Lights
See You Soon Lyrics


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Stay a while
Forget why you are here
Well I'm not doing this again
Seven years is tearing up apart Lets just get this over with You are always on my mind You are always on my mind Decoration Lights that never
End Still thinking of that night
When for a moment I was yours to hold and i saw
Everything I am ready I'm still waiting
Please just tell me this one thing that I am ready Im still waiting Please just tell me this one thing
You are always on my mind




You are always on my mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to “Lights” by See You Soon are about the lingering memories of a past relationship that continues to haunt the singer. The opening lines “Stay awhile, Forget why you are here” seem to suggest that the singer is struggling to let go of someone who has already left their life. The line “Seven years is tearing us apart” also hints at the idea that the memory of this relationship has had a lasting impact on the singer’s life, leading to a sense of ongoing pain and loss.


The imagery of “Decoration Lights that never end” conjures up a sense of longing and nostalgia for happier times, while the line “When for a moment I was yours to hold” captures a sense of vulnerability and emotional attachment. The chorus further emphasizes this sense of longing and desire, with the repeated refrain of “You are always on my mind.” The final lines of the song “Please just tell me this one thing” suggest that the singer is still holding out hope for some kind of closure or resolution, even after all this time has passed.


Overall, the lyrics of “Lights” are a poignant exploration of the enduring power of memory and the emotional resonance of past relationships. The song’s dreamy, atmospheric soundscapes only serve to heighten the sense of longing and nostalgia that permeates the lyrics.


Line by Line Meaning

Stay a while
I urge you to stay and spend some time with me


Forget why you are here
Let go of your purpose or reason for being here, and simply enjoy the moment


Well I'm not doing this again
I refuse to repeat a certain experience or situation


Seven years is tearing up apart
The duration of seven years has caused our separation and emotional turmoil


Lets just get this over with
Let us end this situation quickly and move on from it


You are always on my mind
You constantly occupy my thoughts and I cannot stop thinking about you


Decoration Lights that never End
Endless decorative lights symbolize the ongoing and inescapable memories and emotions associated with a past experience


Still thinking of that night
I am still consumed by thoughts of that specific night


When for a moment I was yours to hold and i saw Everything
The brief moment when I was in your embrace allowed me to perceive everything about you and our relationship


I am ready I'm still waiting
I feel prepared for something, but I am still waiting for it to come to fruition


Please just tell me this one thing that I am ready Im still waiting Please just tell me this one thing
I am anxiously waiting for a specific affirmation or confirmation that I am ready for something


You are always on my mind
You still occupy my thoughts and I cannot forget about you




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