A Will Away is a Pop-Rock quintet from Connecticut that formed in February,… Read Full Bio ↴A Will Away is a Pop-Rock quintet from Connecticut that formed in February, 2011. The band (Matt Carlson, Ryan Cool, Collin Waldron, Aaron Johnson, Sean Dibble) released their first EP titled: "Not Far From Home" on September 26th, 2011. With a number of musical influences from each member of the band, A Will Away has a diverse yet familiar tone to their songs. While they may be fresh faces to the music industry, A Will Away is quickly building momentum and while likely continue to do so.

Into the Light
A Will Away Lyrics

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stop me if I drop my lines or speak out of queue shot me with a clean-cut lens, a new point of view
what if I were you?
would I see myself in rose-colored light?
would I be so sure I knew I was right?
finding center step into the light
love me then recognize the fact that you do scrub me like salt inside your opening wounds
what if I were you?
would I see myself in rose-colored light?

would I be so sure I knew I was right?

front and center step into the light

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Into The Light" by A Will Away seem to be about taking a step back to gain a different perspective on oneself and relationships. The first two lines "stop me if I drop my lines or speak out of queue shot me with a clean-cut lens, a new point of view" could suggest that the singer is unsure of their own authenticity and is open to constructive criticism. They want to be viewed in a different light in order to see themselves more clearly.

The next line "what if I were you? would I see myself in rose-colored light? would I be so sure I knew I was right?" is a rhetorical question that highlights the idea that other people's perceptions of us may be different from our own. The singer is questioning whether they are deluding themselves by only seeing the good in themselves. By "finding center step into the light", the singer seems to be saying that in order to see ourselves and others clearly we need to expose ourselves to different viewpoints and be open to change.

The lines "love me then recognize the fact that you do scrub me like salt inside your opening wounds" may suggest that the singer wants to be loved for who they are but recognizes that love can also be painful. The final lines "front and center step into the light" seems to reinforce the idea that in order to grow, one needs to be open to change and new experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

stop me if I drop my lines or speak out of queue
Interrupt me if I make a mistake or speak out of turn

shot me with a clean-cut lens, a new point of view
Give me a fresh perspective with a clear and unbiased view

what if I were you?
Consider how I would feel if I were in your position

would I see myself in rose-colored light?
Would I see myself in an idealized or overly optimistic way?

would I be so sure I knew I was right?
Would I be as confident in my own opinions and beliefs?

finding center step into the light
Find a sense of balance and clarity by facing the truth

love me then recognize the fact that you do
Accept and acknowledge your feelings for me after truly loving me

scrub me like salt inside your opening wounds
Cause me pain and reopen emotional wounds by being harsh or hurtful

front and center step into the light
Confront the truth and face the reality of the situation without fear

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