Light
Son of a Gun Lyrics


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Save me from myself
Going under on the outside
Go save me from myself
In a minute they call my number
It's my moment to share my tale
Over my head and I'm falling without you
Hope is the medicine that never fails
Forever falling, I'm stuck In this motion
Faded guilt dressed up in emotion
Keep your head up, don't miss the sights
A shadow of the summer nights
Save me from myself
Going under on the outside
Save me from myself
Going under on the outside, save me from myself
The Summer in the night sky
It's taken away
I'm drowning out, with blinding lights
These summer nights with you
Feel the music the beat that shapes you
Give me a rhythm to get me through
Don't be scared if I'm turning the lights out
Is tonight the night well you're gonna find out
Save me from myself
Going under on the outside
Save me from myself
Going under on the outside, save me from myself
The Summer in the night sky
Is taken away
I'm drowning out, with blinding lights
These summer nights with you
Power of hope it makes it true
I'm taking back, I'm breaking for you
With blinding lights and Summer nights
One for the money and two for the outside
Will we dance again, learn to love again
Can you see me now
Cross our paths again, take a chance again
Can you see me now
Will we dance again, learn to love again
Can you see me now
Cross our paths again, take a chance again
Can you see me now, can you see me
Save me from myself
Going under on the outside
Save me from myself
Going under on the outside, save me from myself
The Summer in the night sky
Is taken away
I'm drowning out, with blinding lights
These Summer nights with you
Power of hope it makes it true
I'm taking back, I'm breaking for you
Blinding lights and Summer nights
One for the money and two for the outside
The Summer in the night sky
Is taken away
I'm drowning out, with blinding lights
These Summer nights with you
Power of hope it makes it true
I'm taking back, I'm breaking for you




Blinding lights and Summer nights
One for the money and two for the outside

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Son of a Gun’s song Light reveals the singer’s plea to be saved from himself. He feels as if he is going under on the outside and needs a helping hand to pull him up. The next lines of the song express the singer’s anxiety as he awaits his turn to share his story, feeling overwhelmed, and in over his head. The following lines reveal that hope is what he needs to keep him afloat.


The next part of the song unfolds the story of the singer’s struggle while chasing his dreams. He feels like he is stuck in a never-ending cycle of falling and guilty emotions. However, he does not let this bring him down and suggests that keeping your head up and embracing the moment is the key to overcoming anything.


The chorus repeats the opening lyrics, emphasizing the singer’s need for assistance. The following lyrics describe the beauty and intensity of a night out with the person the singer loves. He describes the music that shapes him and the hope that keeps him going.


This song is about overcoming self-destructive thoughts and actions, cultivating hope, embracing the moment, and holding on to the people you love. It shows that even when life seems tough, there is always a way out.


Line by Line Meaning

Save me from myself
Asking for help to overcome personal struggles


Going under on the outside
Struggling internally while appearing fine to others


Go save me from myself
Reiterating the need for outside help


In a minute they call my number
Feeling like time is running out


It's my moment to share my tale
Ready to open up about personal struggles


Over my head and I'm falling without you
Feeling lost without the support of others


Hope is the medicine that never fails
Belief that hope can help overcome personal struggles


Forever falling, I'm stuck In this motion
Feeling trapped in a cycle of personal struggles


Faded guilt dressed up in emotion
Holding onto past mistakes and struggling to move forward


Keep your head up, don't miss the sights
Encouragement to stay positive and focus on the good in life


A shadow of the summer nights
Memories of happier times


The Summer in the night sky
Reference to the past and happier times


It's taken away
Feeling like the good times are gone


I'm drowning out, with blinding lights
Feeling overwhelmed by distractions and noise


These summer nights with you
Memories of happier times spent with loved ones


Feel the music the beat that shapes you
Encouragement to let music lift you up


Give me a rhythm to get me through
Asking for music to help overcome personal struggles


Don't be scared if I'm turning the lights out
Asking loved ones for understanding if struggling


Is tonight the night well you're gonna find out
Wondering if tonight will bring change or progress


Power of hope it makes it true
Belief that hope can create positive change


I'm taking back, I'm breaking for you
Commitment to overcoming personal struggles for the sake of loved ones


One for the money and two for the outside
Unclear meaning, possibly a reference to a particular situation or emotion


Will we dance again, learn to love again
Hoping for a brighter future with loved ones


Can you see me now
Asking loved ones for support and understanding


Cross our paths again, take a chance again
Hoping for the possibility of positive change in the future


These Summer nights with you
Memories of happier times spent with loved ones


Blinding lights and Summer nights
References to distractions and happier times




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Gerard McGlade, Roddy MacKenzie

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