Lights – English Lyrics

• By: Ellie Goulding, Tay Zonday

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the evocative world of Ellie Goulding's "Lights," a captivating synth-pop track that offers a unique window into English expression. Through its poignant lyrics, you can explore themes of vulnerability, resilience, and the search for comfort, all while engaging with idiomatic phrases and emotional vocabulary. The song's clear vocals and engaging melody make it an accessible and enjoyable way to enhance your English listening skills and deepen your understanding of contemporary pop songwriting.

[English]

I had a way then

Losing it all on my own

I had a heart then

But the queen has been overthrown

And I'm not sleeping now

The dark is too hard to beat

And I'm not keeping now

The strength I need to push me

You show the lights that stop me turn to stone

You shine it when I'm alone

And so I tell myself that I'll be strong

On even when they're gone

'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home

Calling, calling, calling home

You show the lights that stop me turn to stone

You shine it when I'm alone

Noises, I play within my head

Touch my own skin

And hope that I'm still breathing

And I think back to when

My brother and my sister slept

In an unlocked place

The only time I feel safe

You show the lights that stop me turn to stone

You shine it when I'm alone

And so I tell myself that I'll be strong

And dreaming when they‘re gone

'Cause they're calling, calling, calling me home

Calling, calling, calling home

You show the lights that stop me turn to stone

You shine it when I'm alone

Home～

You show the lights that stop me(×1)

Lights that stop me(×1)

You show the lights that stop me(×2)

Home～

Lights that stop me(×2)

You show the lights that stop me(×3)

Lights that stop me(×3)

You show the lights that stop me turn to stone

You shine it when I'm alone

Home～

You show the lights that stop me(×4)

Lights that stop me(×4)

You show the lights that stop me(×5)

Home～

Lights that stop me(×5)

You show the lights that stop me(×6)

Lights that stop me(×6)

You show the lights that stop me turn to stone

You shine it when I'm alone

Home～

Lights that stop me(×7)

Home～

Lights that stop me(×8)