Nightminds
Missy Higgins Lyrics
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I know
I know
I know.
I knew before you got home.
This world you're in now,
It doesn't have to be alone,
I'll get there somehow, 'cause
When, even springtime feels cold.
But I will learn to breathe this ugliness you see,
So we can both be there and we can both share the dark.
And in our honesty, together we will rise,
Out of our nightminds, and into the light
At the end of the fight
You were blessed by a different kind of inner view: it's all magnified.
The highs would make you fly, and the lows make you want to die.
And I was once there, hanging from that very ledge where you are standing.
So I know
I know
I know,
It's easier to let go.
But I will learn to breathe this ugliness you see,
So we can both be there and we can both share the dark.
And in our honesty, together we will rise out of our nightminds
And into the light at the end of the fight.
And in our honesty, together we will rise out of our nightminds
And into the light, at the end of the fight
In "Nightminds," singer-songwriter Missy Higgins explores the experience of being there for someone who is struggling with their inner demons. The opening lines of the first verse ("Just lay it all down. Put your face into my neck and let it fall out. I know I know I know. I knew before you got home.") set the tone for the rest of the song. Higgins is letting her partner know that she is here for them, and that she can sense the weight of their emotional burden. The second half of the verse ("This world you're in now, it doesn't have to be alone. I'll get there somehow, 'cause I know I know I know when even springtime feels cold.") emphasizes her commitment to being present with her partner, even in the darkest of moments.
The chorus ("But I will learn to breathe this ugliness you see, so we can both be there and we can both share the dark. And in our honesty, together we will rise, out of our nightminds, and into the light at the end of the fight.") highlights the power of honesty and empathy in a relationship. Higgins understands that it can be difficult to share the parts of ourselves that we'd rather keep hidden, but she believes that by doing so, both she and her partner will be able to find the strength to emerge from the darkness together. The second verse ("You were blessed by a different kind of inner view: it's all magnified. The highs would make you fly, and the lows make you want to die. And I was once there, hanging from that very ledge where you are standing. So I know I know I know, it's easier to let go.") reinforces this idea that, as difficult as the situation may seem, there is hope for healing and growth.
Line by Line Meaning
Just lay it all down. Put your face into my neck and let it fall out.
Let your troubles out and lean on me for support.
I know I know I know. I knew before you got home.
I understand what you're going through and I sensed it even before you told me.
This world you're in now, doesn't have to be alone, I'll get there somehow, 'cause I know I know I know. When, even springtime feels cold.
You don't have to face your struggles alone, I'll always be there for you, even when life feels particularly difficult.
But I will learn to breathe this ugliness you see, So we can both be there and we can both share the dark. And in our honesty, together we will rise, Out of our nightminds, and into the light At the end of the fight
I will learn to cope with the difficulties you face, so we can face them together and come out the other side stronger.
You were blessed by a different kind of inner view: it's all magnified. The highs would make you fly, and the lows make you want to die. And I was once there, hanging from that very ledge where you are standing.
You have a unique perspective, where both the good and the bad are amplified. I've been there too, where it feels like everything is extreme.
So I know I know I know, It's easier to let go.
I understand that sometimes it's easier to just give up, but I'm here to help you keep fighting.
And in our honesty, together we will rise out of our nightminds And into the light, at the end of the fight.
If we're honest with each other and face our struggles together, we'll come out the other side and move into a better, brighter future.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: MELISSA HIGGINS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hadasyariv
This song means so much to me. I can't express it with words, but the tears say it all. Beautiful combination of touching lyrics,soft piano and melancholy mixed with...oh so comforting optimism and hope. Thank you so much, Missy, for sharing this amazing song with us. <3 Hadas from Israel
@margaretmerben4273
MY DAUGHTER IS BI-POLAR & WENT THROUGH A LIFE SO MUCH LIKE MINE! SHE HAS COME HOME & I SWEAR THIS SONG WAS WRITTEN WITH US IN MIND! I SO LOVE THE LYRICS!!
@FaeLunaMoonShiner
It's really nice to think that Pandora spread this singer and allowed her to gain access to a wider audience.
@niceguy34
a nice song , had to play it afew times to get my head around the lyrics which i think she wrote thanks for uploading
@natabananang
I'm falling for the lyrics.! It's just beautiful.!^^
@boxababe
So we can both be there n we can both share the dark 👌🎶
@Ozymandias88
No. I came here because it reminds me of a girl that loves this song. Good times. Great song.
@casper-jz3eb
I love this song so much
@sugimitsu38
i love this music
@kkawesomable
this song is really cool! 8)