Lyall
San Cisco Lyrics


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Under the night lights
You’re looking for some place to go
(For some place to go)
Well you didn’t mean to hurt them
But now he’s bleeding on the floor
(Bleeding on the floor)

You were feeling good
So you thought you’d have one more
(Thought you’d have one more)
But now look at you
You’re paralytic on the floor
(Laying on the floor)

And it’s the stories that you hear
Oh sometimes it will let you see




Don’t you know that’s all you need
Don’t you know that’s all you need

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from San Cisco's song Lyall describe a night out that has gone terribly wrong. The singer is looking for somewhere to go, but as the night progresses, they become increasingly intoxicated, leading to a violent altercation with someone. Despite their regret at causing harm to someone else, they are now paralyzed on the floor themselves. The final lines of the song suggest that it is the stories we hear that can provide us with insight and understanding, and that perhaps this is all the singer needs to move forward from this difficult moment.


On a deeper level, these lyrics speak to the consequences of reckless behavior. The singer's desire to have one more drink has led to physical harm for both themselves and someone else. The use of night lights as a backdrop emphasizes the danger and unpredictability of the situation.


Line by Line Meaning

Under the night lights
Amidst the city's night lights


You’re looking for some place to go (For some place to go)
You're searching for a place to hang out or party at


Well you didn’t mean to hurt them
You didn't intend to harm anybody


But now he’s bleeding on the floor (Bleeding on the floor)
However, someone is now injured and bleeding on the ground


You were feeling good
You were experiencing positive emotions


So you thought you’d have one more (Thought you’d have one more)
With the positive emotions, you decided to drink more alcohol


But now look at you
But the situation has turned out badly


You’re paralytic on the floor (Laying on the floor)
You're now unable to move due to excessive alcohol consumption


And it’s the stories that you hear
What you hear from others or your own experiences


Oh sometimes it will let you see
Sometimes it gives you the notion or lesson


Don’t you know that’s all you need
You should understand that this is all you need to learn


Don’t you know that’s all you need
You should understand that this is all you need to learn




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Jarren Benin

I just wanna run through the grocery store dressed as a pirate when this song plays

WarehouseFilm

BEST COMMENT EVER

Rose

Their songs are all awesome

Emily Johnson

I can literally never be sad when hearing this song. As soon as it starts to play with the 'la' voices I smile :)

Aidan CC

Defo best song on the album

tengoununicornio

This is the perfect song for dance in room all along

LZIV

I am hoping to perform this in a talent show

freyjaeb

Saw them live last night, didn't realise it was Josh doing the high-pitched nananananananana!

Bianca Rose

the start of the song is so cute and sweet ^_^

Sophie Goodall

so good ughhh

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