Spotlight
Refs Lyrics
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Keeping quiet 'cause you're really surprised
I hold onto all hope
'Cause it's all that you needed to know
Dodge the word 'cause it's one I fear
Say you're sorry you had no idea
Change the subject real quick
'Cause it's all that I want you to know
I know it makes you confused, confused
Keeping things like this inside is all
I know how to do, to do, to do
Spotlight, spotlight
Will never find me
Spotlight, spotlight
Will never find me
I can tell it all to you
Nothing too appalling
Oh wait, that'd be my mistake
I said all that I want you to know
Are you quiet cause' I stopped
Or did I step over the line?
Friends say I can be forward
Other times say I'm way too hushed
Eyes off to the side
That's just where I expect them to be
Our irises align
Maybe you're of the few who can see, can see, can see
My eyes deceived by fantasies I don't speak of
Remove the clothes our parents taught us to keep on
We're always children scratching bruises that bleed, ooh
No no no no no
Spotlight, spotlight
Will never find me
Spotlight, spotlight
Will never find me
Spotlight, spotlight
Will never find me
Spotlight, spotlight
Will never find me
In āSpotlightā, Refs, through the lyrics, talks about keeping secrets hidden and being misunderstood by others, even those they consider to be friends. Refs starts by mentioning the ticking in someoneās eyes, implying that they are hiding something, but because they are surprised by the fact that Ref isn't sharing anything as well. In response, Refs holds onto hope because they believe that only hope is all that the other person needs to know. Refs then confesses that they tend to keep things inside, and that it confuses their love interest. They then go on to say that the spotlight will never find them, signifying that they have no intention of sharing their secrets with anyone, even if they are misunderstood.
Refs then tries to change the subject from their innermost feelings, indicating that they only reveal what they want people to know. They also talk about how they can be forward or too hushed, depending on the circumstances. Refs ends the song by stating that their eyes are deceived by fantasies they don't speak of, and that they're always scratching bruises that bleed like children. The repetition of the phrase, āspotlight, spotlight, will never find meā, is significant since it highlights the idea that Refs is determined to keep their secrets hidden and that they are okay with remaining misunderstood.
Line by Line Meaning
I can see the ticking in your eyes
I can sense the nervousness and insecurity behind your eyes
Keeping quiet 'cause you're really surprised
You are so surprised that you can't even speak
I hold onto all hope
I cling to hope despite the odds against us
'Cause it's all that you needed to know
It's important for you to understand that hope is all we have
Dodge the word 'cause it's one I fear
I avoid speaking about something I am afraid of
Say you're sorry you had no idea
Apologize for your ignorance
Change the subject real quick
Let's talk about something else instead
'Cause it's all that I want you to know
I have said what I want to say
I can be so quiet my love
I can be so silent, my love
I know it makes you confused, confused
I understand that it confuses you
Keeping things like this inside is all
Keeping my thoughts and feelings to myself is all I know how to do
I know how to do, to do, to do
This is what I am used to, this is all I know how to do
Spotlight, spotlight
Attention, scrutiny
Will never find me
I will always remain hidden
I can tell it all to you
I can reveal everything to you
Nothing too appalling
Nothing too shocking or offensive
Oh wait, that'd be my mistake
Actually, it would be a mistake for me to reveal everything
Are you quiet cause' I stopped
Are you silent because I stopped speaking?
Or did I step over the line?
Or did I say something inappropriate?
Friends say I can be forward
My friends say I can be too direct
Other times say I'm way too hushed
Other times, they say I am too quiet
Eyes off to the side
Looking sideways, avoiding direct eye contact
That's just where I expect them to be
That's just how I tend to look at people
Our irises align
Our eyes meet and connect
Maybe you're of the few who can see, can see, can see
Perhaps you are one of the few who can truly understand me
My eyes deceived by fantasies I don't speak of
My thoughts are consumed by thoughts and desires that I do not share
Remove the clothes our parents taught us to keep on
Let's break free from societal norms and expectations
We're always children scratching bruises that bleed, ooh
We are still vulnerable and emotional beings, despite growing up
No no no no no
Rejecting the idea of conformity
Spotlight, spotlight
Attention, scrutiny
Will never find me
I will always remain hidden
Spotlight, spotlight
Attention, scrutiny
Will never find me
I will always remain hidden
Spotlight, spotlight
Attention, scrutiny
Will never find me
I will always remain hidden
Spotlight, spotlight
Attention, scrutiny
Will never find me
I will always remain hidden
Contributed by Colton M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mariah Crews
Ah this is such a gift. You're so talented thank you for sharing this. šš
Amber Nikita
this is hands down the best song I've ever heard omg
lmaonade
On today's episode of underrated music, we have Refs' Spotlight!!!
Mae Zhao
Why doesn't this get more views?!! It's so good :)
Michelle Torez
Very talented musicians
Saddlebrook W
Apple Musicās Todayās Chill playlist brought me to you guys musics, i love it. This needs to be way more popular
Kevin Del Fante
Good grief this is amazing.
erica kaline
Love it
Omay Bartolome
Great hearing this song in Valorant Masters!!
izSH4DY
Love this