Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2007-01-01
- Album Name: Baby 81
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Killing The Light” by Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
Killing the Light is a song about struggling to accept a major life change and holding onto the light of hope in the darkest of circumstances. The song speaks to the anxieties and fears of being in the midst of a transition, and trying to keep the courage to move forward even when things seem hopeless. It speaks to the idea that in hard times, these changes can sometimes be a necessary part of life, but it can be hard and lonely to move forward with bravery. The lyrics talk about the fear “killing the light”, or in other words, snuffing out the light of hope that is so important to cling to in dark times. However, the singer goes on to express a desire to “come alive again”, in other words, to move past the fear in order to accept this new way of life and build something better in the future.