Lunar Vacation Expresses Vulnerability and Genuine Emotion in “Lights Off” - Atwood Magazine

      The Atlanta indie rock band Lunar Vacation kicks off the discussion—allowing listeners to interpret it as they wish—with their poignant and emotionally charged new single, “Lights Off.”

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      As they gear up for their upcoming tour, the five-member indie rock group Lunar Vacation has unveiled “Lights Off,” a self-produced standalone single that follows their recently launched second album, *Everything Matters, Everything’s Fire*. Renowned for their heartfelt lyrics and tender vocals, the band once again showcases emotional richness and sonic warmth.

      **Lights Off – Lunar Vacation**

      Forget the talk of timing

      Forever I would call it

      It always seems inviting

      With all the lights off

      Forget the talk of timing

      The fear is what I’m finding

      Not everything’s exciting

      With all the lights all gone

      “This song feels like an open letter,” says singer/guitarist Gep Repasky in an interview with Atwood Magazine. “While I have my own interpretation, whether it’s a letter of love or a final goodbye is for others to determine. It could be about something tangible or abstract, or perhaps both or neither.”

      “It’s up to the listener to derive their own meaning, to take what resonates with them, and to fuel the burgeoning fire of emotion, creativity, thought, and understanding.”

      Until I cut the line and

      The image is refined and

      I say it’s looking fine and

      Sealed off, forgotten

      In this way, the song encourages listeners to find their own understanding amidst its ambiguity. Not every track requires a singular narrative; rather, “Lights Off” encompasses a spectrum of overlapping experiences. Lunar Vacation allows the song to remain open for interpretation, enabling fans to connect their personal memories with Repasky’s bittersweet lyrics.

      I’m just being honest

      It’s over if you’d want it

      Not everything’s exciting

      With all the lights all gone

      Timing is a peculiar concept—how different a moment can feel based on when it transpires in our lives or how long a wait can feel when anticipating something or someone. This ties into the metaphor of the lights being “off”: the feeling of being trapped in darkness, awaiting the return of light. In its absence, we may feel lost, disoriented, or uncertain about our direction. This metaphor lies at the core of the song, embodying the emotional ambiguity that runs throughout.

      Now my wires are crossed

      I’m feeling a spark

      Pass on

      Metaphors are intricately woven into each lyric, adding layers of symbolism. The imagery of crossed wires can signify miscommunication or emotional turmoil within a relationship. However, wires can also conduct electricity—sparks, tension, and connection. These lines reflect the complexity of emotion, where meaning can easily become entangled or charged.

      Lunar Vacation’s raw vulnerability shines through, and the intense emotion in Repasky’s vocal delivery strips everything—song, artist, and listener alike—down to their very essence; to something profoundly human: intimate, poignant, and genuine.

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