Lighthouse
ill-esha Lyrics


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It don't cease to amaze me
These games we play just to be lazy
Hide in these dystopian shadows
Opiate ladders ascending to crazy
Layers of consciousness peeling back like onion skins
So afraid of the very things that characterize the lies within
I summarize all these plot developments like writing score
Entwining elements like rope knots pulling shipwrecks into shore
And I know that buried treasure lies deep at the bottom
When you let go like trees lose their leaves in the autumn
People linking issues, grab them tissues, Venn diagrams
Overlapping insecurities, backed up like traffic jams
Taking it in. Slamming it down. Just like a shot that burns
And it's hard to choke down these bitter pills when it's not your turn.
But no matter how much it rains down, can't cloud me
Keep stepping love to all of you so loudly
I see a spark of hope, a lighthouse in the mist
And I'm feeling so light




And I know what really matters now
This life, this heart, these beautiful sounds

Overall Meaning

In "Lighthouse," ill-esha reflects on society's tendency to indulge in escapist behavior, using drugs and other means to escape reality. She describes the layers of consciousness peeling back like an onion as we become more aware of the lies within ourselves. She also touches on the interconnectedness of people's problems, as they overlap like a Venn diagram, and the difficulties of swallowing bitter pills that are not our own to take. Despite all this, ill-esha sees a glimmer of hope in the form of a lighthouse in the mist, a beacon of light in the darkness.


The lyrics serve as a reminder that even in the face of overwhelming darkness, there is always hope. It is up to us to find the strength to move forward and not let ourselves be clouded by the troubles of the world. The lighthouse represents a symbol of guidance and safety, a reminder that we are not alone in our struggles and that there is always a way forward.


Line by Line Meaning

It don't cease to amaze me
I am continuously surprised


These games we play just to be lazy
We play games to avoid responsibility


Hide in these dystopian shadows
We hide in a dark, hopeless world


Opiate ladders ascending to crazy
We climb up slippery, dangerous paths toward madness


Layers of consciousness peeling back like onion skins
We peel back our thoughts and emotions like onion layers


So afraid of the very things that characterize the lies within
We are scared of what we discover about ourselves


I summarize all these plot developments like writing score
I analyze everything like a composer creating a symphony


Entwining elements like rope knots pulling shipwrecks into shore
I connect different ideas to salvage something meaningful


And I know that buried treasure lies deep at the bottom
I am aware that valuable things are hidden within us


When you let go like trees lose their leaves in the autumn
We let go of things we no longer need like autumn trees shedding leaves


People linking issues, grab them tissues, Venn diagrams
We link related problems and emotions like a Venn diagram, and need tissues to cope


Overlapping insecurities, backed up like traffic jams
Our insecurities coincide and block us like congested traffic


Taking it in. Slamming it down. Just like a shot that burns
We accept and confront issues, even if it hurts


And it's hard to choke down these bitter pills when it's not your turn.
It's hard to swallow unpleasant facts when we're not ready


But no matter how much it rains down, can't cloud me
I remain unaffected, even in tough situations


Keep stepping love to all of you so loudly
I continue to emit love and positivity, loudly and proudly


I see a spark of hope, a lighthouse in the mist
I see light and hope, even in the darkness and confusion


And I'm feeling so light
I feel unencumbered and free


And I know what really matters now
I am aware of what's truly important


This life, this heart, these beautiful sounds
I cherish life, emotions, and music




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Humm feels like Amon Tobin in daylight...

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