Lights Are Out
OH FYO! Lyrics
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But it was less than love
That's what i thought
Maybe i was wrong
All i know is
The day we went our separate ways
You took a part of me along
Never thought that i would ever
Think of someone many miles away
But it's been like this for days
When the lights are out
I don't miss a thing but you
I can't believe i do and i can't fall asleep
When the lights are out
I close my eyes and think of you
The only thing i do
When i can't fall asleep
I'm fine with days out on the road
I love these nights out playing shows
But i'm forced to think once i'm alone
I wonder if you even know
I can't forget you and i hope
We meet again when i'm back home
Never thought that i would ever
Feel so incomplete
But here i am
Awake at 3am
When the lights are out
I don't miss a thing but you
I can't believe i do and i can't fall asleep
When the lights are out
I close my eyes and think of you
The only thing i do
When i can't fall asleep
Sometimes i wish that i had stayed with you
Instead of living life the way i do
I picture me just lying next to you
While i try to sleep in lonely hotel rooms
When the lights are out
I don't miss a thing but you
I can't believe i do and i can't fall asleep
When the lights are out
I close my eyes and think of you
The only thing i do
When i can't fall asleep
The lyrics of "Lights Are Out" by OH FYO! delve into the bittersweet emotions of a past relationship that falls somewhere between friendship and love. The singer reflects on how they underestimated the depth of their connection with the other person, realizing that a part of themselves was taken away when they parted ways. Despite the physical distance between them, the memories and feelings linger, causing the singer to dwell on thoughts of this person even when the lights are out and the world is quiet.
The lyrics convey a sense of longing and vulnerability as the singer grapples with their feelings of incompleteness and the difficulty of moving on. The repetition of the phrase "When the lights are out" highlights the moments of introspection and loneliness that come in the stillness of night, where the absence of distractions allows for thoughts of this person to come to the forefront. The inability to fall asleep and the constant thinking of the other person serve as reminders of the impact they have had on the singer's life.
The contrast between the excitement of being on the road and playing shows, and the quiet moments of solitude where thoughts of the past relationship resurface, creates a poignant juxtaposition in the lyrics. The singer struggles with the internal conflict of trying to focus on the present while being haunted by memories of the past. The yearning to reconnect with the person and the desire for a different outcome are palpable, especially in the lines where the singer expresses regret and wishes for a different path taken.
Overall, "Lights Are Out" captures the essence of nostalgia and heartache, with the singer's raw emotions laid bare in the lyrics. The melodic repetition and emotional depth of the song convey a sense of longing and emotional struggle, as the singer grapples with the complexities of moving on from a relationship that has left a lasting impact. The lyrics resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of a past relationship and the longing for closure and reconciliation.
Line by Line Meaning
We were more than friends
Our relationship was deeper than friendship
But it was less than love
But it wasn't quite love
That's what I thought
At least that's what I believed
Maybe I was wrong
Perhaps I was mistaken
All I know is
What I'm certain of is
The day we went our separate ways
The day we parted
You took a part of me along
You took a piece of me with you
Never thought that I would ever
I never imagined that I would
Think of someone many miles away
Miss someone who's miles away
But it's been like this for days
Yet it has been this way for days
When the lights are out
In the darkness
I don't miss a thing but you
You're the only thing on my mind
I can't believe I do and I can't fall asleep
I can't believe it and it keeps me awake
I close my eyes and think of you
I close my eyes and picture you
The only thing I do
It's all I can think about
When I can't fall asleep
When sleep eludes me
I'm fine with days out on the road
I'm content traveling
I love these nights out playing shows
I enjoy performing at night
But I'm forced to think once I'm alone
But solitude brings thoughts of you
I wonder if you even know
I wonder if you're aware
I can't forget you and I hope
I can't erase you from my mind and I wish
We meet again when I'm back home
We reunite when I return home
Feel so incomplete
Feel lacking and empty
But here I am
But this is my reality
Awake at 3 am
Wide awake in the early hours
Sometimes I wish that I had stayed with you
At times I regret not staying with you
Instead of living life the way I do
Instead of my current lifestyle
I picture me just lying next to you
I imagine myself beside you
While I try to sleep in lonely hotel rooms
While I toss and turn in empty hotel rooms
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Anthony James Brown, Felix Hochkeppel, Marius Hinkelmann
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