Lit
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Running away now
Scratch that phrase out
Running out of time to save what's left of your life
Dig deep till your hands bleed
What's the point of coming clean if you don't give a fuck what's been done
No one saves them from the crushing weight that you dropped on their lungs
Grids light up across the sky
Showing paths to where the trains can't reach
You'll have to go on foot from here
The path gets thin and your light dims out
Moonlight shining off sharp teeth
Use them well, I know you will
Bring us home a feast
I'll show the pity that you showed me
I'll stay as clean as you'll let me
Friends and idols alike, spoil overnight
Blood boils in the sun
The reaper creeps in
Friends and idols alike, spoil overnight
Blood boils in the sun
The reaper creeps in
Come alone
Come alone
Come alone
Come alone
Steady on the descent
Guard rails unscrewed
Steady in the descent
Guard rails unscrewed
'Don't you mind' said the devil 'if I tag along to make sure you get to the place I'm sending you'
Steady on the descent
Guard rails unscrewed
Steady on the descent




Guard rails unscrewed
At least the light show is something to see

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of U-FO's song "Lit" paint a vivid picture of a desperate situation where the singer is facing imminent danger and time is running out. The opening lines, "Running away now, scratch that phrase out, running out of time to save what's left of your life," suggest a sense of urgency and desperation. The imagery of digging deep until your hands bleed reflects the idea of pushing oneself to the limit in order to survive.


The lyrics also touch upon themes of accountability and indifference, as the singer questions the point of confessing if there is no remorse for their actions. The weight of guilt and responsibility is heavy, and no one is there to help bear the burden that has been inflicted on others. The mention of grids lighting up across the sky and paths that the trains can't reach symbolizes a journey into the unknown, where one must rely solely on themselves to find a way forward.


The imagery of moonlight shining off sharp teeth suggests a sense of danger and hidden threats lurking in the darkness. The singer is encouraged to use their wits and instincts to navigate through perilous situations and bring back something valuable. The reference to friends and idols spoiling overnight and blood boiling in the sun hints at betrayal and decay, with the reaper symbolizing the looming threat of death and consequences catching up.


The repeated refrain of "Come alone" reinforces a sense of isolation and self-reliance on this treacherous journey. The mention of guard rails unscrewed during the descent signifies a lack of safety and protection, with the devil himself accompanying the singer to ensure they reach their destination. Despite the dire circumstances, the mention of the light show being something to see suggests that there is still beauty and wonder to be found even in the midst of chaos and danger.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jasmine Rollain, Lilith Crimi

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