Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: punk
Song Meaning of “Northern Lights” by Lebanon Hanover
Northern Lights is a song about facing inner trauma and dealing with its repercussions. It speaks to a person who has been thrust into a life not their own, of a feeling of displacement, of being without a home. It is a song of self-reflection, of looking inward and recognizing that the only way to move forward is to let go and accept the darkness of the past.
The lyrics focus on the idea of hope and strength, of finding the strength to stay strong in the face of darkness. The imagery of the northern lights symbolizes a newfound inner strength; the northern lights being a sign of the end of a journey, of finding peace and beauty after a storm of pain and struggle.
The song speaks to the idea of having the courage to let go of what has been dragging you down, of having the courage to love even when nothing is familiar, of leaving it all behind and choosing yourself, and it encourages the listener to find the courage to shine again. It speaks to the idea of reclaiming one’s power and the journey of self-acceptance.