Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
I'm not asking for perfection
I only ask that you try
'cause you keep looking for answers outside yourself
When you've had them the whole time
It's time to see yourself as holy
Time to see yourself complete
It's time to set aside the anger
And the spirit of defeat
Come into the light
Yeah, be the one you're born to be
Into the light
Wake up from your lonely sleep
The shadows can conceal what the heart longs to heal
Come into the light
I think it's great that you're searching
Seek and ye shall find
Knock and the door shall be opened
To the windows of your mind
Try not to be too impatient
Go easy on yourself
'cause you got me in your corner
If you need a little help
Come into the light
Yeah, be the one you're born to be
Into the light
Wake up from your lonely sleep
The shadows can conceal what the heart wants to heal
Come into the light
Come into the light
I only ask that you try
'cause you keep looking for answers outside yourself
When you've had them the whole time
It's time to see yourself as holy
Time to see yourself complete
It's time to set aside the anger
And the spirit of defeat
Come into the light
Yeah, be the one you're born to be
Into the light
Wake up from your lonely sleep
The shadows can conceal what the heart longs to heal
Come into the light
I think it's great that you're searching
Seek and ye shall find
Knock and the door shall be opened
To the windows of your mind
Try not to be too impatient
Go easy on yourself
'cause you got me in your corner
If you need a little help
Come into the light
Yeah, be the one you're born to be
Into the light
Wake up from your lonely sleep
The shadows can conceal what the heart wants to heal
Come into the light
Come into the light
Lyrics submitted by bananahero
Into the Light Lyrics as written by Budgie John Alexander Mcgeoch
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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