Lambert released his debut album, 'For Your Entertainment', in November 2009, via RCA Records/19 Recordings. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 in December 2009, selling 198,000 copies in the United States in the first week. To date, he is the first American Idol contestant to headline a world-wide tour in support of a debut album. As of January 2011, For Your Entertainment had sold more than 1.2 million copies worldwide. In 2010, Lambert was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Whataya Want from Me". His single "If I Had You", also from that album, has additionally received major critical and commercial acclaim,
Emboldened by his passionate fan-base, Lambert released his second studio album, 'Trespassing', in the U.S. on May 15th, 2012. Lambert served as an executive producer on the album, which the Better Than I Know Myself Songfacts reports him saying that it takes his fans on "an exciting journey through the past two years" of his life. The American Idol runner-up added, "It's been a transformative period and I really wanted to make music from what I've experienced. All these songs honestly explore the ups and downs of my reality."
In terms of his vocal talents, Adam Lambert has been compared to past glam rock and hard rock legends such as Queen's Freddie Mercury, Sweet's Brian Connolly, and The Who's Roger Daltrey. British rocker Brian May has had this to say about Adam’s voice: "I’m not easily moved to jelly by male vocalists... but Adam’s voice reaches out with sensitivity, depth, maturity, and awesome range and power which will make jaws drop all around the world... no doubt about it. The world of Rock has a bright new star."
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the light
Adam Lambert Lyrics
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I'm the bruise of a rough start
I'm the dust that ignites the spark
Oh, man, I was dark
They say that I'm blue like the night sky
That I'm too weird to live, too rare to die
I tried to blow my mind a million times
But I got a light
And it's burning still
And it's burning still
Yeah, it's burning still
And it's burning
I am the light
I am the light
The light, the light, the light
The light, the light
I am the fire and you are the rain
Washing me out, you drown my flame
I am the fire and you are the rain
Washing me out
I am the fire and you are the rain
Washing me out, you drown my flame
I am the fire and you are the rain
Washing me out
I'm a prisoner on the run
I am the moon that reflects the sun
I am unbeaten and I am unwon
Oh, man, I was alone
They say that I knew that I'm never green
That I will rage against the machine
I am never something in between
But I got a light
And it's burning still
And it's burning still
Yeah, it's burning still
And it's burning
I am the light
I am the light
The light, the light, the light
The light, the light
I am the fire and you are the rain
Washing me out, you drown my flame
I am the fire and you are the rain
Washing me out
I am the fire and you are the rain
Washing me out, you drown my flame
I am the fire and you are the rain
Washing me out
I am the fire
I am the light
The light, the light, the light
The light, the light
The lyrics to Adam Lambert's "The Light" are about overcoming darkness and finding one's own light despite the obstacles and hardships faced in life. Lambert describes himself as a bruised and beaten person, but also as a source of inspiration and hope. He acknowledges that people may view him as strange or different, but ultimately he has a light that continues to burn within him. Even when people try to extinguish his light, he remains resilient and perseveres.
The chorus, "I am the light," emphasizes Lambert's self-awareness and confidence in his own strength. He also acknowledges the role of others in his life, depicting someone else as rain washing out his fire. However, he ultimately asserts his own ability to recover and create his own light.
Overall, the song is a powerful message of self-acceptance and determination. Despite the obstacles and doubts, Lambert is able to shine through and inspire others to do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the rush of a bleeding heart
I am the strong emotion and passion that comes with a heart full of love and pain.
I'm the bruise of a rough start
I am the result of the difficult experiences and struggles that one goes through at the beginning of their journey.
I'm the dust that ignites the spark
I am the seemingly insignificant element that is capable of setting off a powerful and transformative reaction.
Oh, man, I was dark
I used to be in a dark and negative place.
They say that I'm blue like the night sky
People believe that I am sad and depressed, much like how the color blue is associated with emotions of sadness.
That I'm too weird to live, too rare to die
People think that I'm an odd and unique individual who is different from those around me, making it hard for me to fit in, but also making me valuable.
I tried to blow my mind a million times
I've attempted to expand my consciousness multiple times.
But I got a light
Despite my struggles and negative feelings, I have a light inside of me - something that gives me hope and keeps me going.
And it's burning still
This light inside of me is still strong and alive.
Yeah, it's burning still
There's no doubt that this light is still present and powerful.
I am the light
I am the source of the light that shines within me.
The light, the light, the light
This light is a significant aspect of who I am and what I represent.
I am the fire and you are the rain
I am the passionate and intense aspect of a person, while you are the calming and soothing aspect.
Washing me out, you drown my flame
You have the ability to diminish my fiery passion and make me feel less intense and motivated.
I am the moon that reflects the sun
I am the reflection and embodiment of someone else's strength and light.
I am unbeaten and I am unwon
I have not yet succeeded, but I have not given up.
Oh, man, I was alone
I used to feel disconnected and isolated from others.
They say that I knew that I'm never green
People believe that I know that I'll never be content or satisfied, like how the grass always seems greener on the other side.
That I will rage against the machine
People think that I am not afraid to stand up against the system and what is expected of me.
I am never something in between
I will always wholeheartedly commit to something, without being lukewarm or indecisive.
I am the fire
I am the embodiment of passion, motivation, and intensity.
I am the light
I am the source of hope and inspiration for myself and others.
The light, the light, the light
This light is a vital part of what makes me who I am.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JIMMY KENNET KOITZSCH, TIFFANY AMBER, LINUS EKLOW, LUCAS HILBERT
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