For being the final track on the album, this song in particular is extremely emotional. Packed with misery, it’s rather final in its nature and creates a sense of that, despite all the heartache, the narrator will persevere.
[Verse 1]
Memory rushes in then washes you away
I am losing you to the sea
[Verse 2]
I'll break from the weight of my mind
But your ghost I will gladly bear
[Verse 3]
And with all your grief in my arms
I will labor by singing light
[Chorus]
I'll keep my lanterns lit
I'll keep my lanterns lit
I'll keep my lanterns lit
I'll keep my lanterns lit
I'll keep my lanterns lit
I'll keep my lanterns lit
I'll keep my lanterns lit
I'll keep my lanterns lit
[Outro]
If you had a single flaw
You just could not last forever, could you?
You just could not last for me
Lanterns Lit was written by Ryan Lott.
Lanterns Lit was produced by Ryan Lott.
Son Lux released Lanterns Lit on Tue Oct 29 2013.