Lighthouse
Marley Ziggy Lyrics

Hey sister, the emotions have gone cold
The singer is addressing their sister, explaining that they feel emotionally distant and unresponsive.

And a part of me is missing,
The singer feels incomplete, as if something vital is absent.

Where the rivers used to flow
The singer is using a metaphor to describe how their emotional life used to be vibrant and active, but now seems stagnant.

Hey mother, I know you must be sad
The artist is talking to their mother, acknowledging that she might feel unhappy about what they're going through.

To see the things are happening
The artist suggests that their mother is aware of the difficulties they are facing.

I'll fix it if I can
The singer is determined to make things right and improve the situation if possible.

Hey brother, some things never change
The singer addresses their brother, pointing out that some things remain the same despite their efforts to change them.

Caesar's always Caesar, and night comes into day
The artist uses a metaphor to emphasize that certain things are constant and inevitable, like the rise and fall of the sun and the power dynamic between people.

Hey father, they sold you like a slave
The artist addresses their father, acknowledging the injustices he has faced and how he has been treated unfairly.

To a world that takes everything,
The artist refers to a world that seems to take advantage of people, using them without any regard for their well-being.

And gives nothing away
The singer suggests that this world does not offer any meaningful support or assistance to those who are struggling.

I'm holding up the fire
The artist is determined to persevere and remain strong in the face of difficulties.

Lighting up the sky
The singer is using a metaphor to suggest that their efforts are visible and impactful.

Like a lighthouse on the ocean,
The singer is comparing themselves to a lighthouse, an object that guides people to safety and acts as a beacon during dark and stormy times.

Bring you home alright
The singer is promising to help and guide others to a safe and successful conclusion.

I'm holding up the fire (Holding up the fire)
The artist repeats this line for emphasis, emphasizing their commitment and determination.

Lighting up the sky (Lighting up the sky)
The artist repeats this line for emphasis, emphasizing the impact and visibility of their efforts.

Yeah, I'm holding up the fire
The singer is reaffirming their commitment and determination.

I'll bring you home alright
The singer is promising to help and guide others to a safe and successful conclusion.

Holding up the fire,
The artist is determined to persevere and remain strong in the face of difficulties.

I'm lighting up the sky
The artist is using a metaphor to suggest that their efforts are visible and impactful.

I bring your home alright
The artist is promising to help and guide others to a safe and successful conclusion.

Oh one love
The singer is expressing a desire for unity and solidarity in the face of difficulties.