Lighthouse
Sam Padrul Lyrics
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There's a beat in the air
The current takes me away from you
I've got a map to nowhere
The tide is high and I'm drifting
Drowning pass its glow
I can't walk on water
But I can move with the flow
Will you be my lighthouse?
'Cause you guide my boat today
They say that I'm a night owl
But your light turns night to day
Will you be my lighthouse?
'Cause you guide my boat today
They say that I'm a night owl
But your light turns night to day
Sunrise on the horizon
Heartbeat back on the shore?
Twilight now, but the city's loud
Don't wanna float any more
The wind is strong and I'm sailing
Got control of the nine (Control of the nine)
The sea was rough, but it's calm at last
The sun is down, but it's bright
Will you be my lighthouse?
'Cause you guide my boat today
They say that I'm a night owl
But your light turns night to day
Will you be my lighthouse?
'Cause you guide my boat today
They say that I'm a night owl
But your light turns night to day
Will you be my lighthouse?
'Cause you guide my boat today
They say that I'm a night owl
But your light turns night to day
Will you be my lighthouse?
(Oh, won't you be my lighthouse?)
'Cause you guide my boat today (Oh, oh)
They say that I'm a night owl (Won't you be?)
But your light turns night to day
Now won't you be mine?
Now won't you be mine?
Now won't you be mine?
Now won't you be mine?
Now won't you be mine?
Now won't you be mine?
Now won't you be my lighthouse?
The lyrics to Sam Padrul's song "Lighthouse" portray someone who is feeling lost and adrift, both literally and figuratively. The singer has "lost the wind in [their] sails" and is being carried away by the current. They don't know where they're going ("I've got a map to nowhere") and feel like they're drowning, unable to walk on water. Despite this, the singer finds comfort in someone who serves as a guiding light in their life, their "lighthouse." This person helps the singer navigate the darkness ("your light turns night to day") and find their way back home ("heartbeat back on the shore").
The second half of the song shows the singer gaining some control over their situation. They're no longer drifting aimlessly, but rather sailing and "got control of the nine." This may refer to taking control of the wheel or navigating using a compass. Despite feeling like a "night owl," someone who stays up late and struggles to sleep, the singer finds solace in the light of their lighthouse. They ask this person repeatedly to be their lighthouse and guide them through life's challenges.
Overall, the lyrics to "Lighthouse" speak to the universal human desire to have someone to rely on during difficult times. The singer feels lost and alone, but finds hope in the idea that someone is looking out for them and providing guidance. The metaphor of a lighthouse is particularly meaningful, as lighthouses are symbols of safety and security, guiding ships to safety through stormy waters.
Line by Line Meaning
I lost the wind in my sails
I've lost my sense of direction or purpose
There's a beat in the air
There's a sense of anticipation or hope
The current takes me away from you
I'm being pulled away from someone or something I care about
I've got a map to nowhere
I have a plan or goal, but it's uncertain or misleading
The tide is high and I'm drifting
I'm lost or uncertain in a sea of uncertainty or change
Drowning pass its glow
I'm struggling to stay afloat or maintain my hope
I can't walk on water
I can't do the impossible or achieve perfection
But I can move with the flow
But I can adapt to my circumstances and keep going
Will you be my lighthouse?
Will you help me find my way and stay safe?
'Cause you guide my boat today
Because you can give me direction and stability
They say that I'm a night owl
They say I'm someone who stays up late or has a nontraditional routine
But your light turns night to day
But your presence or guidance makes everything better and clearer
Sunrise on the horizon
There's a sense of new beginnings or hope on the horizon
Heartbeat back on the shore?
Is it safe to return to where I started or where I belong?
Twilight now, but the city's loud
Things may be uncertain or ambiguous, but there's still life and activity around me
Don't wanna float any more
I don't want to stay in a state of uncertainty or confusion
The wind is strong and I'm sailing
I feel more confident or capable of handling the challenges ahead
Got control of the nine (Control of the nine)
I have control of my situation or destiny
The sea was rough, but it's calm at last
I've weathered a difficult time and things are finally settling down
The sun is down, but it's bright
Things may be dark or challenging, but there's still hope and positivity
Now won't you be mine?
Now won't you be a part of my journey and help me navigate life's challenges?
Writer(s): Sam Padrul
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