Streetlight's On
Sara K. Lyrics


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Somewhat like a moth
A certain light will fill your wings
A kiss to start you off
If I could draw
The way it falls upon your face
But I cannot
The night will come
Your moon will dance around the sun
Streetlight′s on

I love your wings
The very things I cannot touch
The magic dust
When morning breaks
And all the shadows fade away
Streetlight's on

I′ve seen you then
It made me want to look again
How it takes
What it takes
And what you couldn't shouldn't




Wouldn′t didn′t give away
Streetlight's on

Overall Meaning

In Sara K.'s song "Streetlight's on," the lyrics paint a picture of a seemingly fleeting moment between two individuals, captured within the twilight hours of the night, illustrated by the repetition of the phrase "Streetlight's on." It hints at the beauty and precious nature of this passing moment, and the imagery used - wings, kisses, moon dancing around the sun - highlight the magic and wonder that can be experienced in even the most ordinary of moments.


The song speaks to the bittersweet feeling that comes with experiencing an individual's presence but knowing full well that there is a limit to how much one can truly know them, complete with a sense of longing and yearning in the lyrics of "I love your wings, the very things I cannot touch." The idea that something so special and fleeting can be encountered and appreciated is a common theme in Sara K.'s work. In "Streetlight's on," she perfectly captures the essence of romanticizing these brief but magical moments that make life all the more worthwhile.


Line by Line Meaning

Somewhat like a moth
Like a moth flies towards a light, you are drawn towards something in the same way


A certain light will fill your wings
You are uplifted by a particular light, which gives you energy and inspires you


A kiss to start you off
A small gesture of love can give you the courage to pursue your dreams


If I could draw
If I had the talent to create art, I would try to capture the beauty I see in you


The way it falls upon your face
The way the light falls on your face is breathtakingly beautiful


But I cannot
Unfortunately, I lack the skill to accurately depict your beauty in art


The night will come
Even though the darkness of night approaches, the beauty around us still remains


Your moon will dance around the sun
The beauty of the moon in the night sky is always present, even as the sun rises


Streetlight′s on
The streetlights are on, illuminating the world around us


I love your wings
I love the unique qualities that make you who you are


The very things I cannot touch
Even though I cannot physically touch these qualities of yours, I still appreciate and admire them


The magic dust
The intangible qualities that make you special and unique are like magical dust that surrounds you


When morning breaks
As the darkness of night fades, the beauty of the world is revealed once again with the sunrise


And all the shadows fade away
As the sun rises higher in the sky, the shadows that once darkened the world disappear


I′ve seen you then
I have witnessed your beauty and unique qualities before


It made me want to look again
Your beauty inspired me to look at you again and again


How it takes
The beauty of the world can take our breath away


What it takes
The beauty we see in the world can require effort and sacrifice to obtain


And what you couldn't shouldn't
Sometimes there are things we can't or shouldn't pursue, even if they are beautiful


Wouldn′t didn′t give away
You chose not to give away certain parts of yourself, even though they are beautiful and unique




Writer(s): Sara K.

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