The Lighthouse
Peter and the Wolf Lyrics


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You take the cup half full and you pour it out empty[00:13.72]Say it's all gone but you once had plenty[00:16.40]You can't stand up if you don't fall down[00:18.86]Because you can't be lost if you've never been found[00:21.80]The lighthouse shines for the boat on the rocks[00:24.28]You can't pay the price if there isn't a cost[00:26.95]It only warms up when it's been too cold[00:29.52]Cause you won't die young if you keep getting old[00:32.36]The day gets better tomorrow[00:36.44]Good things will follow[00:38.80]Wherever you go[00:42.92]The waves will bring you to shore soothe[00:47.17]Your aches and sores, soon[00:49.80]You'll be here too[00:53.84]The moon can't shine if the sun don't rise[00:56.35]Can't see the stars if you cover your eyes[00:58.93]You only miss home if you've ever been gone[01:01.59]You only learn the tune if you're singing the song[01:04.31]Well the glue can't fix what hasn't been broken[01:07.07]Fire can't warm without the smoke and[01:09.71]The wound can't heal if it hasn't been cut[01:12.37]The door won't open if it hasn't been shut[01:14.87]The day gets better tomorrow[01:19.05]Good things will follow[01:21.36]Wherever you go[01:25.58]The waves will bring you to shore, soothe[01:29.82]Your aches and sores, soon[01:32.48]You'll be here too[01:36.28]You can't look back with going forward[01:39.17]You can't build walls without feeling cornered[01:41.81]The poison can't kill ya if you just don't drink it[01:44.31]The boat won't flood if you just don't sink it[01:47.17]The grass won't grow if the sky don't rain[01:49.40]The doctor won't know what you won't explain[01:52.41]You still could win if you're still competing[01:54.86]Cause your blood won't run if you heart's not beating[01:57.57]The day gets better tomorrow[02:01.83]Good things will follow[02:04.20]Wherever you go[02:08.59]The waves will bring you to shore, soothe[02:12.52]Your aches and sores, soon[02:15.12]You'll be here too[02:18.92]The day gets better tomorrow[02:23.13]Good things will follow[02:25.55]Wherever you go[02:29.51]The waves will bring you to shore, soothe[02:33.78]Your aches and sores, soon[02:36.33]You'll be here too[02:40.21]The day gets better tomorrow[02:44.35]Good things will follow[02:46.85]Wherever you go[02:50.87]The waves will bring you to shore, soothe[02:55.18]Your aches and sores, soon[02:57.84]You'll be here too




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Peter and the Wolf's "The Lighthouse" talk about the chaos, confusion, and destruction that the singer has witnessed. The first stanza talks about the collapse of the singer's house, and in response, the singer follows the swans like they follow their dreams. The second stanza talks about the singer's sense of being indebted for living in a borrowed house and committing a borrowed crime. The singer seeks help, and in doing so, sees the spike of the railings from the 28/3rd floor. The lyrics then say, "Build your castle, stop collecting stones, and the river bed shall not be your home." The advice suggests the singer to start building a home and stop being idle as it will prevent the singer from ending up on the streets or even worse, in the river.


The chorus of the song represents a plea to seek the lighthouse, which may be a metaphor for a beacon of hope and guidance, away from the destruction and chaos around. It suggests that education and knowledge are the ladder to move upwards from the situations of desperation. The verse that follows the chorus talks about the explosions that surround the singer and others. The lyrics emphasize that there are two choices for the characters: either to give in and greet the danger or to retaliate against them. Finally, the same chant "Build your castle, stop throwing stones. Cause those firebirds are coming down on our homes," is repeated, intending to make the singer strive for better by being diligent and focused.


Line by Line Meaning

The day our house collapsed
The day everything we had built fell apart


I went down stream.
I moved away from my problems


I followed the swans
I chased my dreams


Oh! I was living on borrowed time in a
I knew I was running out of time to fix things


Borrowed house for a borrowed crime.
I felt guilty for living off of borrowed resources


In need of help I came to your door.
I needed someone to help me and I came to you


Saw the spike of the railings from
I was in a dangerous situation with no way out


The 28/3rd floor.
I was high up and in a precarious position


Singing
Expressing myself audibly


"Build your castle, stop collecting stones
Invest in your own future rather than picking up distractions


And the river bed shall not be your home"
Taking action now will save you from future consequences


To the lighthouse my friend!
The lighthouse is a metaphor for safety and guidance


I bless your words and education
I appreciate your wisdom and advice


To the lighthouse my friend.
I need you to guide me out of danger


Just go! just go!
There is no time to waste


To the lighthouse my friend.
I am relying on you for help


I am sorry that you came to find
I regret that things have gotten this bad


"Great great minds against themselves conspire'
People can often be their own worst enemies


Now the bombs drop around our feet,
Things have escalated and danger is imminent


Do we throw them back
Do we respond with violence?


Or bow and greet them.
Do we accept our fate and surrender?


Everyone now, is so terrified
Fear is pervasive


Of the glowing dark
The light is fading


And those orange skies.
The world is changing and nothing will be the same


"Build your castle, stop throwing stones
Violence will only bring about more destruction


Cause those fire birds are coming down on our homes"
The consequences of our actions will eventually catch up to us


To the lighthouse my friends
We need to come together for protection and guidance


It cannot even be a question
There is no other option


We must go, we must go
We need to act now in order to survive




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Written by: Peter Clark

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Comments from YouTube:

@shedtalksrecovery

Why TF does this not have more views. The whole feel of lycanthropy is a pure subversion of pop music. I Just love it.

@baobeishabusi

grew up with this song

@whoisdamaris

This one is so special to me. Lived by the lighthouse as a kid. Patrick 🖤 miss you dearly

@noufveldon6160

One of the most beautiful songs from the 2000's. Still sounds amazing!

@daro3665

Love, love, love, my best music of my life❤

@ashleysunday3101

Patrick Wolf is so incredibly magical. Im in love.

@moxyshock

One of a kind artist, I will always love his music.

@MsDarkwood

I love Patrick. He's so talented and such a lovely guy.

@harrygadd5125

I saw you perform at the Komedia in Brighton 17 years ago and it's a day I have never forgotten.

@zachary5237

the song is sick ...it still holds up so nicely 🕊🖤

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