Neon Lights Glow
Swervedriver Lyrics


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You took the best in my life and turned it around
You took the best in my life and turned it around
I've seen it all before, it's going nowhere
You take the best from my life and turn it away

I got adrenochrome in my vein but nothing flows
I got adrenochrome in my vein but nothing flows
I've seen your face before, it's going nowhere
You take the best from my life and turn it away

Watch the neon lights softly glow
Watch the neon lights softly glow
What I said before, it's going nowhere
Watch the neon lights softly glow

You take the best in my life

And I concede this life ain't killing me
And I confess this death ain't killing me
Perhaps after all this love is killing me
You take the best from my life and turn it away

Look out Joe I think I'm falling now
Look out Joe I think I'm falling now
I can't unfold my arms, it's going nowhere
You take the best in my life and turn it away

I've seen it all before, it's going nowhere
You take the best of my life and turn it away

My soul belongs to the dealer now
My soul belongs to the dealer now
He keeps my mind as well, it's going nowhere
You take the best from my life and turn it away

Watch the neon lights softly glow
Watch the neon lights softly glow
(Watch) Seen it all before it's going nowhere




Watch the neon lights softly glow
Watch the neon lights softly glow

Overall Meaning

The song "Neon Lights Glow" by Swervedriver is a melancholic commentary on a relationship that has taken away the best from the singer. The repetitive chorus, "You take the best from my life and turn it away," is an expression of frustration and despair at the constant cycle of giving and taking in the relationship. The lyrics also touch on the theme of drug use and addiction, with the mention of "adrenochrome in my vein but nothing flows" and "my soul belongs to the dealer now."


The second verse introduces the idea of familiarity and predictability, with the singer recognizing that they have "seen it all before, it's going nowhere." The chorus is repeated again, followed by a bridge where the singer ponders whether it's the love that's killing them, rather than the aforementioned drug use or death. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus and a final line about watching the neon lights softly glow.


Overall, the lyrics paint a bleak picture of a relationship that has drained the singer of their energy and left them feeling hopeless and trapped. The use of vivid imagery, such as the neon lights and the mention of adrenochrome, adds to the haunting and atmospheric feel of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

You took the best in my life and turned it around
You took the most valuable things in my life and completely changed them for the worse.


I've seen it all before, it's going nowhere
I've experienced this before, and it never leads anywhere positive or constructive.


You take the best from my life and turn it away
You consistently take the things that mean the most to me and dispose of them, leaving me feeling empty and hopeless.


I got adrenochrome in my vein but nothing flows
I feel high on this drug, but it doesn't actually give me any satisfaction or pleasure.


Watch the neon lights softly glow
Take a moment to observe these lights, perhaps there is some beauty or comfort to be found in them.


And I concede this life ain't killing me
I acknowledge that my life isn't necessarily causing me physical harm, but it still feels like it's killing me emotionally.


Perhaps after all this love is killing me
It's possible that the love and affection that I'm seeking is actually causing me more pain than happiness.


Look out Joe I think I'm falling now
I'm losing my grip and falling into a state of despair and confusion, and I need your help to stay afloat.


My soul belongs to the dealer now
I've become dependent on this dealer for my sense of well-being, and they have taken control of my life and my soul.




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