The Light
Randolph & Mortimer Lyrics
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I heard
when you loose me, will you sleep?
nathanaël je te parlerai de tout
body
a lighter blood
a lighter blood never existed, I heard
more tormented
more transparent
with memories creeping back up
with analogies becoming analogies
to finally become their own
a duration without peaks
or coming
because you're one detail of tenderness, I heard
The lyrics of Randolph & Mortimer's song The Light convey a sense of fragility and uncertainty. The opening line, "a lighter blood never existed, I heard," suggests the singer's own delicate state, as if they are barely holding on or struggling to keep going. The next line, "when you loose me, will you sleep?" brings in the theme of loss and the fear of being forgotten or left behind.
The following line, "nathanaël je te parlerai de tout," is in French and translates to "Nathaniel, I will talk to you about everything." This adds a personal touch to the song, as if the singer is addressing someone they trust or feel close to. The lines that follow, "body / remember lighter works lighter tools / a lighter blood," may be interpreted as a metaphor for the idea that when someone is feeling emotionally "lighter," they can create better or more beautiful things.
The verse continues with the repetition of "a lighter blood never existed, I heard" and the lines "more tormented / more transparent," which suggest that the singer is becoming more vulnerable as memories resurface and they face their past. The reference to "analogies becoming analogies / to finally become their own" could mean that the singer is finally finding their own way of expressing themselves through their experiences.
Overall, the lyrics of The Light are poetic and abstract, leaving room for interpretation and personal reflection. The theme of fragility and the fear of being forgotten or overlooked is relatable and resonant, and the use of language and imagery creates a haunting and mysterious atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
a lighter blood never existed
The singer has never felt a lighter kind of blood in anyone else.
I heard
The singer is hearing about the existence of a lighter blood.
when you loose me, will you sleep?
The singer is questioning if their absence will cause the person to rest at night.
nathanaël je te parlerai de tout
The artist promises Nathanael to speak about everything.
body
The physical form of a person.
remember lighter works lighter tools
A reminder that the right tools for a task can make a difference in how easy it is to accomplish.
a lighter blood
The singer is referring to the blood of a person who is not weighed down by life's challenges.
more tormented
The artist is becoming increasingly troubled.
more transparent
As the artist becomes more tormented, they also become more transparent in their actions and thoughts.
with memories creeping back up
Memories from the past are resurfacing in the artist's mind.
with analogies becoming analogies
The singer is making comparisons between their current situation and other occurrences in life.
to finally become their own
The comparisons the artist is making are beginning to stand on their own as important revelations.
a duration without peaks
The singer is experiencing a period of time without any highs or lows.
or coming
This period of time seems to be unchanging and monotonous.
because you're one detail of tenderness, I heard
The singer has heard that the person they are addressing is a delicate and compassionate individual.
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH
Written by: ALEXANDRA GRUEBLER
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