Out Like a Light 2
The Honeysticks Lyrics
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Strung up like a kite
Dumb, wicked, and white
Love me in spite
And if I betrayed our lonely nights
Spent out like a light
With no kiss goodnight
Would we never fight when I'm away?
A very beautiful, dignified lady
When her-, I used to, uh
I was small, you know, so old
And I always admired her fingernails they were blood-red
She always had 'em painted beautifully
And she-, she was- and her hair was coal black and beautiful
She was graceful
And she, ahm, she had anything a woman could want
A good husband and money and a nice home
But she met this, this jailbird and they married
And so she gave all that up and found out that she wasn't happy
She was packing to leave and he got out of jail
And came home and found her and hacked her to death
Did your mother always seem to hate me?
I'm sicker every day and now I'm terrified
Of talking to my friends only to stay stuck
Dreaming of our first born and your hair covered in popcorn
You never leave, you never leave, you never leave
You leave me uptight
Strung up like a kite
Dumb, wicked, and white
Love me in spite
And if I betrayed our lonely nights
Spent out like a light
With no kiss goodnight
Would we never fight when I'm away?
The lyrics to The Honeysticks's song "Out Like a Light 2" are complex and provoke various interpretations. The opening lines, "Take me uptight, strung up like a kite, dumb, wicked, and white," suggest that the singer wants to be taken or controlled in a tense and anxious state. The next lines, "Love me in spite, and if I betrayed our lonely nights, spent out like a light, with no kiss goodnight," can be understood as the singer acknowledging their past mistakes in the relationship, but also wondering if they would be forgiven despite the hurt they caused.
The following lines, "Would we never fight when I'm away?" reveal the singer's fear of abandonment and a desire for reassurance from their partner. The next verse, starting with the words "A very beautiful, dignified lady," seems to be a reminiscence of someone the singer admired but who experienced a tragic end due to a bad decision. This verse can be interpreted as a cautionary tale or a reflection on the randomness of life.
The last verse, "Did your mother always seem to hate me? I'm sicker every day and now I'm terrified of talking to my friends only to stay stuck dreaming of our first born and your hair covered in popcorn. You never leave, you never leave, you never leave," suggests that the singer is feeling isolated and trapped in the relationship, with the fear of being abandoned or rejected by their partner or their own social circle. Overall, the lyrics to "Out Like a Light 2" explore themes of control, fear, memory, regret, and hope in a very poetic and thought-provoking way.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me uptight
I want you to make me feel passionate and alive.
Strung up like a kite
I want to feel like I am flying high and free with you.
Dumb, wicked, and white
I am feeling foolish and reckless, but still in love with you.
Love me in spite
Love me despite my flaws and mistakes.
And if I betrayed our lonely nights
If I were unfaithful to you during our lonely nights, would you forgive me?
Spent out like a light
I would be completely exhausted and asleep, perhaps from being unfaithful.
With no kiss goodnight
We wouldn't have exchanged loving words or gestures before I fell asleep.
Would we never fight when I'm away?
Would our relationship remain strong even when we are apart?
Did your mother always seem to hate me?
Was there always tension between me and your mom?
I'm sicker every day and now I'm terrified
I am feeling physically and emotionally unwell and scared.
Of talking to my friends only to stay stuck
I feel trapped, unable to move on or make progress in life.
Dreaming of our first born and your hair covered in popcorn
I am still dreaming about our future together, having children, and sharing sweet moments.
You never leave, you never leave, you never leave
You are always on my mind, and I can't imagine a life without you.
You leave me uptight
You have the power to make me feel alive and passionate, but also anxious and nervous.
Strung up like a kite
You lift me up and make me feel free like a kite in the sky.
Dumb, wicked, and white
I am willing to be foolish and take risks for love.
Love me in spite
Please love me for who I am, despite my flaws and mistakes.
And if I betrayed our lonely nights
If I were unfaithful during our moments of loneliness, would you forgive me?
Spent out like a light
I would be completely exhausted and asleep, perhaps from being unfaithful.
With no kiss goodnight
We wouldn't have exchanged loving words or gestures before I fell asleep.
Would we never fight when I'm away?
Would our relationship remain strong even when we are apart?
Writer(s): Benjamin Russin, Caleb Hurst, Richard Montgomery, Ryan Fyffe
Contributed by Tyler O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ice_yelo
A very beautiful dignified lady
I was small, y'know, so old
And I always admired her fingernails they were blood-red
She always had them painted beautifully
And she was- and her hair was coal black and beautiful
She was graceful
And she, she had anything a woman could want
A good husband and money and a nice home
But she met this jailbird and they married
And so she gave all that up and found out that she wasn't happy
She was packing to leave and he got out of jail and came home and found her and hacked her to death
(Ricky's uncle, Dennis)
Oh honey, that's awful!
@reinardlaurenz
Take me up tight
Strung up like a kite
Dumb, wicked, and white
Love me in spite
And if I betray our lonely nights spent out like a light
With no kiss goodnight
Would we ever fight when I'm away?
Did your mother always seem to hate me?
I'm sicker every day and now I'm terrified of talking to my friends only to stay still
Dreaming of our first born and your hair covered in popcorn
You never leave
You never leave
You never leave
You leave me up tight
Strung up like a kite
Dumb, wicked, and white
Love me in spite
If I betray our lonely nights spent out like a light
With no kiss goodnight
Would we ever fight when I'm away?
@JoseHernandez-zz6iv
Take me uptight
Strung up like a kite
Dumb, wicked, and white
Love me in spite
And if I betrayed our lonely nights
Spent out like a light
With no kiss goodnight
Would we never fight when I'm away?
A very beautiful dignified lady
I was small, y'know, so old
And I always admired her fingernails they were blood-red
She always had them painted beautifully
And she was- and her hair was coal black and beautiful
She was graceful
And she, she had anything a woman could want
A good husband and money and a nice home
But she met this jailbird and they married
And so she gave all that up and found out that she wasn't happy
She was packing to leave and he got out of jail
And came home and found her and hacked her to death
Did your mother always seem to hate me?
I'm sicker every day and now I'm terrified
Of talking to my friends only to stay stuck
Dreaming of our first born and your hair covered in popcorn
You never leave, you never leave, you never leave
You leave me uptight
Strung up like a kite
Dumb, wicked, and white
Love me in spite
And if I betrayed our lonely nights
Spent out like a light
With no kiss goodnight
Would we never fight when I'm away?
@MrOhSnapperz
Just so everyone knows, Ricky is actually 6'11. Everyone else is just a giant. He is also very funny and handsome. -Not Ricky
@jessyeah8091
Hmmm.... I don't know. Sounds like something a Rickey would say,,,,
@dangyouguys
I thought he was 5'8 or 5'9
@alliefiscus9222
Hm....
Sounds accurate.
@katmoha1
Ryan is 6'6" or more.
@slinky9514
He’s 5’10 and also funny and handsome, it doesn’t matter how tall he is tho 🥺
@darwinaguilero3175
This version seems slower and more somber. Not bad, honestly I love the slower feel, it's kinda comforting.
@sandy.mp3610
Out like a light 2 is just out like a light 1's cooler stoner cousin
@Chonnn1
And it cut me so deep
@cyancybershock719
"it's kinda comforting"
"And came home and found her and hacked her to death"