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.
@lil-ds2jz
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?
@sarahdowd7046
This song is so beautiful and depressing because it signals the end of some of the best music I’ve ever heard or ever will hear. Ricky, if you see this thank you so much for digging me out of so many dark times through your gorgeous voice. Thank you for being the background to my everyday and for releasing this song. I’ve been streaming it non stop since it came out on Friday, I was lucky enough for it to be 8am when it came out in Ireland where I live and I was in tears on the way to school. Thank you eternally and please bring back the vlogs
@JohnWhatshisdoe
I wish this didn't signal the end of the Honeysticks, but above all I wish you the best in your future endeavors, Ricky. Your solo album is still one of my favorites, and I'll always be here for any future content you feel compelled to share with us.
@blueash9144
@mellow nova i deadass just found honeysticks askfhsakfhsakhdsakh NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
@dark_attribute
I found them a wEEK TOO LATE AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAACK SOBS
@Kickassgrandma911
THEY'RE NOT BREAKING UP, WHAT THEY MEANT BY "End of a journey" WAS THE END OF THE JOURNEY OF CREATING THIS SONG
ALL IS GOOD MY DUDES
@dark_attribute
@Kickassgrandma911™ SOURCE????
@JohnWhatshisdoe
That's awesome to hear, Ricky! Looking forward to what you guys have got in store for us. 💗
@lil-ds2jz
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?
@critical2183
this sounds like a humid summer day where you’re stuck thinking about all the stuff you could be doing instead of laying on the floor
@beaniecakes124
this is the type of song you need to lay down alone in a dark room to listen to and let it just sink in