3 AM
Relic Lyrics


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The light came in 'bout 3 AM
And I rose up from my bed
And my eyes were open but my heart was broken
When I saw you fade away
And I waited in the dark 'till the morning came

But on that night I realized
That your love burns in me
And God, now I'm held captive by the light unto my feet
Oh, you make the sun rise in me

And I can't help but wonder where this life is going
Now I know that you're my destination
Every step I take in your direction
Brings me close
And I can't help but wonder where this life is going
Now I know that you're my destination
Every step I take in your direction
Brings me home, brings me home

And on that night I realized
That your love burns in me
And God, now I'm held captive by the light unto my feet
The light unto my aching feet




Oh, you make the sun rise
Oh, you make the sun rise in me

Overall Meaning

"3 AM" by Relic is a song that describes a moment of awakening and epiphany for the singer. The song begins by stating that the light came in at 3 AM and wakes the singer from their sleep. The opening verse reveals that despite the singer being physically awake, their heart is broken after witnessing someone they loved fade away. The singer goes on to explain that they waited in the dark until the morning came, which suggests a period of contemplation and reflection.


In the later verses, the singer realizes that their love for the person who has gone burns within them. They feel captive to the light that illuminates their path and seems to lead them towards something. There is a sense that the singer is becoming more aware of their purpose and destination in life, which brings them closer to the one they love. The song ends with the repeated line, "Oh, you make the sun rise in me," which reinforces the idea that the person they love is the light that guides them.


The lyrics of "3 AM" are open to interpretation and can be seen as a reflection of the human experience. The song delves into the themes of love, loss, and spiritual awakening. The singer seems to have reached a moment of clarity where they understand their purpose in life and are becoming more aware of their connection to the divine.


Line by Line Meaning

The light came in 'bout 3 AM
I woke up and saw light in the middle of the night


And I rose up from my bed
I woke up and got out of my bed


And my eyes were open but my heart was broken
I was awake but feeling sad


When I saw you fade away
I saw someone I care about leave my life


And I waited in the dark 'till the morning came
I stayed awake in the darkness until morning


But on that night I realized
I had a moment of understanding


That your love burns in me
I felt love in my heart


And God, now I'm held captive by the light unto my feet
I am guided by a higher power


Oh, you make the sun rise in me
I feel happy and full of life


And I can't help but wonder where this life is going
I think about the future


Now I know that you're my destination
I have found my purpose


Every step I take in your direction
I am moving closer


Brings me close
I feel closer to my purpose


Brings me home, brings me home
I feel like I belong


And on that night I realized
I had a moment of understanding


That your love burns in me
I felt love in my heart


And God, now I'm held captive by the light unto my feet
I am guided by a higher power


The light unto my aching feet
I am being guided when I am feeling lost


Oh, you make the sun rise
I feel happy and full of life


Oh, you make the sun rise in me
I feel happy and full of life




Writer(s): Relic

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