Lights Out
Punchline Lyrics


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I've come a long, long way from the way I was that day and I wonder, was I ever right? Its been a year today since you took my heart away and I wonder, why didn't I fight? Leaving lights on and leaving you behind is all I seem to do for myself. She says I am gone and he says party on. I say carry on regardless of what they say. Revenge and strife, I can't live this life. Its time for me to go away. Leaving, I'm gone. Closing the door behind is all I seem to do.




Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Punchline's song Lights Out are a reflection on the singer's past actions and regrets, specifically regarding a lost love. The opening lines express a feeling of distance and growth, as the singer acknowledges how much they have changed since a particular day in the past. They then question whether their choices on that day were the right ones, hinting at the possibility of regret.


The chorus provides further insight into the singer's current state of mind. They have apparently left this past love behind, but in doing so, they seem to have adopted a self-destructive lifestyle. They are "leaving lights on" and abandoning themselves to a cycle of partying and recklessness. However, despite the opinions of others who encourage such behavior, the singer seems to feel conflicted about it. They may be seeking some sort of resolution or closure, as they declare their intent to "go away" and "close the door behind".


Overall, the song explores themes of loss, change, and regret, with a message about the importance of finding one's own path and not being swayed by outside influences.


Line by Line Meaning

I've come a long, long way from the way I was that day and I wonder, was I ever right?
Reflecting on my past actions, I have changed significantly since then and now question whether my previous behavior was ever justifiable.


Its been a year today since you took my heart away and I wonder, why didn't I fight?
A year has passed since you broke my heart, and I regret not fighting for our relationship.


Leaving lights on and leaving you behind is all I seem to do for myself.
As a coping mechanism, I find myself leaving the lights on and abandoning you, which only serves to benefit myself in the short term.


She says I am gone and he says party on.
Despite my departure, someone else has moved on and is now celebrating without me.


I say carry on regardless of what they say.
I will continue with my life, regardless of what others may think or say about me.


Revenge and strife, I can't live this life.
The constant cycle of revenge and conflict is not sustainable and I cannot continue living like this.


Its time for me to go away. Leaving, I'm gone.
It is time for me to leave this situation and move on with my life. Thus, I am departing.


Closing the door behind is all I seem to do.
As a habit, I constantly close the door on the past and move forward with my life, even if it is difficult to do so.




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