Lights
M.I.A. Lyrics

Lights they bend and jump and always move really fast
The lights are constantly in motion and never stay still.

Colors emerge light box had me in their grasp
The colors of the lights are captivating and mesmerizing to the singer.

We be rocking, we be rocking, rockin' in the car
The singer and others are enjoying the experience of driving and listening to music together.

Lights in sky goddess bumping the sitar
The rhythm of the music is elevated and inspiring, like a deity playing an instrument in the sky.

These lights yeah, these lights yeah
The singer is acknowledging and focusing on the lights around them.

Green color, looking nice yeah
The singer is admiring the color green, which looks especially good to them in this moment.

Turn it up too loud all the lights will turn red
If the music is played too loudly, it may cause disruptions, as seen with the red traffic lights.

If you upstairs you can hear it in the bed
The music is loud enough to be heard even in other rooms of a building.

Rainbows in my vision
The singer is experiencing an abundance of color and brightly colored imagery.

Move into the rhythm
The singer is entranced by the music and feels the need to move with the rhythm.

Electric shadows in my ears
The music is so powerful that it creates a visual of electric shadows in the singer's ears.

Got me dancing spinning
The music is motivating the singer to dance and spin around with excitement.

Northern lights on my mind, all the colors rhyme
The singer is thinking about the Northern Lights and how the colors they produce are harmonious.

Loving me all the time keep that on your timeline
The singer is generating positive feelings for themselves and encourages others to keep track of their success over time.

I keep my distance even though I shine
The singer is a standout person but chooses to keep a distance from others.

For me to tell you things, you need to be the right kind
The singer is selective about who they share personal information with.

Even though it's clear like a street sign
The singer's thoughts and feelings are transparent and easily identifiable, like a street sign.

Some people don't get it so I keep 'em in line
Some people are incapable of understanding the singer's perspective, so the singer keeps them in check.

It's good to take a minute and take it all in
The singer advises taking a moment to appreciate and savor the present moment.

It's so important sometimes that I blow off steam
Releasing pent-up emotions and stress is important to the singer's well-being.

Got to get another sweater from my helicopter
The singer is well-off enough to own a helicopter and use it to get what they need.

Got to get a closer look at what they all stick at
The singer is curious and wants to investigate further what other people are interested in.

Doesn't need some lights that I used to trick out
The singer no longer needs or desires some of the flashy lights they used to have.

I got them from a chinese dude I went to check out
The singer got the lights from a vendor of a specific cultural background.

People need to get them, man, and put some in your pocket
The singer thinks others should also possess and have access to the type of lights they have.

You might need some later when you finally unlock it
The lights may come in handy for certain situations in the future.

Lights on ring cameras and things
The singer is aware of and observing the numerous lights on various objects around them.

Flashing like bling love, loving when I sing
The lights resemble flashy jewelry and the singer enjoys them while they sing.

Sparkles on the charcoal
The singer sees glittering lights on the dark background of the charcoal.

As a fire lit up
The lights are visible amid the light of a fire.

Headlights off a power in the city lit up
The headlights of cars and other sources of illumination add to the overall glow and energy of the city.

All I wanna, all I wanna, all I wanna do
The singer expresses their desire to do an activity in particular.

Is roll through the city, stargazing with you
The singer wants to enjoy the sights of the city while also admiring the stars in the sky, ideally with a companion.

Lights a selector
The lights have a certain appeal to the singer.

Original nutter
The singer is unapologetically unique and peculiar.

I used to be a bad girl, now I'm even better!
The singer has grown and improved since past misbehavior.

I don't keep no beretta
The singer does not own or use a firearm.

I don't sell like a shotta
The singer does not engage in selling drugs.

I don't often twitter, they still see me as a threater
The singer does not use social media frequently but is still viewed by some as a threat.

I'm counter to the counter, put your money on the counter
The singer is disregarding conventional norms and encouraging others to do the same.

I'm standing at the counter, say "hi" to my hunter
The singer is somewhere where purchases or financial transactions take place and acknowledges someone accompanying them.

I did as freaking santa
The singer performed an act akin to what Santa Claus would do.

I eat at benihana!
The singer is choosing to eat at a particular restaurant with a distinct style of cuisine and preparation.

I can make 'em feel good, I'm runnin' youth centers
The singer feels like they can improve others' moods and impact them positively through their work with youth centers.

I'm aiming for the center, sending light beams to sender
The singer desires to reach a certain goal and is focused on it, sending out energy and positivity to help achieve it.

I think we can make it, now sip a little winner
The singer is optimistic about potential success and enjoys a celebratory drink with others.