Headlights
Robin Schulz & Lilly Wood & the Prick Lyrics


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Oh, I know why you're chasing all the headlights
Oh, 'cause you always tryna get ahead of light
Baby, when you go
You know I'll be waiting on the other side
And I know it's cold
But if you stay then I could keep you warm at night

Don't be a fool for the city nights
I know it's cool but it's only light
Baby, with you I can never lie
Don't go chasing all the headlights

Oh, I could feel the beating of your heart ache drum
Oh, don't know if I'm dreaming or if you have gone
Every time you go
Hits me like a bullet from a golden gun
Yeah, I know it's cold
But if you stay then I could give you all my love

Oh
Don't be a fool for the city nights
I know it's cool but it's only light
Baby, with you I can never lie
So don't go chasing all the headlights



Oh
Don't be a fool for the city nights
I know it's cool but it's only light
Baby, with you I can never lie
So don't go chasing all the headlights

(Oh, I could feel the beating of your heart on drum




Oh, don't know if I'm dreaming or if you have gone
Every time you go...)

Overall Meaning

The song "Headlights" by Robin Schulz and Lilly Wood & the Prick speaks to the idea of chasing after the bright lights of the city, but ultimately finding comfort and love in staying put with someone special. The lyrics suggest that the allure of the nightlife can be tempting, but ultimately it is only fleeting and shallow. The first verse suggests that the person in question is always trying to get ahead of the light, or to stay ahead of the game, but that the singer will be waiting for them on the other side (presumably a more stable and loving environment). The singer offers to keep them warm at night if they stay, implying that they can provide the love and comfort they need to feel fulfilled.


The chorus urges the person not to be a fool for the city nights, acknowledging that it might seem cool in the moment, but that it is ultimately superficial. The singer insists that they can never lie to this person, and that chasing the headlights of the city will only bring them heartache. The second verse speaks to the emotional toll of constantly leaving and returning, with the singer feeling like they get hit by a bullet every time the person goes away. However, if they stay, the singer promises to give them all their love. The outro repeats the chorus, driving home the idea that chasing the bright lights of the city will only lead to disappointment, and that staying put with someone who loves you is ultimately a more fulfilling choice.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, I know why you're chasing all the headlights
I understand that you're always trying to stay ahead of things


Oh, 'cause you always tryna get ahead of light
You're constantly chasing what's new and exciting


Baby, when you go
When you leave me


You know I'll be waiting on the other side
I'll be here for you when you come back


And I know it's cold
I understand that it's tough


But if you stay then I could keep you warm at night
If you stay with me, I'll take care of you and make you feel safe


Don't be a fool for the city nights
Don't get caught up in the lures of the city


I know it's cool but it's only light
It may seem exciting, but it's not worth sacrificing what's real


Baby, with you I can never lie
I can always be completely honest with you


Don't go chasing all the headlights
Don't keep searching for something that's not real


Oh, I could feel the beating of your heart ache drum
Your emotions run deep and strong


Oh, don't know if I'm dreaming or if you have gone
I'm not sure if what we have is real or if it's already over


Every time you go
Each time you leave me


Hits me like a bullet from a golden gun
It hurts me deeply and intensely


Yeah, I know it's cold
I understand that it's a challenge


But if you stay then I could give you all my love
If you choose to stay with me, I'll give you everything I have to offer




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@luchinoperez6014

Yeah, you never said a word
You didn't send me no letter
Don't think I could forgive you
See our world is slowly dying
I'm not wasting no more time
Don't think I could believe you
Yeah, our hands will get more wrinkled
And our hair will be grey
Don't think I could forgive you
And see the children are starving
And their houses were destroyed
Don't think they could forgive you
Hey, when seas will cover lands
And when men will be no more
Don't think you can forgive you
Yeah when there'll just be silence
And when life will be over
Don't think you will forgive you



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Always question what you see, most facts in your life are gonna be lies or worse, half truth

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@-Lukas6699

Yah, you never said a word
You didn't send me no letter
Don't think I could forgive you
See, our world is slowly dying
I'm not wasting no more time
Don't think I could believe you

[Verse 2]
Yah, our hands will get more wrinkled
And our hair will be grey
Don't think I could forgive you
And see the children are starving
And their houses were destroyed
Don't think they could forgive you



[Verse 3]
Hey, when seas will cover lands
And when man will be no more
Don't think you can forgive you
Yeah, when there'll just be silence
And when life will be over
Don't think you will forgive you



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@robinskull

This song never gets old. No matter how much I listen, I never get bored

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I can listen to this song the whole day 😁

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@h.d.m.6600

This feels nostalgic and makes me remember memories I never had

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the same here 😭

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