The Light
SBTRKT & Denai Moore Lyrics
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And I always leave my curtains wide open
But the light never stays here, no, the light never stays
Light never stays here, stays here, stays here
And I'm drinking cold coffee
And the CD in my car still plays in me
But the light never stays here, no, the light never stays
Light never stays here, stays here, stays here
Tell me, am I the only one?
Getting lonelier and losing love in my heart
Tell me, am I the only one?
Getting lonelier and losing love in my heart
Tell me, am I the only one?
Getting lonelier and losing love in my heart
Tell me, am I the only one?
Getting lonelier and losing love in my heart, my heart
[?] your noise out my window
And the wind fills all the places no one goes
But the light never stays here, no, the light never stays
Light never stays here, stays here, stays here
I feel a timer under my feet
And I can't control the way my heart beats
But the light never stays here, no, the light never stays
Light never stays here, stays here, stays here
Tell me, am I the only one?
Getting lonelier and losing love in my heart
Tell me, am I the only one?
Getting lonelier and losing love in my heart
Tell me, am I the only one?
Getting lonelier and losing love in my heart
Tell me, am I the only one?
Getting lonelier and losing love in my heart, my heart
In "The Light," SBTRKT and Denai Moore sing about a sense of longing and melancholy that comes from feeling disconnected from oneself and the world around them. The opening lines describe physical discomfort - burning skin and sore eyes - that might come from staying up too late, trying to hang onto something that is slipping away. The reference to leaving the curtains open suggests a desire to be seen or to connect with others, but the light never stays, creating a sense of futility. As the song progresses, the singers wonder if they are the only ones feeling this way, getting lonelier and losing love in their hearts. The reference to "your noise out my window" could be interpreted as metaphorical, like the chatter of social media or the noise of modern life that can drown out our ability to connect with ourselves and others. The last lines, "I feel a timer under my feet / And I can't control the way my heart beats" suggest a sense of urgency, a need to connect before time runs out.
Overall, "The Light" is a haunting, introspective song that speaks to the experience of feeling lost and disconnected in a hyper-connected world. The use of light as a metaphor adds another layer of meaning - light can be fleeting and elusive, just like our attempts to connect with ourselves and others. The repetition of the chorus, with its questions about loneliness and loss, reinforces the theme of the song and creates a sense of vulnerability and honesty.
Line by Line Meaning
Skin burn, my eyes hurt
My skin is sunburned and my eyes are strained, possibly from staying up late or being outside too much.
And I always leave my curtains wide open
I don't mind if people can see into my space, possibly indicating a carefree attitude or a lack of privacy.
But the light never stays here, no, the light never stays
Despite having the curtains open, the sun never seems to stay in the room for long or provide the light that the singer is looking for.
Light never stays here, stays here, stays here
This line reiterates the fact that the light just doesn't stick around, suggesting a feeling of fleetingness or impermanence.
And I'm drinking cold coffee
The artist is drinking coffee that has gone cold, either because they forgot about it or because they're not paying close attention to it.
And the CD in my car still plays in me
The singer is still listening to the same music they always do, indicating a sense of routine or a lack of variety in their life.
Tell me, am I the only one?
The repetition of this line suggests that the singer is feeling isolated or lonely, and is seeking confirmation or validation from someone else.
Getting lonelier and losing love in my heart
The artist is feeling increasingly lonely and sad, possibly due to a lack of human connection or emotional fulfillment.
[?] your noise out my window
This line is unclear, but it seems to suggest that there is some sort of disturbance outside of the artist's window that they are trying to ignore or block out.
And the wind fills all the places no one goes
The wind is blowing through empty or abandoned spaces, possibly suggesting a sense of abandonment or neglect in the artist's own life.
I feel a timer under my feet
This line is cryptic, but it could suggest that the singer feels like time is running out or that they are under pressure for some reason.
And I can't control the way my heart beats
The artist is feeling physically or emotionally overwhelmed, possibly due to anxiety or stress.
Getting lonelier and losing love in my heart, my heart
This line repeats the same feeling of loneliness and loss from earlier in the song, emphasizing its importance or intensity.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: AARON THOMAS JEROME FOULDS, DENAI MOORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tornadocholo
The whole album is a fucking pleasure to listen, specially while high
Pete Murphy
That chorus tho...
Tattookani
That "tell me am I the only oooone..." line and switch up hearteyedemoji
Joshua Rose
yup too good
UDUK no BEAT
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vitara overland
🔥🔥
FreeRideWings
fluid vibes
no light
That’s my fuckin song
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