Northern lights
Mip Power Trio Lyrics


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Little girl supposed to be in bed but you're not
No, you're leaning on the windowsill staring at the sky
Watching those green waves on the horizon
They rise and fall to some silent lullaby

Jump out of bed shake your parents and wake them up
It's not Christmas time but it's close enough
And it's like greeting some old friend
You just never know when you'll see them again

Those Northern lights
Dance all night
Dance all night

So you're a lady now the city calls you south
Drawn to neon lights and different sorts of stars
But sometimes it all seems a bit overwhelming
It's nice ot go back home and lie down in your old backyard

Curl up in the all the blankets you can find
And as the temperature drops you hope they'll shine tonight

'Cause it's like greeting some old friend
You just never know when you'll see them again

Those Northern lights
Dance all night
Dance all night

Instrumental

And it's like greeting some old friend
You just never know when you'll see them again

Those Northern lights
Dance all night
Dance all night

Those Northern lights




Dance all night
Dance all night

Overall Meaning

The song "Northern Lights" by Mip Power Trio is a nostalgic and dreamy ode to the natural phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis. The song is narrated from the perspective of a person who has witnessed the Northern Lights as a child and continues to be enchanted by them as an adult. The opening lines describe a little girl who is supposed to be in bed, but instead, she's leaning on the windowsill, watching the green waves of light on the horizon. The imagery of the green waves rising and falling to a silent lullaby creates a magical and mysterious atmosphere. The little girl is so mesmerized by the beauty of the Northern Lights that she wakes up her parents to share the experience with them, even though it's not Christmas time.


The second stanza shifts to the present time, where the little girl has grown up into a lady who lives in the city. She's drawn to the neon lights and different types of stars, but sometimes it all seems overwhelming. In such moments, she longs to go back home and lie down in her old backyard, curling up in all the blankets she can find, hoping to witness the Northern Lights again. The instrumental breaks between the stanzas evoke a sense of anticipation and wonder, as if the listener is waiting for the lights to start dancing in the sky.


Overall, "Northern Lights" is a beautiful song that captures the sense of awe and wonder that natural phenomena like the Aurora Borealis can evoke in people. It's a reminder that despite the hustle and bustle of city life, we can still find beauty and magic in the natural world around us.


Line by Line Meaning

Little girl supposed to be in bed but you're not
You're a child, and it's late but you can't seem to sleep. Instead, you're leaning on the windowsill and staring at the sky.


Watching those green waves on the horizon
You see the Northern Lights in the distance, and they look like green waves.


They rise and fall to some silent lullaby
The Northern Lights seem to move rhythmically, almost like they're dancing to a silent song.


Jump out of bed shake your parents and wake them up
You're so excited to see the lights that you wake up your parents and urge them to come outside with you.


It's not Christmas time but it's close enough
Seeing the Northern Lights feels like a rare and special occasion, almost like Christmas.


So you're a lady now the city calls you south
You're grown up now and live in the city, but you still feel drawn to the Northern Lights of your childhood home.


Drawn to neon lights and different sorts of stars
Living in the city exposes you to bright, artificial lights and unfamiliar constellations.


But sometimes it all seems a bit overwhelming
Despite the excitement of city life, it can also be stressful and overwhelming.


It's nice to go back home and lie down in your old backyard
Returning to your childhood home offers a sense of comfort and familiarity.


Curl up in the all the blankets you can find
You seek warmth and comfort as you prepare to watch the Northern Lights from your old backyard.


And as the temperature drops you hope they'll shine tonight
You wait in anticipation for the Northern Lights to appear in the cold night air.


'Cause it's like greeting some old friend
Seeing the Northern Lights feels like a special, familiar experience.


You just never know when you'll see them again
Despite growing up with the Northern Lights, they always feel rare and special, and you never know when you'll get to see them again.


Those Northern lights
Referring to the beautiful and captivating Aurora Borealis.


Dance all night
The Northern Lights seem to move and dance in the sky all night long.




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bowmanitis

I'm late to this one but am loving this number! Sooo good

James Edward

Beautiful that felt like basking in sunshine. Thanks guys

RuimDselA

muito  legal  o  som   desta  banda  ,muito legal  mesmo .

Roniel81

Just discovered Mip Power Trio through ThisCityLive, really like you guys. Hope to you see live later this year.

CaligQla

Saw them in Orangeville! What a great group!! Keep it up. Stellar stuff.

ForViewingOnly

Really enjoying this. I just stumbled on it when looking for power trios... Great find!

Matt Groopie

love it

Matthew George

Straight up groovy Track! Great video!

Vittoria

The song title matches perfectly to the feeling and tone of this song :D I loove it :3 

The Ohm

Great song !

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