Echoes
Night Letters Lyrics
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I realise I end where you begin
We′ll watch this castle burn and turn to dust
Break out to revel in this wanderlust, wanderlust
Together we'll run into the light
We′re reckless and young, ready to fly
Together we'll run into the light
I just wanna feel alive with you tonight
Devout and righteous, frozen by their fear
Remove their blindfolds so their eyes can see
Bound and blinded by their prophecy, prophecy
Together we'll run into the light
We′re reckless and young, ready to fly
Together we′ll run into the light
I just wanna feel alive with you tonight
Together we'll run, together we′ll run
We're reckless and young, ready to fly
Together we′ll run, together we'll run
I just wanna feel alive with you tonight
Together we′ll run into the light
We're reckless and young, ready to fly
Together we'll run into the light
I just wanna feel alive with you tonight
The lyrics of Night Letters' song Echoes speak of breaking free from the constraints of a stagnant and oppressive society. The singer of the song feels like they are haunted by echoes under their skin, and realizes that their sense of self is deeply tied to the person they are with ("I realize I end where you begin"). The two of them are ready to watch the old order crumble and embrace the freedom of wanderlust. The chorus repeats the desire to run into the light and feel alive, driven by their youthful recklessness and desire for liberation.
The second verse shifts from this internal dialogue to a critique of the society they are breaking away from. Night time represents a time of quiet stagnation for the people around them, who are bound by their fear and devotion to a prophecy that blinds them. The singer desires to help them remove their blindfolds and see the world as it truly is, outside of the narrow confines of societal expectations.
Overall, the lyric's message is one of breaking away from constraints and embracing a sense of adventure and freedom. The song encourages listeners to be reckless, young, and ready to fly, and to break away from the oppressive societal norms that hold them back.
Line by Line Meaning
Echoes haunt me underneath my skin
Memories continue to bother me and affect me deeply
I realise I end where you begin
I understand that our lives are intertwined and connected
We'll watch this castle burn and turn to dust
We will witness the destruction of what once seemed indestructible
Break out to revel in this wanderlust, wanderlust
Escape from the mundane and enjoy the freedom of adventure
Together we'll run into the light
We will face our future boldly and confidently
We're reckless and young, ready to fly
We are full of energy and enthusiasm and eager to take risks and explore the world
I just wanna feel alive with you tonight
I want to experience the excitement of life with you at this moment
Night time silences the life around here
The darkness of the night quiets the noise and activity of the world
Devout and righteous, frozen by their fear
Those who are overly pious and self-righteous are unable to act because of their anxiety
Remove their blindfolds so their eyes can see
Help them to understand the truth by taking away their ignorance and bias
Bound and blinded by their prophecy, prophecy
They are constrained and unable to see beyond their preconceived ideas and beliefs
Together we'll run, together we'll run
We will face our challenges and opportunities together
I just wanna feel alive with you tonight
I want to experience the excitement of life with you at this moment
Together we'll run into the light
We will face our future boldly and confidently
We're reckless and young, ready to fly
We are full of energy and enthusiasm and eager to take risks and explore the world
I just wanna feel alive with you tonight
I want to experience the excitement of life with you at this moment
Writer(s): Adam Crowe, Benny Mead, Kai Sheldon, Tony Klein
Contributed by Alyssa L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.