Candle On the Water
Paula Jarvis Lyrics
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My love for you will always burn
I know you're lost and drifting
But the clouds are lifting
Don't give up, you'll have somewhere to turn
I'll be your candle on the water
Till every wave is warm and bright
Let this candle guide you
Soon you'll see a golden stream of light
A cold and friendless tide may find you
Don't let the stormy darkness pull you down
I'll paint a ray of hope around you
Circling in the air, lighted by a prayer
I'll be your candle on the water
This love inside of me will grow
Keep holding on, you'll make it
Here's my hand, so take it
Look for me reaching out to show
As sure as rivers flow, I'll never let you go
I'll never let you go, I'll never let you go
A cold and friendless tide may find you
Don't let the stormy darkness pull you down
I'll paint a ray of hope around you
Circling in the air, lighted by a prayer
I'll be your candle on the water
This love inside of me will grow
Keep holding on, you'll make it
Here's my hand, so take it
Look for me reaching out to show
As sure as rivers flow, I'll never let you go
I'll never let you go, I'll never let you go
In this song, Paula Jarvis sings about being a source of comfort and light for someone who is lost and feeling hopeless. She describes herself as a "candle on the water," a symbol of hope and guidance in the midst of darkness and uncertainty. She promises to stay by the person's side until the storm passes and they find their way back to the golden stream of light.
The lyrics convey a message of unwavering love and support, emphasizing the importance of holding on and reaching out for help when needed. The imagery of the "stormy darkness" and the "cold and friendless tide" adds to the sense of struggle and isolation many people experience, but the singer's promise to "paint a ray of hope" and keep the light burning represents the possibility of overcoming those challenges.
Overall, the lyrics of "Candle on the Water" offer an uplifting message of hope and the power of connection, reminding us that even in our darkest moments, we are not alone.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be your candle on the water
I will provide you with hope and a guiding light through the dark and difficult times.
My love for you will always burn
My love for you is unwavering and will never fade away.
I know you're lost and drifting
I understand that you may be feeling lost and unsure of your direction in life.
But the clouds are lifting
Things are starting to look up and the future is becoming clearer.
Don't give up, you'll have somewhere to turn
Don't lose hope, because there will always be a way out of your difficulties.
Till every wave is warm and bright
I will continue to offer support until everything in your life is calm and peaceful.
My soul is there beside you
I am right there with you, supporting you every step of the way.
Let this candle guide you
Let my love and support guide you through the darkness.
Soon you'll see a golden stream of light
Things will start to look brighter and more promising, and a new path will become clear.
A cold and friendless tide may find you
You may feel alone and hopeless at times, but I will always be here for you.
Don't let the stormy darkness pull you down
Do not let difficult times consume you or bring you down.
I'll paint a ray of hope around you
I will provide you with hope and positivity to help you through difficult times.
Circling in the air, lighted by a prayer
My positivity and support will surround you like a circle, made stronger by my prayers for you.
This love inside of me will grow
My love for you will only continue to grow and become stronger.
Keep holding on, you'll make it
Don't give up, keep fighting because you will come out victorious in the end.
Here's my hand, so take it
I am offering you my support and encouragement, take it and let it help you through difficult times.
Look for me reaching out to show
I will always be there for you, reaching out and offering support when you need it most.
As sure as rivers flow, I'll never let you go
Just like the constant flow of a river, I will always be there for you and will never let you go.
I'll never let you go, I'll never let you go
I will always be by your side, no matter what happens in life.
Contributed by Elijah V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.