Lighter
Miley Cyrus Lyrics

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When we're driving
You say you can go faster, and
When we're singing to the radio
You say you can make it louder

And you roll another one
You wanna get higher
And when I need the fire

You're always my lighter

When we're rolling
You always put your feet on mine
And when I'm running away
You always remind me, all the time
When I'm feeling low
You lift me to the moon and back
Back into your arms, I won't let go
Until I know how much you really love me, baby

I see a light

And I've heard we never truly see ourselves
You gotta leave it up to someone else
To know how beautiful you really are, baby
We never get to see ourselves
Sleeping peacefully next to the ones that we love
We never see us cry in someone eyes, see us cry
Someone who was born, baby

When we're driving
You say you can go faster
And when we're singing to the radio
You say you turn it louder

And you roll another one
You wanna get higher,
And when I need the fire
You're always my lighter

I see a light coming towards me
Moving slowly, but coming quickly
At the same time, I think it represents
What's going on in my mind
When we're together, everything is so sweet
There's nowhere in the world I'd rather be
As long as I've got you and you've got me, baby
I could leave you, I don't need nothing but you
We're starting up beyond just us two
Forever gets complicated
You don't have to be that way, baby

I see a light coming towards me
Moving slowly, but coming quickly
At the same time, I think it represents
What's going on in my mind
What's going on in my mind
I think it represents what's going on in my mind
What's going on in my mind

I think it represent what's going on in my mind
What's going on in my mind

Overall Meaning

In the song "Lighter" by Miley Cyrus, the lyrics explore the deep connection and love between two people. The song begins with the imagery of driving and singing to the radio, representing a carefree and joyful moment. The lines "When we're driving, You say you can go faster, and When we're singing to the radio, You say you can make it louder" highlight the excitement and sense of liberation that the singer experiences when they are with their partner.

The lyrics then shift to the idea of getting high, both metaphorically and literally, as the person the singer is with rolls another one to feel elevated. The line "And you roll another one, You wanna get higher, And when I need the fire, You're always my lighter" suggests that the singer's partner is always there to provide support and bring passion into their life. The metaphor of the lighter symbolizes the spark and warmth their partner brings to their relationship.

Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of finding solace and comfort in the presence of the other person. The line "When I'm feeling low, You lift me to the moon and back, Back into your arms, I won't let go" emphasizes the partner's role in lifting the singer's spirits and providing a sense of security.

Interpreting the chorus, the singer acknowledges that they can never truly see themselves or grasp their own beauty. They rely on the perception and understanding of their partner to realize their own worth. The lines "We never get to see ourselves, Sleeping peacefully next to the ones that we love, We never see us cry in someone's eyes" highlight the vulnerability and reliance on others to truly see and understand ourselves.

Overall, "Lighter" expresses the deep connection and dependence the singer has on their partner, their ability to bring light and happiness into their life, and the importance of being seen and loved by someone else.

Line by Line Meaning

When we're driving
During the times when we are driving together

You say you can go faster, and
You express the desire to move at a faster pace

When we're singing to the radio
When we are enjoying a musical experience together

You say you can make it louder
You want to increase the volume and intensity of the music

And you roll another one
You prepare another substance for consumption

You wanna get higher
You seek to achieve a heightened state of consciousness

And when I need the fire
And when I require motivation or passion

You're always my lighter
You consistently provide the spark and inspiration I need

When we're rolling
When we're on a journey or adventure

You always put your feet on mine
You display a sense of closeness and connection by placing your feet on top of mine

And when I'm running away
And when I'm trying to escape or distance myself

You always remind me, all the time
You consistently bring me back to reality and make sure I'm aware

When I'm feeling low
During moments when I'm experiencing sadness or insecurity

You lift me to the moon and back
You elevate my spirits and bring me tremendous joy

Back into your arms, I won't let go
Returning to the safety and comfort of your embrace, I refuse to release my hold

Until I know how much you really love me, baby
Until I am certain of the depth of your affection towards me, my dear

I see a light
I perceive the presence of illumination or hope

And I've heard we never truly see ourselves
I have come to understand that we rarely grasp our own essence

You gotta leave it up to someone else
We must entrust this realization to another person

To know how beautiful you really are, baby
For them to appreciate the true extent of your beauty, my darling

We never get to see ourselves
We seldom have the opportunity to view ourselves

Sleeping peacefully next to the ones that we love
Enjoying tranquil slumber alongside our beloved ones

We never see us cry in someone eyes, see us cry
We never witness our own tears reflected in someone else's eyes

Someone who was born, baby
With someone who has entered this world, my dear

I see a light coming towards me
I detect a luminous presence approaching me

Moving slowly, but coming quickly
Progressing at a leisurely pace, yet advancing rapidly

At the same time, I think it represents
Simultaneously, I believe it symbolizes

What's going on in my mind
The inner workings and thoughts within my consciousness

When we're together, everything is so sweet
When we are in each other's presence, everything becomes pleasant and delightful

There's nowhere in the world I'd rather be
There is no location on Earth that could surpass being by your side

As long as I've got you and you've got me, baby
As long as we have each other, my love

I could leave you, I don't need nothing but you
I possess the ability to depart from your side, but I have no desire for anything other than you

We're starting up beyond just us two
Our connection is expanding beyond the limits of just the two of us

Forever gets complicated
The concept of eternity becomes intricate and complex

You don't have to be that way, baby
You don't have to make it so challenging, my dear

What's going on in my mind
The thoughts and contemplations occupying my consciousness

I think it represents what's going on in my mind
I believe the light symbolizes the thoughts and emotions within my mind

What's going on in my mind
The processes and perceptions occurring within my mentality

I think it represent what's going on in my mind
I think it serves as a representation of the ongoing activity in my mind

What's going on in my mind
The inner workings and psychological state within my mind

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Miley Ray Cyrus, Asheton Terrance O'Neil Hogan, Michael II Williams

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