EXO’s song “Lights Out” is a comforting acoustic ballad that serves as a safe haven for weary hearts. It acts as a musical embrace, offering reassurance that it is okay to cry and that better days are ahead.

Song Credits

  • Artist: EXO
  • Album: Universe – Winter Special Album
  • Released: December 26, 2017
  • Length: 3:07
  • Label: SM Entertainment
  • Composer: BANE SCOTT, RYU, Andrew ‘fiction.’ Holyfield, Jason ‘Arner’ Housman
  • Lyricist: Chen

EXO “Light Out” Official Audio

EXO “Light Out” Lyrics

Hangul

숨 쉬는 것조차
힘겨울 만큼
눈물이 차오를 땐
가끔씩
내 안에 숨어 울어도 괜찮아
그래도 돼
지나갈 테니까

내 품에 잠이 들어
이대로 깨지는 마요
다시 또 아침이 올 테니
외로움 끝에선 그대가
편히 꿈 꿀 수 있도록
오늘은 그만 불을 꺼줘

고개를 들었을 땐
미소를 띠어줘
아픔 따윈 잊도록
소중했던
작은 추억들 모두 간직한 채
잠이 들 수 있게

이젠 혼자가 아닌 걸
더 이상 외롭진 마요
이대로 아침이 올 테니
슬픔의 끝에선 그대가
편히 웃을 수 있도록
오늘은 그만 불을 꺼줘

하늘이 구름에 가려지듯
그대도 잠시 가려진다면 다시 또
그댈 그댈
그댈 비춰줄게

내 품에 잠이 들어
이대로 깨지는 마요
다시 또 아침이 올 테니
외로움 끝에선 그대가
편히 꿈 꿀 수 있도록
오늘은 그만 불을 꺼줘

Romanized

Sum shwineun geotjocha
Himgyeoul mankeum
Nunmuri chaoreul ttaen
Gakkeumsshik
Nae ane sumeo ureodo gwaenchana
Geuraedo dwae
Jinagal tenikka

Nae pume jami deureo
Idaero kkaejineun mayo
Dashi tto achimi ol teni
Oeroum kkeuteseon geudaega
Pyeonhi kkum kkul su ittorok
Oneureun geuman bureul kkeojweo

Gogaereul deureosseul ttaen
Misoreul ttieojweo
Apeum ttawin ittorok
Sojunghaetteon
Jageun chueokdeul modu ganjikan chae
Jami deul su itge

Ijen honjaga anin geol
Deo isang weropjin mayo
Idaero achimi ol teni
Seulpeume kkeuteseon geudaega
Pyeonhi useul su ittorok
Oneureun geuman bureul kkeojweo

Haneuri gureume garyeojideut
Geudaedo jamshi garyeojindamyeon dashi tto
Geudael geudael
Geudael bichweojulkke

Nae pume jami deureo
Idaero kkaejineun mayo
Dashi tto achimi ol teni
Weroum kkeuteseon geudaega
Pyeonhi kkum kkul su ittorok
Oneureun geuman bureul kkeojweo

Translation

When even breathing
Feels difficult
And your tears begin to overflow
Sometimes
It’s okay to hide inside yourself and cry
That’s alright
Because this too shall pass

Fall asleep in my arms
Don’t wake up from this moment just yet
Morning will come again
So that at the end of loneliness
You can dream peacefully
Please turn off the lights for today

When you lift your head again
Wear a smile
So you can forget the pain
Holding onto
All the small, precious memories
So you can fall asleep peacefully

Now, you’re not alone anymore
So don’t feel lonely anymore
Morning will come like this again
So that at the end of sorrow
You can smile comfortably
Please turn off the lights for today

Just as the sky is hidden behind clouds
If you too become hidden for a while
Then once again
I’ll shine my light on you

Fall asleep in my arms
Don’t wake up from this moment just yet
Morning will come again
So that at the end of loneliness
You can dream peacefully
Please turn off the lights for today

EXO “Light Out” Meaning

“Lights Out” by EXO is a deeply emotional acoustic ballad about comfort, healing, and quietly supporting someone through difficult moments. Released on EXO’s winter album Universe, the song acts like a gentle reassurance for listeners who feel exhausted, lonely, or emotionally overwhelmed.

The lyrics create a safe space where sadness is accepted instead of hidden. Rather than encouraging someone to ignore their pain, the song tells them it is okay to cry, rest, and lean on others when life becomes too heavy. This message of emotional validation is one of the track’s strongest themes.

The phrase “Lights Out” symbolizes letting go of worries and allowing yourself to pause. Turning off the lights represents resting both physically and emotionally escaping from pressure, painful thoughts, and the weight of the day in order to heal.

With soft piano, cello melodies, and heartfelt vocals from members like Chen, Suho, Baekhyun, and D.O., the song delivers warmth and emotional comfort. “Lights Out” ultimately reminds listeners that even the darkest nights eventually pass and brighter days will come again.