Discover the story of the song > Broken Brights – Angus Stone

The lyrics talk about an old man walking in the dark, and the protagonist asking if it's really him. The chorus then talks about going home and feeling alright when the broken lights are shining down. The lyrics also mention shaking bones and getting lost, but growing young and feeling good when they were young. The lyrics repeat the question of whether the old man is walking in the dark. Overall, the song seems to be about nostalgia and longing for the past, when things were simpler and happier.