Switchblade
Niki Lyrics

This is looking like I might just wanna stay
The singer is enjoying their surroundings and may want to continue exploring and experiencing this world.

Can't remember much about yesterday
The singer is not dwelling on the past and is present in the moment.

Ground is glowing, I'm slowing my stride with every step
The singer is taking in and appreciating their surroundings, which is causing them to slow down and walk more carefully.

(Take a good look at it girl, take a good look at this world, ah)
This line reinforces the idea that the artist is encouraging themselves or someone else to truly observe and appreciate the world around them.

Electric rivers flow by the silhouette trees
The artist is observing the natural beauty around them, noting the contrast between the glowing electric rivers and the dark silhouette trees.

We skinny dip and soak in all of our past dreams
The singer is enjoying the freedom and liberation of skinny dipping, and also reflecting on past experiences and aspirations.

And all my new friends dazzle like they're royals
The singer has formed new relationships with people they find impressive and special, maybe even similar to royalty.

What is this place?
The artist is curious about their new surroundings and unfamiliar environment.

The skies are vast and no one's a familiar face
The artist is in a new and unknown location, where even the people around them are strangers.

But I'm not afraid
Despite the uncertainty, the artist is not fearful and is ready to face this new world.

Kinda feeling brave
The singer is feeling courageous and willing to take on new challenges.

The winds of change have nothing on this switchblade faith
The artist is confident in their beliefs and resilience, and will not be shaken by changes or challenges.

I'll take it to my grave
The singer is committed to their switchblade faith and will hold onto it forever.

The night is young and it's wild
The singer is experiencing a sense of freedom and adventure as they explore and navigate through the night.

I'm running free like a child
The singer is feeling uninhibited and carefree, like a child at play.

On the crown of a mountain and I could keep goin' for miles
The artist is on top of the world and highly energized, with the potential to keep exploring for miles ahead.

I don't know what's coming next, I feel a buzz in my legs
The artist is ready and excited for whatever unexpected experiences may come next, and is feeling a physical sensation of anticipation.

But heaven knows that I'm quick on my feet and
The singer is confident in their ability to handle challenges and adapt quickly.

Good with a blade and some old-fashioned faith in a place like this
The singer believes in the power of their own skills and beliefs to help them navigate through this unknown world.

Feeling bulletproof and far from faces I don't miss
The artist is feeling invincible and free from the worries of the people they may have left behind in their old life.

So many brand new risks to take
The artist knows that there are many new challenges and opportunities ahead for them to embrace and conquer.

Lining silver, grass is greener and I'm on my way
The artist is noting the beauty and wonder of their new world, and is ready to keep moving forward.

Brightest flicker, ain't no quitter, I'll be here to stay
The singer is determined to stick around and continue exploring this new place, no matter what obstacles may arise.

'Cause I'm running with a switchblade
The artist is empowered and confident in their own ability to tackle whatever may come their way, thanks to their 'switchblade faith'.