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Lighthouse
Wishes and Thieves Lyrics
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The wishes and thieves
And now the drowning
Sands disappear
To be so needy
There is no lighthouse here
So disappointing
The heart stops beating
All hopes is asleep
No hidden treasure
There is no lighthouse here
Hold my breath X 2
As I dive deep
The water swallows me whole
Wash my slate clean...
Don't breathe X 2
The only place that I find peace is when I sink down below
And though it's dark, I feel so safe
Cause it's a space you can't go
The only place I have relief
Is underwater my love
My love
So disappointing
The wishes and thieves
And now the drowning
Sands disappear
To be so needy
There is no lighthouse here
The lyrics to Wishes and Thieves's song "Lighthouse" convey a feeling of disappointment in people's actions and their inability to live up to expectations. The use of the metaphor of a lighthouse highlights the absence of guidance and direction, leaving the singer feeling lost and abandoned. The line "To be so needy, there is no lighthouse here" suggests a desperation for support and guidance that is not being met. The second verse delves into the singer's desire to escape from the disappointments and find solace in the deep, dark waters that offer a sense of safety and peace. Although the world above may not provide the answers and reassurance that the singer seeks, it appears that the underwater world provides a sense of calm and refuge.
Overall, the song touches upon themes of disappointment, disillusionment, and the search for meaning and guidance in life. The metaphor of a lighthouse is used to convey a sense of guidance and direction that is sorely lacking in the world, leaving the singer feeling lost and alone. However, the underwater world provides a sense of peace and safety that seems unattainable elsewhere.
Line by Line Meaning
So disappointing
Expressing immense sadness and disillusionment
The wishes and thieves
Referring to the untrustworthy people and unfulfilled desires in life
And now the drowning
People feel trapped and lost
Sands disappear
Everything that once seemed stable is vanishing
To be so needy
Describing the feeling of being desperate for something or someone
There is no lighthouse here
A metaphor for there being no guidance or direction in life
The current recedes
Describing a dwindling hope or chance
The heart stops beating
Metaphorically representing a loss of hope or passion
All hopes is asleep
Describing a lack of hope or motivation
No hidden treasure
Referring to the absence of anything valuable or meaningful
Hold my breath X 2
Mentally preparing for the plunge into the deep unknown
As I dive deep
Metaphorically representing taking a risk or facing unknown territories
The water swallows me whole
Metaphorically representing losing oneself to something or someone
Wash my slate clean... Don't breathe X 2
Metaphorically representing the desire to start anew and let go of past baggage
The only place that I find peace is when I sink down below
Finding comfort in solace or seclusion from people above water
And though it's dark, I feel so safe
Despite the darkness, there is a sense of security in being alone
Cause it's a space you can't go
Referring to this state of peace and security as unattainable for anyone else
The only place I have relief
Describing the relief found in seclusion
Is underwater my love
Poetically describing the feeling of being underwater
So disappointing
Emphasizing the disappointment and disillusionment felt
The wishes and thieves
Reiterating the idea of unfulfilled desires and untrustworthy people
And now the drowning
Reiterating the feeling of being lost or trapped
Sands disappear
Reiterating the idea of things vanishing and feeling unstable
To be so needy
Reiterating the desperation felt
There is no lighthouse here
Reiterating the lack of guidance or direction in life
Contributed by Aubrey A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alanys Av.
I thank "The Magicians" because I found this awesome music❤
Taowley
I caught this album when it dropped on Grooveshark in 2011. Fell in love with the album artwork, and the music. I was really excited for this group. They were doing really cool things, like those apartment concerts. I really wish they were still putting out music. Anyone happen to know what they are up to now?
Jeremias Delupi
same here I discovered them through groveshark... such an amazing band!!!!
Levy DaCosta
Can't believe this only has 30k views. I remember discovering Wishes & Thieves on GrooveShark back in 2012. Love you guys ❤️
Jeremias Delupi
its been like I dont know, like 7 years or so and I'm still in love with your music! love you guys! hope you are doing good!
Jackson North
I forgot this album existed. It's been years! I listened to this for like, a straight month almost a decade ago. What is life??
awa E
I remember playing the old Minecraft with this album :) So great.
A F
Kevin M dude old minecraft is so nostalgic for me lol I used to watch my cousin play it for hours and we'd come up different ways build houses into the ground
Grant May
First time I heard "There is no lighthouse here...." A shiver shot up the back of my spine. Only one request Wishes & Thieves.... <3 More Music <3
paul yurt
What a wonderful song. Very compelling