Kill the Lights
Echoes of Temptation: Embracing the Night with Matt Nathanson
Lyrics
My head's a stereo I can't turn off.
Expresses a constant stream of thoughts or emotions in the speaker's mind.
You said I should learn to sing along.
Encouragement to actively participate and engage in a shared experience, possibly a relationship.
In your bedroom out on taraval,
Refers to a specific location, creating a sense of intimacy or personal connection.
We were haunted by everything we wanted.
Reflects on the haunting nature of unfulfilled desires and dreams.
Kill the lights,
An invitation or command to change the atmosphere or mood.
I'm afraid of nothing.
Expresses fearlessness, a willingness to confront challenges or uncertainties.
The church of your curves,
Describes a place or concept associated with beauty and allure.
The ghost inside us,
Suggests a lingering presence of something ethereal or intangible within.
The last temptation.
References a strong desire or inclination, possibly with a hint of danger.
The night is young, but we are younger.
Highlights the youthfulness of the night, emphasizing a sense of opportunity.
Time is on our side.
Positivity about the abundance of time, implying a relaxed perspective on life.
Kill the lights.
Reiteration of the call to change the ambiance, reinforcing a sense of spontaneity.
I found religion at the record store.
Associates a significant experience of discovery or enlightenment with a record store.
I found heaven on your kitchen floor.
Describes finding bliss or contentment in a simple, everyday setting.
You be stunning, baby, I'll be stunned.
Compliments the attractiveness of the listener, expressing admiration.
Keep glowing, I'll follow your explosions
Promises to follow and be captivated by the dynamic and exciting aspects of the listener.
Kill the lights,
Repeats the command to change the lighting, reinforcing the theme of spontaneity.
I'm afraid of nothing.
Reiterates fearlessness, suggesting a determination to face whatever comes.
The church of your curves,
Recalls a metaphorical place associated with allure and attractiveness.
The ghost inside us,
Suggests the enduring presence of something elusive or mysterious.
The last temptation.
Reiterates a strong desire or temptation, acknowledging potential risks.
The night is young, but we are younger.
Emphasizes the youthful essence of the night and the limitless possibilities.
Time is on our side.
Reaffirms the optimistic perspective on time, emphasizing its favorable aspects.
Kill the lights.
Repeats the call to change the lights, maintaining a theme of spontaneity.
Of all the things I left undone,
Reflects on unfinished tasks or unfulfilled aspects of life.
I don't miss a single one.
Expresses contentment or acceptance of the speaker's choices and experiences.
When everything felt good
Recalls a time when everything felt positive and enjoyable.
I'd fall apart.
Acknowledges vulnerability and a potential emotional breakdown when things were good.
All the things I couldn't see,
Reflects on overlooked or unnoticed aspects of life that were in plain sight.
Standing right in front of me.
Expresses a realization of the presence of something significant that was previously unnoticed.
Your body pushed against me
Describes a physically intimate moment in the dark, possibly with a romantic partner.
In the dark
Concludes with a vivid image of physical closeness in the absence of light.
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