Lighthouse
The Seer Lyrics


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Up the street and half way down
I wish that I could blow this town
I'm about to drown

Over under in between
Things are never what they seem
It's time to loose this scene
With every wave that hits me
I can feel you pulling me

Down on my knees I crawl
Into your hands I fall
You're the lighthouse
Guiding me on my way home
I'm a sailor lost at sea
You're the lighthouse

Guiding me on my way home

Looking for the things I need
I know they're locked inside of me
It's time to find the key

Step outside and kiss the ground
I won't look back, I won't slow down
You're turning me around

(With every wave)
With every wave that pulls me
(With every day)
I can feel you next to me

Guiding me
Closer than the sand
Closer than our hands

Guiding me
Closer than the sand
Closer than our hands

Guiding me
Closer than the sand
Closer than our hands

Closer than the sand
You're the lighthouse
Closer than our hands

Closer than the sand

Up the street and half way down




I wish that I could blow this town
I'm about to drown

Overall Meaning

The Seer's song "Lighthouse" is about finding one's way home, figuratively speaking. The song starts with the singer feeling lost and overwhelmed, wishing they could leave their town, which feels suffocating. The lyrics "I'm about to drown" implies that the situation feels dire and the singer is almost out of options. However, they ultimately find their way back home with the help of something, or someone, guiding them like a lighthouse. The metaphor of a lighthouse is used to represent this guiding force, which is always present even in the darkest of times. The final stanza of the song reinforces this idea, as the singer reflects on how this guiding force is closer than anything else in their life, even the sand and their own hands.


The chorus, "You're the lighthouse, guiding me on my way home" reinforces the idea that this guiding force is a constant presence, always leading us towards our goal. The repetition of the phrase "closer than the sand, closer than our hands" is a powerful reminder that no matter where we are or how lost we feel, the guiding force is always there, just waiting for us to recognize it.


Overall, "Lighthouse" is a powerful song about finding one's way back home, both literally and metaphorically. It's about trusting in something bigger than ourselves and embracing the guidance that's always there if we're willing to look for it.


Line by Line Meaning

Up the street and half way down
Starting from up the street and reaching halfway down signifies the distance the singer wants to cover to escape from the town.


I wish that I could blow this town
The singer wants to get out of town desperately and quickly that they even wish they could blow it up to escape.


I'm about to drown
The singer feels overwhelmed and trapped like drowning under the circumstances of the city.


Over under in between
The artist is conveying that they have looked everywhere for hope and a way out of their situation, but nothing seems to work.


Things are never what they seem
Despite putting in efforts, the artist finds that things are not as they first appear and therefore not always as expected.


It's time to lose this scene
The singer has had enough of the situation they are in and wants to leave the surroundings for good.


With every wave that hits me
The singer is facing challenges like waves of the sea, but something still pulls them to stay strong and not give up.


I can feel you pulling me
The artist feels that they are being guided by a higher power or someone trustworthy in times of adversity.


Down on my knees I crawl
The artist feels broken and defeated, and therefore feels the need to get down on their knees and seek help.


Into your hands I fall
The artist has faith that there is someone to help them and willingly surrenders themselves to them.


You're the lighthouse
The person or entity that the singer is relying on in their time of need is portrayed as a lighthouse, giving hope and direction.


Guiding me on my way home
The artist believes that the guidance provided to them will lead them to a better or desired outcome.


I'm a sailor lost at sea
The singer feels lost and confused like a sailor who has lost their way while navigating at sea.


You're the lighthouse
The entity guiding him will act as a beacon to guide the singer home to a better destination.


Looking for the things I need
The singer is searching inside themselves for the strength and tools to navigate out of their current situation.


I know they're locked inside of me
The artist is convinced that they possess the internal capacity for change and growth within themselves, but they need help finding it.


It's time to find the key
The artist is determined to seek out the right tools and resources to unlock their potential and make progress.


Step outside and kiss the ground
The singer wants to be free of their current situation so badly that they will happily step outside of their comfort zone and embrace a new environment.


I won't look back, I won't slow down
The singer is determined to move forward and not get stuck in their past or in any old habits that could impede their progress.


You're turning me around
The entity guiding the artist is facilitating a personal transformation or paradigm shift to help bring about meaningful change.


(With every wave)
This phrase serves as a connecting element between this and the previous line, representing the adversities faced by the artist in their journey.


With every wave that pulls me
Just as waves can be dangerous, they can also be a powerful force that can carry people to safety, and the artist senses that force moving them forward.


(With every day)
This phrase serves as a connecting element between this and the previous line, indicating that the guidance is always there to help them move ahead.


I can feel you next to me
The artist feels that they are not alone and have someone constantly looking out for them, helping them navigate their way forward.


Guiding me
The singer explicitly addresses the entity that is helping them make progress and move forward.


Closer than the sand
The singer is highlighting the proximity of guidance, indicating that the supporting entity is incredibly close and accessible.


Closer than our hands
The singer is emphasizing that the entity guiding them is nearby and easily within reach, making access to them almost effortless.


Closer than the sand
This is a repetition of an earlier line, continuing to emphasize the strength of the connection between the artist and their guide.


Closer than our hands
This is a repetition of an earlier line, continuing to emphasize the strength of the connection between the artist and their guide.


Guiding me
This is a repetition of an earlier line, again addressing the entity guiding them as they continue their journey forward.


Closer than the sand
This is a repetition of an earlier line, emphasizing that the supporting entity is incredibly close, accessible, and trustworthy.


Closer than our hands
This is a repetition of an earlier line, emphasizing the proximity of the supporting entity and the ease with which the artist is able to connect with and rely on them.


Up the street and half way down
This is a repetition of an earlier line, serving as the closing of the song and emphasizing the long journey the artist has undertaken to escape their challenging situation.


I wish that I could blow this town
This is a repetition of an earlier line, indicating that the desire to escape remains just as strong as it was before.


I'm about to drown
This is a repetition of an earlier line, emphasizing the intensity of the singer's feelings and the urgency of their need to escape their current circumstances.




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