Lights On
Tyler the Creator Lyrics

Snow is falling, it's on the ground
It's currently snowing and the snow has accumulated on the ground.

First delayed, it's cancelled now
The singer's transportation was first delayed but now it has been completely cancelled.

Late to the train broke myself off
The singer missed their train and is feeling disappointed or upset.

Am I getting closer? Now am I getting closer?
The artist is questioning whether they are making progress in getting closer to their destination.

Taking the streets, I'm moving slow
The artist is walking on the streets and is not moving very quickly.

Sure made a sweat now, but it's ten below
The singer is sweating despite the temperature being extremely low.

I just wanna get there before you go
The singer wants to arrive at their destination before the other person leaves.

I hope I'm getting closer
The artist is expressing their hope that they are indeed making progress in getting closer to their destination.

Leave the lights on
The artist is requesting that the lights be left on at their destination as a signal of welcome.

It may take a while but I'm coming home
The artist acknowledges that they may be delayed in arriving home, but they are still on their way.

Unlock the door
The singer is requesting that the door to their destination be left unlocked so they can easily enter when they arrive.

I'm coming, I'm coming
The artist is emphasizing that they are indeed on their way to their destination.

No matter how far
The distance between the singer and their destination does not matter, as they are still coming.

I'll be there in the morning
The singer plans to arrive at their destination in the morning.

I'll be there before you know it
The singer plans to arrive at their destination even sooner than the other person expects.

Going fast as I can
The artist is moving as quickly as possible to get to their destination.

But the traffic is bad
Despite the artist's best efforts, they are being slowed down by traffic.

And my rental is slow
The vehicle the singer is using is not very fast.

You on my team, I can't be alone
The singer values the other person's company and feels more secure with them around.

You hear that ring, I pick up the phone
The artist will answer the phone when the other person calls because they are excited to talk to them.

Car, a plane, a walk, a train
The artist is listing different modes of transportation they could use to get to their destination.

No matter which way baby, I'm coming home
The artist will use whatever transportation necessary to get to their destination.

Wish that I could press fast forward
The singer wishes they could teleport to their destination and skip the travel time.

To the part where I get there
The artist is looking forward to arriving at their destination.

Seeing all the lights on
The singer will be comforted by seeing the lights on at their destination.

Bar is low, texts slow
The singer's communication with the other person has been lacking lately.

No goodbyes, no XO
The singer hasn't said goodbye to the other person or given them hugs and kisses.

My flight delay, no echo (echo, echo, echo)
The artist's flight was delayed and they are emphasizing the silence and lack of response.

Hurry cause the plan's urgent
The situation is urgent and there is a need to move quickly.

I'm trying to get home like the man's version
The singer is attempting to get home in a traditionally masculine way, emphasizing their determination.

Emergency until I see you
The singer views getting to their destination as an emergency until they actually arrive and see the other person.

And then you can hold mine like a hand surgeon
The artist is looking forward to being physically close to the other person after they've arrived.

But let me take your bow off
The artist wants to help the other person remove their outerwear, indicating a desire to be helpful and kind.

Wooly knits, Prada hat so I can show off
The artist is wearing stylish clothing and wants to be noticed by the other person.

You my gift that I can't get until I get to that front door
The other person is like a gift to the singer that they won't be able to enjoy until they physically arrive at the destination.

It's fluorescent if I leave with the lights on
The artist wants to make sure the lights are turned off before they leave, as it would be wasteful and expensive to leave them on.

Leave the lights on
The singer is requesting that the lights be left on at their destination as a signal of welcome.

It may take a while but I'm coming home
The singer acknowledges that they may be delayed in arriving home, but they are still on their way.

Unlock the door
The singer is requesting that the door to their destination be left unlocked so they can easily enter when they arrive.

I'm coming, I'm coming
The artist is emphasizing that they are indeed on their way to their destination.

No matter how far
The distance between the artist and their destination does not matter, as they are still coming.