Lights
Embracing Light Amidst Darkness: Ellie Goulding's Anthem of Resilience
Lyrics
I had a way then
I used to have a method, a way of handling things
Losing it all on my own
Losing everything without external help
I had a heart then
I used to have emotions and a sense of self
But the queen has been overthrown
However, my sense of self has been overpowered or replaced
And I'm not sleeping now
I struggle to sleep now
The dark is too hard to beat
The darkness in my life is too challenging to overcome
And I'm not keeping up
I'm unable to keep up with life's demands
The strength I need to push me
I lack the inner strength required to propel myself forward
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
Your presence and support prevent me from becoming emotionally numb
You shine it when I'm alone
You provide light and comfort when I'm by myself
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
I convince myself to be resilient and strong
And dreaming when they're gone
I engage in wishful thinking when those supportive lights are absent
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
External influences or obligations are calling me back to my roots
Calling, calling, calling home
A repetitive call to return home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
Your influence prevents me from becoming emotionally numb
You shine it when I'm alone
Your presence and support are evident when I'm alone
Noises, I play within my head
I hear imaginary sounds in my mind
Touch my own skin
I touch my own skin, seeking reassurance that I'm alive
And hope that I'm still breathing
Hoping for signs of life and vitality
And I think back to when
Reflecting on the past when my siblings shared a safe space
My brother and my sister slept
Recalling a time when my brother and sister were at peace
In an unlocked place
They slept in an unlocked place, symbolizing safety and trust
The only time I feel safe
The only time I feel secure is in their presence
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
Your influence prevents me from becoming emotionally numb
You shine it when I'm alone
Your presence and support are evident when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
I convince myself to be resilient and strong
And dreaming when they're gone
I engage in wishful thinking when those supportive lights are absent
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
External influences or obligations are calling me back to my roots
Calling, calling, calling home
A repetitive call to return home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
Your influence prevents me from becoming emotionally numb
You shine it when I'm alone
Your presence and support are evident when I'm alone
Home, home
A repeated emphasis on the concept of home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
Your influence prevents me from becoming emotionally numb
You shine it when I'm alone
Your presence and support are evident when I'm alone
And so I tell myself that I'll be strong
I convince myself to be resilient and strong
And dreaming when they're gone
I engage in wishful thinking when those supportive lights are absent
'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home
External influences or obligations are calling me back to my roots
Calling, calling, calling home
A repetitive call to return home
You show the lights that stop me turn to stone
Your influence prevents me from becoming emotionally numb
You shine it when I'm alone
Your presence and support are evident when I'm alone
Home, home
A final emphasis on the concept of home
Home, home
Reinforcement of the desire for a sense of belonging and security
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