart
I didn't know that I’d ever go this far
With a compass point driving ink into my arm
The father, son and the holy ghost
We don’t talk too much, never been that close
Pouring spirits while I follow the Northern star
[Pre-hook 1]
And as the birds fly south
I’ve been missing a small house
That holds all my words in precious store
I found your message lying at the bottom of a bottle
Come back to where the streets are paved with stone
[Hook]
I believe in you
You believe in me
You’re the lighthouse in the storm
I’ve believe it’s true
I can follow you
Back to where the streets are paved with stone
[Verse 2]
I’d swap the scent of open ocean air
For the factory steel and the engineers
Well I’m coming back to something beautiful
All the noise and all the lights
Are all the things I’d sacrifice
I’d trade it for the way you make me feel
[Pre-hook 2]
And as the days they pass
Falling through the hour glass
Used to be beneath my feet along the shore
I find your message lying at the bottom of a bottle
Come back to where the streets are paved with stone
[Hook]
[Bridge]
Once around the world
Once around the world
Once around the world
Back to you
[Hook]
[Outro]
Once around the world
Once around the world
Back to where the streets are paved in stone
Back to where the streets are paved in stone
ConsistentHD
In my opinion, shes the perfect artist.. Her songs tell a story and her voice is different than all the others which makes it better. She's also stayed herself this whole time and hasn't changed one bit
Angele Gervais
totally agree 100%
Emily Iris
AND SHE HAS A PROPER BRITISH ACCENT
nw5052001
she add a lot to what could have been a plain arrangement..
Lauren Cowles
She also appears to still enjoy music unlike many other artists who start of liking music and then decide they like the money more
TheEmoPotatoe
ConsistentHD so true
Scott Russell
She may well be the best story teller music has ever seen. She can touch you like few (if any) can.
Aditi Pyakurel
The only other one is Ed Sheeran
Scott Russell
I don't recall saying she WROTE anything. It's her ability to tell the story of the song I was talking about.
Kelly Gray
it was co-written by Preston, alot of artists co-write, nothing wrong with that