All The Little Lights
Passenger Lyrics


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One went out at a bus-stop in Edinburgh
One went out in an English park
One went out in a night club, when I was fifteen
Little lights in my heart

One went out when I lied to my mother
Said the cigarettes she found were not mine
One went out within me
Now I smoke like a chimney
It's getting dark in this heart of mine
It's getting dark in this heart of mine

We're born with millions
Of little lights shining in the dark
And they show us the way
One lights up, every time you feel love in your heart
One dies when it moves away

One went out in the back streets of Manchester
One went out in an airport in Spain
One went out, have no doubt
When I grew up and moved out
Of the place where the boy used to play

One went out when uncle Ben got his tumor
We used to fish and I fish no more
Though we will not return
I know one still burns
On a fishing boat of the New Jersey Shore
On a fishing boat of the New Jersey Shore

We're born with millions
Of little lights shining in the dark
And they show us the way
One lights up every time we feel love in our hearts
One dies when it moves away

We're born with millions
Of little lights shining in our hearts
And they die along the way
Till we're old and we're cold
And we're lying in the dark
'Cause they'll all burn out one day
They'll all burn out one day
Oh oh, they'll all burn out one day




They'll all burn out one day
Yeah, no

Overall Meaning

matter how bright our little lights may shine at birth, over time they will all dim and eventually burn out. In "All the Little Lights," Passenger speaks to this metaphor, exploring the moments in life that cause our little lights to flicker and ultimately fade.


Throughout the song, Passenger references specific moments that have caused his little lights to dim throughout his life. From the simple act of growing up and moving out of the place where he used to play to the more complex and painful moments like when his uncle got his tumor and one of his lights went out.


The song is ultimately a reflection of the fragility and impermanence of life. It is a reminder to cherish the little moments that keep our lights burning bright and to appreciate the people in our lives who keep them burning even when we feel like they may be on the verge of going out.


Line by Line Meaning

One went out at a bus-stop in Edinburgh
One of my little lights went out when I was waiting for a bus in Edinburgh


One went out in an English park
Another little light went out when I was in a park in England


One went out in a night club when I was fifteen
Another light faded when I was at a nightclub as a teenager


Little lights in my heart
These lights represent the love, passion, and hopes we all carry in our hearts


One went out when I lied to my mother\nSaid the cigarettes she found were not mine
One of these lights died when I was caught lying to my mother about smoking cigarettes


One went out within me\nNow I smoke like a chimney
One of my lights faded away as I started smoking more and more


It's getting dark in this heart of mine
I feel an emptiness and sadness inside as more of my lights diminish


We're born with millions\nOf little lights shining in the dark\nAnd they show us the way
As human beings, we are born with endless possibilities represented by these lights, and they guide us through life


One lights up, every time you feel love in your heart\nOne dies when it moves away
Every time we feel love or connection with someone, another light shines. Conversely, every time we lose someone, a light goes out


One went out in the back streets of Manchester\nOne went out in an airport in Spain\nOne went out, have no doubt\nWhen I grew up and moved out\nOf the place where the boy used to play
Various lights faded when I experienced life's changes such as moving away, leaving childhood behind, or traveling to new places


One went out when uncle Ben got his tumor\nWe used to fish and I fish no more\nThough we will not return\nI know one still burns\nOn a fishing boat of the New Jersey Shore
When my uncle Ben fell ill, another light went out. Although we can't relive our past, I have a fond memory of fishing with him and I know one light will always shine for that moment


And they die along the way\nTill we're old and we're cold\nAnd we're lying in the dark\n'Cause they'll all burn out one day
As we grow older and experience more of life's hardships, the lights within us fade away until we eventually reach the end of our journey


Oh oh, they'll all burn out one day
This repetition emphasizes the inevitability of losing all of our lights eventually


Yeah, no
This phrase is added for emphasis or as an expression of uncertainty or resignation




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL DAVID ROSENBERG

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@aggabus

One went out at a bus-stop in Edinburgh
One went out in an English park
One went out in a night club, when I was fifteen
Little lights in my heart
One went out when I lied to my mother

ot mine
One went out within me
Now I smoke like a chimney
It's getting dark in this heart of mine
It's getting dark in this heart of mine
We're born with millions
Of little lights shining in the dark
And they show us the way
One lights up, every time you feel love in your heart
One dies when it moves away
One went out in the back streets of Manchester
One went out in an airport in Spain
One went out, have no doubt
When I grew up and moved out
Of the place where the boy used to play
One went out when uncle Ben got his tumor
We used to fish and I fish no more
Though we will not return
I know one still burns
On a fishing boat of the New Jersey Shore
On a fishing boat of the New Jersey Shore
We're born with millions
Of little lights shining in the dark
And they show us the way
One lights up every time we feel love in our hearts
One dies when it moves away
We're born with millions
Of little lights shining in our hearts
And they die along the way
Till we're old and we're cold
And we're lying in the dark
'Cause they'll all burn out one day
They'll all burn out one day
Oh oh, they'll all burn out one day
They'll all burn out one day
Yeah, no
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All comments from YouTube:

@flyersbully1

I am a Canadian veteran and passenger has been a major help in healing. The music is by far the greatest I have heard. 51 years old and he has helped me to heal.

@mobykun

Passenger has been and will always be my fav artist....his every song has deep meanings related to our lives....it is clear as a day that he poured his hearts into every song he wrote....you will always be my fav champ keep up the good work...thanks for always providing us with your beautiful song and voice❤

@e_setyya2718

Indeed

@gogogamerzz

100% agree with this

@edgarsignon3996

Always him in my earphones... always his words, melodies in my heart... Thanks a lot Pass...❤

@six.30

This guy...I am somewhere in Africa and am sure my demographics are not even in the same spectrum as his, but his songs are relevant and relatable like I wrote it or go through it.
He's my favorite artist and I have a diverse taste in music, but none comes close to Mike.
Thank you Mike, thank you for your music! ❤❤❤❤

@andruxzaak1974

He's awesome bro!

@Rose10717

I love your acoustic performances ❤

@TheYBCnetwork

Been listening to this man for a decade now. Really has been the soundtrack of my twenties and now thirties. From road trips through the Rockies, to heart ache and loss.

Can’t thank you enough Mike, your music has always been there for me. My mum passed away last year and your music really helped me when I was in a dark place.

Was lucky enough to see you live in Edmonton twice, once from the second row. Definitely was the grown man crying my eyes out during scare away the dark.

Thanks again man, but please do Calgary next time 😅 it’s a lot nicer than Edmonton.

@syphon47

This song always nearly brings me to tears. So beautiful. Thank you Passenger for your incredible music ❤

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