Lights
Unspoken Desires Illuminated in 'Lights' by Silas Bonnell
Lyrics
I know you're in love, with somebody else
I acknowledge that you are in love with someone else.
I know there's a secret that no one will tell
I recognize the existence of a secret that nobody is willing to disclose.
But the lights start to flicker when you come close (yea)
The presence of the person causes the lights to flicker, suggesting a certain atmosphere or tension.
Stop, watch, and wonder, I'm losing my touch
Pause, observe, and contemplate; I feel like I'm losing my ability or charm.
Dinner dates, barbecues, midnights and brunch
Various shared experiences, from dinner dates to brunch, are mentioned, implying a past relationship.
we'd take out, then make out, barely making it home
Recollection of shared moments, including going out and intimate encounters, struggling to make it home.
Its something I've never known
Expressing a sense of unfamiliarity or novelty in the experiences mentioned.
So here I am now racing the thunder
Currently facing challenges or obstacles, possibly symbolized by the thunder.
I'm glowing like a star you know that I love her
Feeling radiant and in love, expressing affection towards someone.
Just kiss me again and I'd be yours forever
Requesting a kiss with the assurance of everlasting commitment.
Darling you were my sunflower
Referring to the person as a sunflower, a symbol of warmth and brightness in their life.
Every little laugh, every little smile
Appreciating the small moments of joy, laughter, and smiles in the relationship.
Maybe it's the reason why I'm so stuck here (I'm so stuck here)
Suggesting that these small moments may be the reason for feeling stuck or unable to move on.
I'm dancing with your memories, alone with my thoughts
Dancing metaphorically with memories while being alone with one's thoughts.
I'm turning off slowly I might just give up
Slowly withdrawing or detaching, possibly contemplating giving up on the relationship.
Yeah stop watch and wonder I know what I want but I know you missed my birthday
Reiterating the observation, desire, and acknowledgment of a missed birthday.
I'll say you forgot
Indicating a willingness to overlook the forgetfulness and continue the relationship.
Id still drive a thousand miles just to dance in the rain
Expressing a willingness to make a considerable effort, like driving a thousand miles, for the sake of joy.
I loved you again that was my first mistake
Admitting a mistake in loving again, possibly alluding to the challenges faced.
All the lights they glow from my head to my toes
Describing the illumination of lights from head to toe, possibly symbolizing a deep emotional connection.
I miss you more than you'll ever know
Expressing a profound longing for the person, surpassing their understanding.
I wish you could see how lovely you are
Wishing for the person to recognize their own beauty and worth.
Darling you were my sunflower (sunflower darling)
Reiterating the metaphor of the person being a sunflower, emphasizing their importance and brightness in the speaker's life.
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