"Bright" starts off with a very faint production that builds up until the chorus, it’s production is very different from anything else on the project.
Lyrically bright is about how important his lover is to him, calling her his kryptonite, and crediting her for helping him find himself.
BRIGHT
Zayn Lyrics
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The cage I was in fell away when she asked me to dance again
I found my life in between a first kiss and a last goodbye
The dust settled down, now I can see through the crowd
I'm loving the colorway
Surrounding your colored eyes
Though she is the kryptonite
I light her like dynamite, load her like gigabyte
Turn out the fucking lights, I wanna see you bright
Oh, I wanna see you bright (oh)
I wanna see you bright (oh)
I wanna see you bright (oh)
I wanna see you
For the love in my mind
Love for the bass
She likes getting high yeah
Just for the day
She's different in night
She knows what I say
Free of the flash, dirt on your shoes
I don't know you
I'm loving the colorway
Surrounding your colored eyes
Though she is the Kryptonite
She stays in my crib tonight
I light her like dynamite, load her like gigabyte
Turn out the fucking lights, I wanna see you bright
Oh, I wanna see you bright (oh)
I wanna see you bright (oh)
I wanna see you bright (oh)
I wanna see you
I found my life in between shots and getting high
The cage I was in fell away when she asked me to dance again
Oh, I wanna see you bright (oh)
I wanna see you bright (oh)
I wanna see you bright (oh)
I wanna see you
Oh, I wanna see you bright (oh)
I wanna see you bright (oh)
I wanna see you bright (oh)
I wanna see you
In Zayn's song "BRIGHT," the artist reflects on his transformation brought about by a transformative encounter. He is able to find purpose and clarity amidst the haze of drugs and aimlessness. Through the lyric "I found my life in between shots and getting high," Zayn admits that he was living a life of excess and indulgence. He found himself in a metaphorical cage, but then he was able to break free from it with the help of someone he met. They asked him to dance again, and this act sparked a new light within him. The encounter was so transformative that he feels freed from his former life of chaos.
The song's lyrics speak of a love interest who acts as "kryptonite" to Zayn, yet he longs to be with her. He describes her as someone who stays in his "crib tonight." Despite acknowledging the potential destructive impact of their relationship in the lyrics, Zayn longs to see her "bright." Throughout the song, he also uses colorful and vivid language to describe the object of his desire, like the "colorway / Surrounding your colored eyes." The artist also realizes that his love interest is only a temporary escape and that his transformation is an ongoing process.
Overall, "BRIGHT" describes the journey of self-discovery that Zayn underwent, and how that journey was made possible by a transformative encounter with someone new. The song also reflects on the struggles of overcoming a past filled with chaos and drugs.
Line by Line Meaning
I found my life in between shots and getting high
Zayn's life was aimless until he discovered his passion for music and performing.
The cage I was in fell away when she asked me to dance again
Zayn finally felt free from his struggles and insecurities when he found a woman who loved and accepted him for who he was.
I found my life in between a first kiss and a last goodbye
Zayn realizes that the high points and low points of his life all revolve around relationships and the intense emotions that come with them.
The dust settled down, now I can see through the crowd
After all the chaos and drama in his life, Zayn has gained clarity and wisdom that allows him to see through the distractions and focus on his priorities.
I'm loving the colorway
Surrounding your colored eyes
Zayn is drawn to a woman's unique beauty and personality, and appreciates the depth and complexity in her physical and emotional traits.
Though she is the Kryptonite
She stays in my crib tonight
Despite recognizing that being with this woman can be damaging to him, Zayn is still drawn to her and wants to spend time together.
I light her like dynamite, load her like gigabyte
Turn out the fucking lights, I wanna see you bright
Zayn is drawn to the explosive passion and energy he feels with this woman, and wants to lose himself in the intensity of their connection.
For the love in my mind
Love for the bass
She likes getting high yeah
Just for the day
She's different in night
She knows what I say
Free of the flash, dirt on your shoes
I don't know you
Zayn's thoughts and emotions are in constant flux, and he is attracted to a woman who can keep up with his ever-changing moods and desires.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: HAROLD LILLY JR, JAMES RYAN HO, ZAIN JAVADD MALIK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@shriaprakash
“though she is the kryptonite, she stays in my crib tonight” DAMNN HIS LYRICS ARE TOO GOOD
@ringueroringuero5537
Dj malik 😆😆
@swetapanda1403
Wow, again a song with less than 1M views.
Zayn is so underrated....
He seriously needs to do promotion..
@sam14411
Like srsly this song is a bop 😬😬
@dominiquepatoir5653
Real talk! He is AMAZING
@josieandari9778
I KNOW!! These songs are too good to be so unnoticed 😩
@Carolina-xr4zx
I know right? Bright, All That, Fresh Air, Icarus Interlude, Truth and Unfucwitable have still less than 1Mil vi3ws so sad. This is why I listen everyday to this songs a couple times each. I try my best =)
@esrabilgic5156
This was posted 2 years after the album was released and somebody else posted this song with 1m views but yes he deserves more!
@VanashreeChandekar
Thanks for the throwback Zayn❤❤
@blackace7161
Zayn&OneDirection we meet again after the "pronunciation of cyan" video