Lighthouse
Spraggan Lucy Lyrics
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I didn't know that I'd ever go this far
With a compass point driving ink into my arm
The father, son and the holy ghost
Don't talk too much, never been that close
Pouring spirits while I follow the Northern star
And as the birds fly south
That holds all my words in precious store
I found your message at the bottom of a bottle
Come back to where the streets are paved with stone
I believe in you
You believe in me
You're the lighthouse in the storm
I've believe it's true
I can follow you
Back to where the streets are paved with stone
I'd swap the scent of open ocean
There for the factory steel and the engineers
Well I'm coming back to something beautiful
All the noise and all the lights
Are all the things I'd sacrifice
I'd trade it for the way you make me feel
And as the days they pass
Falling through the hour glass
Used to be beneath my feet along the shore
I find your message lying at the bottom of a bottle
Come back to where the streets are paved with stone
I believe in you
You believe in me
You're the lighthouse in the storm
I believe it's true
I can follow you
Back to where the streets are paved with stone
Once around the world (x3)
Back to you
Once around the world (x3)
Back to you
I believe in you
You believe in me
You're the lighthouse in the storm
I believe it's true
I can follow you
Back to where the streets are payed with stone (x2)
Once around the world,
Once around the world
Back to where the streets are paved in stone (x2)
In "Lighthouse," Lucy Spraggan expresses her longing for familiarity and the sense of home. She starts by finding a map that "broke her heart," implying a sense of disappointment or realization that she is far from where she wants to be. She mentions a "compass point driving ink into [her] arm," which could represent some sort of permanent reminder or commitment to finding her way back to her true north. She also makes a reference to the "Father, Son, and Holy Ghost," perhaps indicating that she's seeking guidance or a higher power to lead her. She pours spirits while following the Northern Star, which could be interpreted literally or metaphorically, but either way, it implies that she's using some sort of external force to navigate her way.
As the birds fly south, she misses a small house that holds all of her words in precious store. This represents her longing for a place where she can express herself and feel safe. She finds a message at the bottom of a bottle that tells her to come back to where the streets are paved with stone. This could be interpreted as a message from someone else who is trying to bring her back to where she belongs, or it could be a message from herself, reminding her of where she needs to go.
She believes in the person she's addressing, and they believe in her. She sees them as a lighthouse in the storm, representing their ability to guide her through rough waters. She feels that she can follow them back to where the streets are paved with stone, which represents the sort of stability and familiarity that she's seeking.
Overall, "Lighthouse" is a song about finding your way home and seeking comfort in a world that can sometimes feel overwhelming and confusing.
Line by Line Meaning
I found a map and it broke my heart
The discovery of a map has brought intense sadness.
I didn't know that I'd ever go this far
Unexpectedly found oneself in a distant or extreme situation.
With a compass point driving ink into my arm
The tattoo of a compass represents the desire to find direction.
The father, son and the holy ghost
Reference to religious figures or biblical concept.
Don't talk too much, never been that close
Personal or emotional distance between individuals.
Pouring spirits while I follow the Northern star
Drinking alcohol while searching for direction, guidance or purpose.
And as the birds fly south
The sight of migrating birds sparks nostalgia and longing.
I've been missing a small house
A particular residence or familiar place is missed.
That holds all my words in precious store
A place that metaphorically or literally stores meaningful memories or objects.
I found your message at the bottom of a bottle
Discovering communication or meaning in unexpected or unusual circumstances.
Come back to where the streets are paved with stone
A desire to return to a more stable, structured environment or home.
I believe in you
Deep trust or faith in an individual or idea.
You believe in me
The sense of being accepted, supported or validated by another person.
You're the lighthouse in the storm
A metaphor for a source of guidance or stability during difficult times.
I believe it's true
A strong conviction or assurance of something.
I can follow you
The desire to trust and follow the lead of another person.
I'd swap the scent of open ocean
The willingness to trade an experience or opportunity for another one.
There for the factory steel and the engineers
Reference to an industrial or urban setting.
Well I'm coming back to something beautiful
Returning to an object or experience that carries personal meaning or value.
All the noise and all the lights
The sensory stimulation of an urban or busy environment.
Are all the things I'd sacrifice
Willingness to give up certain experiences or opportunities for a greater good or personal fulfillment.
Once around the world
Traveling great distances or experiencing many different things.
Back to you
Returning to a specific person or place.
Back to where the streets are paved in stone
Returning to a stable or structured environment or home.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LUCY HONOUR RUBY SPRAGGAN, JAMES OLIVER RICHARD FLANNIGAN, SAMUEL DYLAN MURPHY PRESTON
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Voppy
Verse 1]
I found a map and it broke my heart
I didn't know that I’d ever go this far
With a compass point driving ink into my arm
The father, son and the holy ghost
We don’t talk too much, never been that close
Pouring spirits while I follow the Northern star
[Pre-hook 1]
And as the birds fly south
I’ve been missing a small house
That holds all my words in precious store
I found your message lying at the bottom of a bottle
Come back to where the streets are paved with stone
[Hook]
I believe in you
You believe in me
You’re the lighthouse in the storm
I’ve believe it’s true
I can follow you
Back to where the streets are paved with stone
[Verse 2]
I’d swap the scent of open ocean air
For the factory steel and the engineers
Well I’m coming back to something beautiful
All the noise and all the lights
Are all the things I’d sacrifice
I’d trade it for the way you make me feel
[Pre-hook 2]
And as the days they pass
Falling through the hour glass
Used to be beneath my feet along the shore
I find your message lying at the bottom of a bottle
Come back to where the streets are paved with stone
[Hook]
[Bridge]
Once around the world
Once around the world
Once around the world
Back to you
[Hook]
[Outro]
Once around the world
Once around the world
Back to where the streets are paved in stone
Back to where the streets are paved in stone
ConsistentHD
In my opinion, shes the perfect artist.. Her songs tell a story and her voice is different than all the others which makes it better. She's also stayed herself this whole time and hasn't changed one bit
Angele Gervais
totally agree 100%
Emily Iris
AND SHE HAS A PROPER BRITISH ACCENT
nw5052001
she add a lot to what could have been a plain arrangement..
Lauren Cowles
She also appears to still enjoy music unlike many other artists who start of liking music and then decide they like the money more
TheEmoPotatoe
ConsistentHD so true
Scott Russell
She may well be the best story teller music has ever seen. She can touch you like few (if any) can.
Aditi Pyakurel
The only other one is Ed Sheeran
Scott Russell
I don't recall saying she WROTE anything. It's her ability to tell the story of the song I was talking about.
Kelly Gray
it was co-written by Preston, alot of artists co-write, nothing wrong with that