Flashlight

Unveiling Shadows: Navigating Addiction and Lies in Punchline's 'Flashlight'
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Lyrics

Words can make you feel like feathers

Words have the power to make you feel light and delicate.

But all my friends they know you better

The speaker's friends have a better understanding of the listener.

I know, we all know, the same excuse

A common excuse is known by everyone, including the speaker.

It does not make it true

Mere repetition of an excuse doesn't make it true.


it's dark down there

The situation is difficult or challenging.

You need a flashlight

In challenging times, you need guidance or support (flashlight).

Your artificial light will not do

Superficial solutions won't help; genuine understanding is required.

I'm not looking for a fight

The speaker isn't seeking conflict but wants understanding.

But you should see

Encouraging the listener to consider a different perspective.

A different point of view

Before the words lose their meaning or impact.

Before these words have lost their use

Concern that conversations are happening too late.

And we are talking like it's too late

Reflecting on past events and questioning if it's too late to change.

Is it too late?

Expressing uncertainty about the timing of discussions.

(it was two years ago)

Highlighting a specific timeframe (two years ago).


I can't handle the situation

The speaker is struggling to handle a difficult situation.

If I can't figure out how to steer this

The speaker needs clarity to navigate through the situation.

Let's not speak of this ever again

Suggesting avoidance of a particular topic in future conversations.

And never again

Emphasizing the importance of not revisiting the discussed issue.

As if it's in the past

Treating the problem as if it's already in the past.

Because your lies all seem to match

Despite consistent lies, there's a pattern in the deception.

But the truth is you're addicted

Revealing the listener's addiction to something problematic.

And your friends know

Others are aware of the listener's issues despite denials.

Despite the lies

Even with lies, the listener insists that they are truthful.

You swear to god they are true

The listener swears to the truth despite contradictory evidence.


don't talk about it now

Discouraging immediate discussion of a sensitive topic.

Don't you know that shit will kill you?

Warning about the potential harm or consequences of discussing it.

No, can't talk about it now

Insisting on avoiding the topic for now.


it's dark down there

Reiterating the challenging nature of the situation.

You need a flashlight

Emphasizing the need for guidance or support in difficult times.

Yeah, it's so dark down there

Repeating the darkness, indicating the ongoing difficulty.

You need a flashlight

Reiterating the need for guidance or support in the continued darkness.

Yeah, it's so dark down there

Repeating the darkness, reinforcing the ongoing challenges.

Gimme a flashlight

Expressing a plea for assistance or insight in the challenging situation.

It's so dark down there

Repeating the darkness, highlighting the persisting difficulty.

Gimme a flashlight

Reiterating the plea for help or guidance in the ongoing darkness.


you've lost control

Acknowledging that external intervention may not be possible or desired.

And we won't save you

Conveying a sense of abandonment or unwillingness to rescue the listener.

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