I've heard about inner light it makes the
Brown in your eyes look watery
I felt something while talking to you, Gently
Intoxicating I felt the source of your inner light

It's such a struggle though I know I have to,
I just can't bring myself to touch it
I need to feel the inner light
I want to be the angel God sends to you

To keep you on the right course although I
Just don't know if I believe in it
It's such a struggle though I know I have to
I just can't bring myself to touch it

I need to feel the inner light.

Overall Meaning

In the song "The Inner Light" by of Montreal, the lyrics describe a struggle with finding and connecting with one's own inner light. The singer acknowledges that they have heard about this light, which can make the color of someone's eyes appear watery. When talking to someone they feel an intoxicating and gentle presence, which they believe is the source of their inner light. However, despite knowing they need to find and touch their own inner light, they cannot bring themselves to do it.

The singer also expresses a desire to be an angel sent by God to keep the person they are talking to on the right course. While they are unsure if they truly believe in the concept of the inner light, they feel it is a struggle they must face. The repetition of the phrase "I need to feel the inner light" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's longing and frustration with this elusive concept.

The song explores themes of spirituality, self-discovery, and the difficulty in connecting with one's own inner self. The use of imagery such as the watery eyes and the idea of being an angel highlights the mystical and otherworldly nature of the inner light. Ultimately, the song suggests that finding and touching one's inner light is a transformative and necessary journey.

Line by Line Meaning

I've heard about inner light it makes the Brown in your eyes look watery
I've been told about a spiritual illumination that can cause your brown eyes to appear watery.

I felt something while talking to you, Gently
I detected a subtle and gentle sensation when communicating with you.

Intoxicating I felt the source of your inner light
I experienced an incredibly alluring feeling from the origin of your spiritual radiance.

It's such a struggle though I know I have to,
Even though I realize the importance, it's challenging for me to do so,

I just can't bring myself to touch it
I feel unable to physically come into contact with this spiritual concept.

I need to feel the inner light
I crave a personal experience with this spiritual enlightenment.

I want to be the angel God sends to you
I aspire to serve as a divine messenger to guide and protect you.

To keep you on the right course although I
To ensure you follow the correct path, even though I

Just don't know if I believe in it
I don't know if I truly have faith in this spiritual concept.

It's such a struggle though I know I have to
Even though I find it difficult, I am aware of the necessity.

I just can't bring myself to touch it
I'm still struggling to connect with this spiritual light.

I need to feel the inner light.
My desire for a spiritual experience remains strong.

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