Light Up the Night
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How much for the advice?
I can tell you've got more to offer
Next time just lead with the price
So I can shove it up your mouth when it opens
Go on and judge me
How can you not see
You only hate me as much as you hate yourself
In the dark I'm awake
With eyes closed I see you throwing the stones




When I'm done returning your hatred
I'm left with my own

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of V's song "Light Up the Night" reflect the diverse emotions of a person going through a tumultuous romantic relationship. The opening lines of the song, "All this talking has turned dangerous. Oh, you speak so many languages," portray the confusion and disconnect a person feels when their partner speaks but they are unable to comprehend the meaning. The lyrics suggest that the person is trying to communicate their heart's feelings, but their efforts are in vain due to the language barrier between the couple.


As the song progresses, the lyrics highlight the struggles of the person in holding onto their pride and ego in the relationship. The line, "You know you got me thinking I should be swallowing my pride, but is it pride, or the choking that comes before the fall," suggests that the person is struggling with their self-esteem in the relationship. They are questioning if it is their ego that is stopping them from opening up fully to their partner or if they have a valid reason to feel choked up.


The lyrics also highlight the struggles of the person to maintain the relationship due to their addiction to alcohol. They fear that their partner's fears are justified, that their drinking habit is getting out of hand. They try to limit themselves to a maximum of two drinks on the rocks, hoping it is enough to get them through the night while maintaining a balance.


Overall, the lyrics of "Light Up the Night" are relatable to anyone who has been in a difficult romantic relationship. They reflect the emotions of confusion, insecurity, self-doubt, and the fear of losing someone they care for deeply.


Line by Line Meaning

All this talking has turned dangerous
The conversations have turned complicated and may cause trouble


Oh you speak so many languages
The person V is talking to can convey messages in many ways


You could be spilling out your heart
The person could be sharing their deepest emotions


And I wouldn't understand at all
V is having a hard time comprehending what the person is saying


You know you got me thinking I should be swallowing my pride
The person has made V realize that they should be less stubborn


But is it pride or the choking that comes before the fall
V questions whether it's their pride or fear of failure causing them to resist


You say I got your worried, 'cause I drink too many beers
The person is worried about V's drinking habits


And each bottle's adding up to the sum of all your fears
The person's fear is intensifying with each bottle V drinks


So I take the two drink maximum
V limits themselves to two drinks


With minimum regret on the rocks
V enjoys the drinks without feeling guilty


cause I know that I don't have nothing, yeah
V acknowledges that they have nothing


And I don't need nothing, yeah
V doesn't need anything materialistic


Cause it don't mean nothing, yeah
Material things don't hold value for V


If I don't have you
Having the person is all that matters to V


last night, tonite, three nights, four
V has spent several nights alone


How many more nights will I spend on the counch or the floor
V wonders how many more nights they will be alone


I never got an indication that there might be something wrong
V didn't sense any issues prior to being alone


So I'd invite the invitation to make out and move on
V tries to move on by seeking comfort in physical contact


So come on I say, "I'm number one can't you see"
V tries to boost their confidence


You say, "you don't look that way to me, at your very best you're number three"
The person disagrees, stating that V is not their top priority


And hell, I'd take four or five, if that would guarantee your company
V would welcome being lower on the list if it means having the person around


Lying next to me
V wants to share a bed with the person


cause I don't have nothing, yeah
V reiterates that they have nothing


And I don't need nothing, yeah
V doesn't need material possessions


Cause I don't mean nothing, yeah
Material things hold no significance to V


If I don't have you
Having the person is crucial to V's happiness


would it help to say I'm sorry
V considers apologizing to the person


Would you believe me if I try
V wonders if the person would accept their apology if they attempted to make amends


If I looked you in the face
V considers confronting the person


Would you look me in the eye
V wonders if the person would be receptive to a direct conversation


If I kept all of my promises
V promises to keep their word


Would you keep me up at night
V hopes that the person would respond positively to their promises




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Mykhailo Rybak

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@7clouds

Did you ever wake up in the middle of the night to get something to eat?

@erykahwashington2616

yEp ,I WokE uP wAntInG IcE cReAm

@switeatul

Yes many times

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Nope maybe some water but not food

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mmnnmmm.... not so

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This song makes me feel something I can't describe

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SAME

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Omgg samee

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Samme 😩

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