But I've seen the way That bodies lie And bodies tend to break
And I've been away I've been away too long And I don't know a better place
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And this is where we are In your bed, in my arms Outside of me In spite of 'we'
I showed you the dark And you said to me:
"You know What you know is better Is brighter"
"And you know, you know What you know is better Is brighter"
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Though its lyrics describe a conversation about suicidal thoughts, this song is about asking for help, and about the people that can help to overcome difficult situations. It is about brightness in darkness, and about going towards that light, with uplifting beats and instrumentation.
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What did Future Islands say about "Light House"?
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Samuel T. Herring: This song is about something someone once said to me that saved my life. And if you have someone that you know is in that dark place, just be there for them the best you can. ‘Cos you can help somebody, you know. I’m not joking.