Northern lights
Barrueco Manuel Lyrics
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I turn to see the northern lights behind the wing
Horizons seem to beckon me
Learned how to cry too young, so now I live to sing
[Chorus]
The northern lights are in my mind
Horizons seem to beckon me
Learned how to cry too young, so now I live to sing
You know it's hard away from you
Traveling roads and passing through
It's not for money and it's not for fame
I just can't explain, sometimes it's lonely
Marking the space between the days
Early hours pass away
I sing to you of northern lights
I sing for you of northern nights
Past or future, here or there
Shelter comes in words from you, so talk to me
I hear your voice, it comforts me
In morning dreams I take your hand, you walk with me
[Chorus]
Peace enfolds the still night air
Home again I look for you and find you there
Destination homeward now
Take the easy way, bring me down
Making the hard way now I see
Hard to be really free, I'm missing you near me
Marking the space between the days
Early hours pass away
I sing to you of northern lights
I sing for you of northern nights
[Chorus]
The northern nights are in my eyes
They guide me back to you
[Chorus x2]
The song 'Northern Lights' by Barrueco Manuel is about the longing of a person to be with their loved ones. The singer is on a journey towards the unknown, but they are constantly reminded of their loved ones who they are leaving behind. The Northern Lights, a natural phenomenon, is something that this protagonist finds solace in wherever they go. They believe that the lights guide them back to their loved ones. The lyrics, "I turn to see the northern lights behind the wing, Horizons seem to beckon me," reflects the singer's emotional state, where they are pulled between the beauty of the world around them and the people they miss.
The chorus, "The northern lights are in my mind, They guide me back to you," shows that the singer finds comfort in their memories and the thought of their loved ones. The singer has learned to cope with their emotions by singing, "Learned how to cry too young, so now I live to sing." The singer acknowledges that it's tough being away from their loved ones, "You know it's hard away from you, Traveling roads and passing through, It's not for money, and it's not for fame, I just can't explain, sometimes it's lonely." However, their love for their loved ones keeps them going.
Overall, the song 'Northern Lights' by Barrueco Manuel is an ode to love, relationships, and the human spirit. It showcases the struggle of being away from loved ones and finding ways to cope with it. The Northern Lights, which is used as a metaphor, is a reminder to the singer of the love and warmth of their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
Destination outward bound
Starting a journey away from home
I turn to see the northern lights behind the wing
Observing the beauty of the northern lights during the flight
Horizons seem to beckon me
Future possibilities and unknown adventures lie ahead
Learned how to cry too young, so now I live to sing
Having faced difficult times early on, music became an emotional outlet
The northern lights are in my mind
Memories of the northern lights continue to inspire and motivate
They guide me back to you
The beauty of the northern lights remind the singer of a loved one back home
You know it's hard away from you
Acknowledging the difficulty and loneliness of being away from a loved one
Traveling roads and passing through
Journeying through life and experiencing new things
It's not for money and it's not for fame
The journey is not a pursuit of material possessions or recognition
I just can't explain, sometimes it's lonely
Feelings of isolation and longing are difficult to articulate
Marking the space between the days
Noting the passage of time during the journey
Early hours pass away
The start of a new day on the journey
I sing to you of northern lights
The beauty of the northern lights inspires song
I sing for you of northern nights
The singer's thoughts and feelings of longing are expressed through song
Past or future, here or there
Thoughts and memories linger no matter the time or place
Shelter comes in words from you, so talk to me
Words of comfort from a loved one provide emotional shelter during the journey
I hear your voice, it comforts me
Memories of a loved one's voice provide comfort in times of loneliness
In morning dreams I take your hand, you walk with me
Dreams of a loved one provide a sense of closeness and connection
Peace enfolds the still night air
A sense of calm and tranquility is felt during the night
Home again I look for you and find you there
Returning home to find comfort and love in the arms of a loved one
Destination homeward now
Heading back towards home
Take the easy way, bring me down
Wanting to return home quickly and easily
Making the hard way now I see
Acknowledging that the difficult journey was necessary
Hard to be really free, I'm missing you near me
Freedom is bittersweet without the presence of a loved one
The northern nights are in my eyes
Memories of the northern nights are vivid in the singer's eyes
They guide me back to you
Memories of the northern nights remind the singer of a loved one back home
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEVEN J. MORSE
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