Leave a Light On
Wideawake Lyrics
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Did I need a crutch
Have I been out of touch again
Did I let you down
Dissin' on your town
Do you miss me not around
Leave a light on for me
Leave a light on for me tonight
Was my answer wrong
Did I take too long
Was my faith not quite
Strong enough for you
Tell me should i try
I've got so many questions in my mind
I still can't say goodbye
Did I say too much
Sometimes I say too much
Have I been out of touch for too long baby
Don't you worry about me
Cause I'll be running with the free
Chasing my destiny
In Wideawake's song Leave a Light On, the lyrics express feelings of doubt and insecurity about a relationship. The singer questions whether they have said or done too much, whether they have let their partner down and if they are still missed. The singer asks if their answer was wrong, if they took too much time, and if their faith was not strong enough. They have so many questions in their mind that they can't say goodbye. The singer is reaching out to their partner to leave a light on for them because they know that they will make things right.
The song shows vulnerability and uncertainty, as often happens in relationships. The singer wonders if they need a crutch and if they have been out of touch again, indicating that this is not the first time they have felt like this. The lyrics suggest that the relationship may have hit a rough patch, and the singer wants reassurance from their partner that everything will be okay. Despite the doubts, the song ends on a positive note when the singer declares that they will be chasing their destiny and running with the free.
Line by Line Meaning
Did I say too much
Wondering if I revealed too much information
Did I need a crutch
Questioning if I relied too heavily on something else for support
Have I been out of touch again
Feeling distant or disconnected from others, perhaps repeatedly
Did I let you down
Disappointing someone or failing to meet expectations
Dissin' on your town
Talking negatively about the place where someone is from
Do you miss me not around
Wondering if someone notices my absence or feels my impact
Leave a light on for me
Asking someone to keep the lights on or be ready for my return
You know I'm gonna make it right
Expressing confidence that I will fix any issues or make amends as necessary
Leave a light on for me tonight
Requesting hospitality or a warm welcome upon returning
Was my answer wrong
Questioning if my response was inaccurate or inappropriate
Did I take too long
Feeling guilty or ashamed for not responding quickly enough
Was my faith not quite
Questioning if I lacked sufficient trust or belief
Strong enough for you
Doubting if my faith or commitment was sufficient for someone else
Tell me should i try
Asking for feedback or evaluation of my efforts
I've got so many questions in my mind
Admitting uncertainty and confusion, with a lack of clarity or direction
I still can't say goodbye
Struggling to move on or let go, with lingering attachment
Sometimes I say too much
Admitting to a recurring tendency to be overly talkative or revealing
Have I been out of touch for too long baby
Expressing concern that my disconnectedness has been too drawn-out or detrimental
Don't you worry about me
Assuring someone that I will be fine, despite any hardships or obstacles
Cause I'll be running with the free
Suggesting that I will pursue my own interests and opportunities with freedom and vigor
Chasing my destiny
Describing a sense of purpose and direction in pursuing my goals and aspirations
Contributed by Mason B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.