Northernly · We Were Never Really Here · Track 14
Daylight
Morning light as an escape route — dreaming of a self that isn't tethered to somebody else's skin.
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The remade version of “Daylight”: new melody, new arrangement, same story.
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Lyrics
You spent the night, Said, "Talk later"—I guess that's alright. Tungsten skin, blessed by the light, I swear you only know how to fight. Darkness bleeds Against my skin, honors what it sees. I wrote you notes, but where does that lead? I've never felt free. Daylight Circling my bed at night, Dreams of what I could be, Not tethered to your skin. And I Don't want To wake up from this. Daylight Circling my bed at night, Dreams of what I could be, Not tethered to your skin. Bare fist, You know how to kiss. I'll leave the door unlocked tonight. Daylight Circling my bed at night, Dreams of what I could be, Not tethered to your skin.
All songs on We Were Never Really Here
- 01Cup of CoffeeLyrics →
- 02DreamsLyrics →
- 03JulyLyrics →
- 04Silent ThoughtsLyrics →
- 05We Were Never Really HereLyrics →
- 06Day Late and a Dollar ShortLyrics →
- 07How Did We End Up HereLyrics →
- 08If Death do Us PartLyrics →
- 09Your MedicineLyrics →
- 10Your GloryLyrics →
- 11Bad CoffeeLyrics →
- 12Better TomorrowLyrics →
- 13Static Between RoomsLyrics →
- 14DaylightLyrics →
- 15Still StandingLyrics →
Questions
Where can I stream this song?+
Daylight is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and SoundCloud as part of We Were Never Really Here. Album links are available above and on the release page.
Can I buy the vinyl?+
We Were Never Really Here is pressed on vinyl and shipped from the United States. Each record is made to order, with production taking 3-5 business days before shipping.
What album is this from?+
This song is track 14 on We Were Never Really Here, released in 2025.
Content care+
Northernly songs are trauma-informed and include reflections on grief, abuse, and recovery. Move slowly. Skip what you need to. Crisis hotlines and survivor resources are at /resources.