Turn The Lights Out When I Die
Puressence Lyrics


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Lie, I had to lie, I had to say

What I felt inside.
I can't sleep, I just can't sleep,
I walk for miles but I see no trees.

Don't you know that they don't understand?
All the days are similar in plan

They'll turn the lights out when I die.
They'll turn the lights out when I die.
And it's good to know you're with somebody half as good as me.
They'll put a statue up outside,
And I can watch with pharaohs eye's,
And then they'll all know I was somebody.

Kate, you're all washed out,
You've had your time now it's just about,
That time to give it in, 'cause someone's waiting to step right in.
Don't you know your shoes are out of style?
It's good to spit it out before you smile.

They'll turn the lights out when I die.
They'll turn the lights out when I die.
And it's good to know you're with somebody half as good as me.
They'll put a statue up outside,
Just like the pharaohs did a high,
And then they'll all know I was somebody.

All I really know is all I see, I'm half the way,
And all I really see is half I know.
So what is it that makes me loath the way I am?




So what is it, what does it mean?
When you're half the way I am.

Overall Meaning

Puressence's song "Turn The Lights Out When I Die," is a melancholic track about feeling unappreciated and underrecognized for one's true worth, as well as the struggle of living with unfulfilled potential. The song starts with the singer confessing that they had to lie about their feelings and thoughts to avoid judgment from others. He feels agitated, unable to sleep, and wanders aimlessly for miles. The line "Don't you know that they don't understand?" speaks to the singer's frustration that nobody recognizes his true value. He criticizes the monotonous nature of daily routines, suggesting that everything fades away with time. The song's chorus is a bleak reminder of mortality, with the singer imagining that "they'll turn the lights out when I die." However, he finds solace in the idea of leaving a legacy, as demonstrated in the lines "And it's good to know you're with somebody half as good as me / They'll put a statue up outside / And then they'll all know I was somebody".


In contrast, the second verse addresses another person named Kate, who the singer dismisses and belittles. He chastises her for being "washed out" and "out of style," suggesting that she has no potential for growth or success. The song presents an image of contrast between the singer's desires and expectations of himself and his dissatisfaction and apathy for anyone else.


Line by Line Meaning

Lie, I had to lie, I had to say What I felt inside.
I had to pretend to be someone I'm not because it was expected of me and I couldn't be truthful about my feelings.


I can't sleep, I just can't sleep, I walk for miles but I see no trees.
I'm restless and searching for something, but can't seem to find it no matter how hard I try.


Don't you know that they don't understand? All the days are similar in plan
Nobody really understands me or my struggles, and every day feels the same and lacking in meaning.


They'll turn the lights out when I die. They'll turn the lights out when I die. And it's good to know you're with somebody half as good as me. They'll put a statue up outside, And I can watch with pharaohs eye's, And then they'll all know I was somebody.
Even though I feel misunderstood and unappreciated in life, someday when I'm gone there will be some recognition and appreciation for who I was and what I accomplished.


Kate, you're all washed out, You've had your time now it's just about, That time to give it in, 'cause someone's waiting to step right in. Don't you know your shoes are out of style? It's good to spit it out before you smile.
It's time to acknowledge when your time has passed and to step aside for someone else; don't hide behind a fake smile when it's time to be honest with yourself.


All I really know is all I see, I'm half the way, And all I really see is half I know. So what is it that makes me loath the way I am? So what is it, what does it mean? When you're half the way I am.
I only have a limited perspective and understanding of things, which leaves me feeling incomplete and unsure of myself. I'm not sure what it is that makes me feel this way or what it means, but it's a constant struggle for me.




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Written by: Anthony Szuminski, James Mudriczki, Kevin Matthews, Neil Mcdonald

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I'm Not Aving That

The BEST band I've EVER seen live, and ive done floyd, stones, oasis, and many more, this mob were truly amazing, superb frontman and one of the best voices EVER

alexvoyager

Many thanks for uploading this superb song! My favourite from their second album....

Meghan Laura

A truly amazing band 

DJ UNITE MC

SO UNDA RATED IT'S UN REAL. X

Mr Couch

I guess greatness gets no glory.

Διονυσιος Κουτσιμανης

Love the guitar timbre

Graham Chadwick

Class tune

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