Lights
We Are Forever Lyrics


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I had a way there, losing it all into my own.
I had a heart then, but the queen is been overthrown.
And I'm not sleeping now,
The dark is too hard to beat.
And I'm not keeping now,
The strenght I need to push me, to push me.
You shine the lights that stop me turn into stone.
You shine it when I'm alone.
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong.
And dreaming when they're gone.
'Cause they're calling-calling-calling me, home.
Calling, calling, calling me, home.
You shine the lights that stop turn to stone,
You shine it when I'm alone.
Voices,
I play inside my head.
Touch my own skin,
And hope that I'm still be there.
And I think back to when,
My brother and my sister slept.
In an unknown place, the only time I feel safe.
You shine the lights that stop me turn into stone,
You shine it when I'm alone.
And so, I tell myself that I'll be strong,
And dreaming, when they're gone.
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me, home.
Calling, calling, calling home.
You shine the lights that stop me turn to stone.
You shine it when I'm alone.
Woah (lights, lights, lights.)
Wooah-woah (lights, lights, lights.)
You shine the lights that stop me turn to stone.
You shine it when I'm alone.
And so, I tell myself that I'll be strong,
And dreaming, when they're gone.
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me, home.
Calling, calling, calling home.
You shine the lights that stop me turn to stone,
You shine it when I'm alone.
Woah-woah (lights, lights, lights.)
Woah-woah (lights, lights, lights...)
You shine the lights that stop me turn to stone,
You shine it when I'm alone.
And so, I tell myself that I'll be strong




And dreaming, when they're gone.
Ohh, ohh...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to We Are Forever's song "Lights" describe a feeling of vulnerability and fear, as well as the power of the love and support of someone else to overcome those emotions. The singer starts by reflecting on a period of their life when they felt lost and disconnected from their own heart. They describe feeling as though a powerful figure (the "queen") has overthrown their sense of self. However, even though they are struggling, they are determined to keep fighting - they cannot sleep because the darkness is too intense, and they feel like they are losing the strength to continue on.


But then a chorus comes in, in which the singer describes that someone else in their life has shined a light on them that has the power to break through the darkness. The person's love or support (or perhaps just their presence) stops the singer from turning to stone and feeling alone. The singer tells themselves that they can be strong and keep dreaming even when the person isn't there, because they are calling, calling, calling the singer home.


The song then turns to the significance of touch and memory. The singer touches their own skin in order to anchor themselves to reality, hoping that the memory of who they are and where they come from will keep them grounded. They recall their brother and sister sleeping in an unknown place, and that being the only time the singer felt safe. However, with the person who shines the light on them, the singer feels like they are coming back to a sense of home and security.


Line by Line Meaning

I had a way there, losing it all into my own.
I used to have a path in life, but I lost myself along the way.


I had a heart then, but the queen is been overthrown.
I was once emotionally strong, but now I am vulnerable.


And I'm not sleeping now,
I am currently experiencing insomnia.


The dark is too hard to beat.
I am struggling to overcome my fears and anxieties.


And I'm not keeping now,
I am no longer holding onto my strength.


The strength I need to push me, to push me.
I require a source of motivation and hope to keep moving forward.


You shine the lights that stop me turn into stone.
You provide me with a source of hope and strength that helps me stay grounded and prevent me from feeling stuck.


You shine it when I'm alone.
I appreciate your support, even when I feel lonely or isolated.


And so I tell myself that I'll be strong.
I remind myself to stay strong and hopeful.


And dreaming when they're gone.
I allow myself to dream of a better future when my fears and anxieties are no longer holding me back.


'Cause they're calling-calling-calling me, home.
Despite my fears and anxieties, I feel a pull towards something comforting and familiar.


Voices, I play inside my head.
I struggle with negative thoughts and inner voices.


Touch my own skin, and hope that I'm still be there.
I doubt my own sense of self and need reassurance.


And I think back to when, my brother and my sister slept.
I have fond memories of a time when I felt safe and surrounded by family.


In an unknown place, the only time I feel safe.
I yearn for safety and security, even in unfamiliar territory.


Woah (lights, lights, lights.)
I am in awe of the hope and support I feel from you.


You shine the lights that stop me turn to stone.
You help me stay motivated and prevent me from becoming stagnant or hopeless.


Woah-woah (lights, lights, lights.)
I continue to be amazed by the hope and strength you provide me.


And so, I tell myself that I'll be strong
I remind myself to stay hopeful and strong.


Ohh, ohh...
I am filled with emotions and gratitude for your support and love.




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CallingTheSilence

This makes the original look like a cover this is so freaking beautiful!!!!!!!

Christian Sarakintzis

I'm just gonna say that this is amazing. The back up vocalist, who sings a bit in it, is really good. Not gonna lie. I seriously think this is Punk Goes Pop V. 6 worthy. Someone contact Fearless Records, now.

Luke Andrew

my favorite Lights cover!! the editing, filming, and sounds were all perfect. we made a cover inspired by this! it's kind of like a rock version, I don't know if you would consider it to be. well anyways, I hope We Are Forevers go far! they deserve to.

violetviviana

She really does have acute voice, but this spin on it, for example, the combination of Aren and Alex's voices are just phenomenal and rather cute.

Kara Moody

I saw you all do this song yesterday and it was absolutely crazy amazing!!! You guys are so nice, talented, and perfect cant wait to see you all perform again soon hopefully!

RainbowSonata

This is so good. Great work! I can't stop listening. Truly beautiful vocals from both the lead and backup and great instrumentals.

Ben Shurts

Absolutely fantastic. Pop Goes Punk worthy for sure. Vocals have a Jeremy McKinnon feel to them, lots of heart

gary stepp

OH MY GOD.. why can't I be one of these people! I LOVE everything about this cover, and I love how you kept Ellie in memory with the glittered drums while making it. This is seriously the BEST cover of this song I have EVER listened to. Ok, I'm done with the capital letters. HA... (starting now)

Eden Shoemaker

OH MY GOSH! A lot of new bands that have been coming out are alright, BUT THIS ONE, this is REALLY amazing! Wow! This is great! I hope they make it big! :)

Lovely praises

This song is really good, anyone who has great talent like your selves will make this song rock.. the writing and the lyrics are like no other... Im not much of a punk rock, guitar lick girl...its a great spin on her song.. thank you for allowing me to listen.. Still Ellie is like no other.. its her voice that makes her who she is... Good journey ;-)

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