Flicker
Lxandra Lyrics
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Go, what are you waiting for?
You got your lights turned up
I got my mind made up
I know there's no room for us to grow
Can we cut the cord before we lose it all
And love is a flame
If you're holding a gun
Will you pull the trigger?
The pain in my blood
Makes it flow thicker
Why forget
When time is a killer?
Time, the killer
Time, the killer
Time, the killer
You own the best part of me
You show when no one else will see
And now I feel so stuck
Gotta keep my head up
And don't take me down that road
Love is a flame
You know when it flickers
If you're holding a gun
Will you pull the trigger?
The pain in my blood
Makes it flow thicker
Why forget
When time is a killer?
Time, the killer
Time, the killer
Time, the killer
Time, the killer
Love is a flame
You know when it flickers
If you're holding a gun
Will you pull the trigger?
The pain, my blood
Makes it flow thicker
Why try to forget
When time is a killer?
Time, the killer
Lxandra's "Flicker" is a song about love and loss that explores the pain of trying to walk away from a relationship that has run its course. The opening lines of the song suggest an urgency to leave a situation that is holding the singer back: "Run for that open door / Go, what are you waiting for?" The singer knows that it's time to cut ties and move on, but acknowledging that fact doesn't make leaving any less difficult. The second verse points out that the relationship might have been worthwhile in the past, with lyrics like "You own the best part of me / You show when no one else will see." Despite this, the chorus makes clear that it isn't enough to hold onto; the love is fading, represented by the flame flickering out.
The music of the song is haunting and emotional, perfectly complementing the lyrics that deal with heartbreak and the loss that comes with the end of a relationship. The use of the metaphor of fire represents the passion in the relationship, with the intensity diminishing as the flame flickers out, suggesting that the relationship has lost its spark. The chorus poses a crucial question, asking if the person holding onto the remnants of the relationship will pull the trigger and let go or continue to hold on. The call to action is to leave before it's too late, before the pain of holding onto something that's gone becomes even greater.
Line by Line Meaning
Run for that open door
Encouragement to seize opportunities and not hesitate
Go, what are you waiting for?
Urging to take action without delay
You got your lights turned up
Referring to someone who is shining or succeeding
I got my mind made up
Determined and resolute mindset
I know there's no room for us to grow
Awareness that the current situation is limiting and unproductive
Can we cut the cord before we lose it all
Questioning the possibility and necessity of ending a relationship before it becomes irreparable
And love is a flame
Comparing love to a fire, which can be volatile and unpredictable
You know when it flickers
Awareness that love can be fleeting and easily extinguished
If you're holding a gun
Metaphorically referring to having control over the relationship
Will you pull the trigger?
Questioning whether the person will end the relationship or take actions that lead to its demise
The pain in my blood
Referring to a deep, emotional pain that is felt within oneself
Makes it flow thicker
Illuminating that the pain is intensified over time
Why forget
Questioning the value of forgetting past hurts
When time is a killer?
Acknowledging that time exacerbates pain and wounds over time
Time, the killer
Tagline/motto that encapsulates the main theme of the song
You own the best part of me
Acknowledging that someone has significant control or influence over oneself
You show when no one else will see
Gratitude for someone who is supportive and encouraging in times of personal struggle
And now I feel so stuck
Acknowledgement of feeling trapped or unable to move on from a situation or person
Gotta keep my head up
Encouragement to maintain a positive attitude and outlook
And don't take me down that road
Request to avoid painful or negative experiences
Why try to forget
Questioning the worth of attempting to forget past pain
When time is a killer?
Repeating the acknowledgment that time can be detrimental to emotional wounds
Time, the killer
Tagline/motto that encapsulates the main theme of the song
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Alexandra Lehti, Guido Von Monrath, Mia Kemppainen, Perttu Kurttila
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
TONY BLINKS
i heard this song from the MTV show "catfish"... proud of you please keep doing what you are doing the rest will follow. God bless you. LOVE YOUUUUUUUU
shy samford
Same
Bomba Dillo
Stop encouraging her!!
Middle tennessee picker
Yes thats what brought me here also
Sheila Alvarez
Same 🥰
Karen Herring
Yeah I'm watching Catfish now! Love this song , beautiful voice
Relatable Rudy
I can’t find a meaning, but my soul is latched onto this song. It’s remarkable like you and like your voice. Keep going 💕
David Li-Chi Lee
You can’t find a meaning to what?
Lxandra
thank you so much, so happy to hear <3
allyson trionfo
I have this song on repeat in my head and my Bluetooth.....love it!