Lightspeed
Matt Kim Lyrics


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I play centerfield for the home team
You might not see me from the nosebleeds
I'll stand up on top of the dugout
And shout out and wave my arms and hold my tongue
'Cause it's not me

I wondered how fast is light speed
Would life itself stay or follow me?

And coach look at me now
Look at me now
And team look at me now
Look at me now
Look at me now

Foul ball deep in centerfield
Ninth inning, two outs
Look at me now
Look at me now
Look at me now
Look at me now

I wondered how fast is light speed
Would life itself stay or follow me?
If I caught that one




Would it be the same?
It's a good thing this is just a game

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Matt Kim's song "Lightspeed" describe the feelings of an athlete playing centerfield for their team. Despite giving it their all and standing up on top of the dugout to shout and wave their arms, the athlete realizes that they are not the star of the show. They wonder about the speed of light and whether life itself would follow them if they were to move at that speed.


The chorus repeats the phrase "look at me now" and emphasizes the athlete's desire to be noticed and recognized by their coach and team. The song climaxes with a tense moment in the ninth inning of the game, where the athlete wonders if catching a foul ball would change the outcome of the game or if it's all just a game in the end.


Overall, the lyrics of "Lightspeed" seem to touch on themes of ambition, recognition, and the fleeting nature of sports and competition. The athlete desires to be seen and acknowledged for their efforts, but ultimately realizes that their individual success is not the most important thing in the grand scheme of things.


Line by Line Meaning

I play centerfield for the home team
I am a key player in the baseball team


You might not see me from the nosebleeds
My role in the game may go unnoticed from distant seats


I'll stand up on top of the dugout
I'll climb up and raise myself above the crowd


And shout out and wave my arms and hold my tongue
I'll express my excitement without speaking, as I don't want my words to affect the game


'Cause it's not me
I want to highlight the game and my team, not just myself


I wondered how fast is light speed
I pondered about the concept of the maximum speed in the universe


Would life itself stay or follow me?
I questioned if my life would move along with me if I were to travel at such a speed


And coach look at me now Look at me now And team look at me now Look at me now Look at me now
I want my coach and team to take note of my growth and development as a player


Foul ball deep in centerfield Ninth inning, two outs
A significant play is happening late in the game


If I caught that one Would it be the same?
I wonder if my performance in that particular play would have changed the outcome of the game


It's a good thing this is just a game
I realize that despite the intensity of the game, it is important to maintain perspective and remember that it is just a game




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Anthony Sorendino

I wondered how, fast is lightspeed? Would life itself stay or follow me?

Still listening 15 years later.

DXXP

Hell yeah, same here brother. Still one of my favorite tracks

kierra matson

I’m just trying to find somewhere to listen to it besides just on youtube

Imran m

I’ve been watching this video for nearly 10 years and I didn’t realise it was uploaded in 2006, just struck me, makes you think the good work you put into the world as a human being, no matter how small can impact peoples lives in ways not first conceived by the creator. The world was a very different place in 2006, I hope your life has brought you a lot of joy throughout your despairs much like this video has done for many others.

AverageBFplayer

July/07/2020 and still listening. This song is timeless. Thank you Matt and Kim. Thank you music video creator.

Montygue

Still my favorite song from them. Wish it was on Spotify in the US. Been watching this for over a decade and always multiple times in a row, thanks! Hope this video never goes away

sean smith

This was an instant classic for me 8 years ago.

IY

This song never gets old. Such an masterpiece.

IY

This song is so magical and the music video makes it even more meaningful. It takes you back to a moment of trying to prove you are good enough towards a certain person. Little did do you know, you are and always will be good enough without anyone's glory.

Patrick Judge

i have watched this soo many times and still love it..... i think its my favorite song by them and ive seen them 9 times and they've only played it once.

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