To The Lighthouse
Wolf Patrick Lyrics
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I went down stream.
I followed the swans
Like I follow my dreams.
Oh! I was living on borrowed time in a
Borrowed house for a borrowed crime.
In need of help I came to your door.
The 28/3rd floor.
Singing
"Build your castle, stop collecting stones
And the river bed shall not be your home"
To the lighthouse my friend!
I bless your words and education
To the lighthouse my friend.
Just go! just go!
To the lighthouse my friend.
I am sorry that you came to find
"Great great minds against themselves conspire'
Now the bombs drop around our feet,
Do we throw them back
Or bow and greet them.
Everyone now, is so terrified
Of the glowing dark
And those orange skies.
"Build your castle, stop throwing stones
Cause those fire birds are coming down on our homes"
To the lighthouse my friends
It cannot even be a question
To the lighthouse my friends
We must go, we must go
The lyrics of Wolf Patrick's "To The Lighthouse" reflect on the challenges of living in an uncertain world. The singer talks about a time when their house collapsed, leaving them with a sense of instability and a feeling that they are living on borrowed time. In their search for meaning and guidance, the singer follows the swans, which serve as symbols of beauty, grace, and freedom. Finally, they find themselves knocking on the door of a friend, seeking help and comfort.
The following lines, "Build your castle, stop collecting stones / And the river bed shall not be your home," highlight the importance of focusing on what really matters in life. The singer encourages their friend to pursue their education and find their way to the lighthouse, a symbol of hope, safety, and guidance. The repetition of the phrase "To the lighthouse my friend" throughout the song serves as a reminder that we all need someone or something to lead us through the darkness and uncertainty of life.
As the song builds to its climax, the singer shifts their focus to the dangers and challenges that surround us all. They reflect on the choice we have to make when faced with adversity: do we fight back or do we surrender? The final lines, "To the lighthouse my friends / We must go, we must go," remind us that we all play a role in shaping our destiny and that we must be brave and resilient in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
The day our house collapsed
On the day our house fell down
I went down stream.
I went downstream from the house
I followed the swans
I followed the swans, much like I follow my dreams
Oh! I was living on borrowed time in a Borrowed house for a borrowed crime.
I was living on borrowed time in a house I didn't own for a crime I didn't commit
In need of help I came to your door.
I came to your door in need of help
Saw the spike of the railings from The 28/3rd floor.
I saw the railings from the 28th floor of a building
Singing "Build your castle, stop collecting stones And the river bed shall not be your home"
I sang 'Build your castle, stop collecting stones, and you'll avoid disaster'
To the lighthouse my friend! I bless your words and education To the lighthouse my friend. Just go! just go! To the lighthouse my friend. I am sorry that you came to find "Great great minds against themselves conspire'
Go to the lighthouse, my friend. I appreciate your wisdom and education. I'm sorry you had to witness the conflict of brilliant thinkers
Now the bombs drop around our feet, Do we throw them back Or bow and greet them.
Bombs are dropping, but do we fight back or surrender?
Everyone now, is so terrified Of the glowing dark And those orange skies.
Everyone is afraid of the dark and the orange skies
"Build your castle, stop throwing stones Cause those fire birds are coming down on our homes"
Stop burning bridges, because the consequences are coming
To the lighthouse my friends It cannot even be a question To the lighthouse my friends We must go, we must go
We must go to the lighthouse, no questions asked
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: PATRICK WOLF
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shedtalksrecovery
Why TF does this not have more views. The whole feel of lycanthropy is a pure subversion of pop music. I Just love it.
@baobeishabusi
grew up with this song
@whoisdamaris
This one is so special to me. Lived by the lighthouse as a kid. Patrick 🖤 miss you dearly
@noufveldon6160
One of the most beautiful songs from the 2000's. Still sounds amazing!
@daro3665
Love, love, love, my best music of my life❤
@ashleysunday3101
Patrick Wolf is so incredibly magical. Im in love.
@moxyshock
One of a kind artist, I will always love his music.
@MsDarkwood
I love Patrick. He's so talented and such a lovely guy.
@harrygadd5125
I saw you perform at the Komedia in Brighton 17 years ago and it's a day I have never forgotten.
@zachary5237
the song is sick ...it still holds up so nicely 🕊🖤