Lights
R.Stannard Lyrics
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Got a long, long way to go
I'm getting caught up
Caught in the afterglow
I keep on saying
I'm saying to myself
Don't you mess it up
Don't you mess it up again
All my friends keep asking 'bout you
All your friends, you know, take me back to
When we're sober
When we're over tonight
Will you need me in the cold light?
Will you need me in the cold light?
Still on my mind
Will you need me in the cold light, cold light?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Will you need me in the cold light? (cold light, cold light, cold light)
Still on my mind
My head's been turning
And I don't know the moves to make
Feel like I'm losing
But I don't wanna walk away
I keep on saying
I'm saying to myself
Don't you mess it up
Oh, don't you mess it up again
Don't you mess it up again
All my friends keep asking 'bout you
All your friends, you know, take me back to
When we're sober
When we're over tonight
Will you need me in the cold light? (cold light)
All my friends keep asking 'bout you
All your friends, you know, take me back to
When we're sober
When we're over tonight
Will you need me in the cold light? (cold light, cold light, cold light, cold light)
Will you need me in the cold light?
Still on my mind
Will you need me in the cold light, cold light?
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Will you need me in the cold light? (cold light, cold light, cold light)
Still on my mind
Are you gonna need me in the cold light?
In R. Stannard's song Lights, the artist sings about his desire to keep the lights on while he engages in intimate activities with his lover. He prefers the lights to be on so that he can see and experience everything that his partner has to offer. He compares their sexual chemistry to that of a musician's performance, citing D'Angelo and house music as examples of the kind of rhythm and energy he is seeking.
The lyrics also suggest that the artist is comfortable with his sexuality and enjoys exploring different forms of foreplay. He and his partner have a deep understanding of each other's desires and preferences, which allows them to skip past the usual rituals and dive straight into word play. This is a clever play on words as it can be interpreted both as playful banter or as euphemism for sexual talk.
The repetition of the phrase "leave the lights on" throughout the song adds to its overall seductive tone. The artist urges his partner to "switch and let me ride on" and promises to "ride all night long." The chorus is very catchy and creates a sense of urgency and passion, as if the artist cannot contain his desires and needs his lover to fulfill them immediately.
Overall, Lights is a sultry and explicit song that celebrates sexual exploration and intimacy. It portrays a deep connection between two lovers who are not afraid to push boundaries and try new things.
Line by Line Meaning
It's dark outside
The environment around is not illuminated, indicating that it’s nighttime.
I'm feeling right with you, oh, you
The singer is content and comfortable being with their partner.
Don't turn off the lights
The singer prefers the lights to remain on and hopes their partner does not turn them off.
Can we try something new, oh, new?
The artist wishes to experiment and try new things with their partner in a sexual context.
You see this side of me
The artist's partner is aware of this personality trait that follows.
Fluent in the sheets
The singer is skilled in sexual activities.
You read in between me
The singer's partner can interpret subtle clues about their mood and behavior.
I ain't a stranger to the foreplay
The artist is experienced in foreplay activities in a sexual context.
So we can skip to word play
The artist suggests that they can move past foreplay and engage in verbal teasing instead.
Leave the lights on
The artist reiterates their desire for the lights to remain on during their sexual activity.
Do it side on
The singer suggests they try engaging in a sexual position where the side of their bodies face each other.
Switch and let me ride on
The artist proposes they switch positions and their partner allows them to ride on top.
Ride all night long
The singer is willing to engage in sexual activity for the entire night.
Won't close my eyes
The singer prefers to keep their eyes open so that they can fully participate in the sexual activity.
Show me what you can do (you can do), do (yeah)
The singer wants their partner to exhibit their sexual skills.
I know your vibe
The artist is familiar with their partner's energy and behavior.
D'Angelo and then house fuse, yeah, fuse
The artist compares their partner's sexual behavior to D'Angelo, a singer known for his sensual music, and suggests that their chemistry could be explosive like a house fuse.
Switch your side on, side on
The singer requests that their partner switches the side that their body faces during their sexual activity.
Oh yeah
An expression of enthusiasm or satisfaction with the sexual experience.
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kerr Slaven, Leo Sebastian Ouditt Stannard, Nathan Nicholson
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