light and shade
Bliss Lyrics


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Sleepy passion lie so close to me
And contemplate the sky
The moonshine
Reflecting in your eyes
Ooh, this is all that i ask for
That these simple pleasures are lastin' forever
Turn out the light, turn out the light...
And let's crystallize in time

Sing a song - it's just your soul laughing
Sing a song - it's just your soul crying (can you hear it)

Let this midnight never be gone
No more searchlights, travelling on
Holding you tight, tight in my armour
Under my wings, love, you'll never be warmer
Ah, then the cruel morning comes
All my dreams are gone

Sing a song - it's just your soul laughing, sing it
Sing a song - it's just your soul crying

So cruel is the day
The sunshine showing up the cracks in my life
Lighting up the hole in my heart




Hey yeah, please, turn out the light
Turn out the light...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bliss's song Light and Shade are filled with imagery and emotion as they express the desire for simple pleasures and the pain of life's hardships. The opening lines describe a peaceful and intimate moment between two people, with the singer marveling at the beauty of the moon reflected in their partner's eyes. They long for this moment to last forever, to be crystallized in time.


The chorus introduces the idea of singing as a way to express both joy and sorrow, with the soul itself being the source of these emotions. The singer urges the listener to embrace their emotions and let them out through music, whether it's laughter or tears. The second verse contrasts the blissful night with the harshness of day, with the singer expressing the pain and emptiness they feel when faced with the realities of their life. They long for the darkness and the comfort it brings, urging for the light to be turned off.


Overall, Light and Shade is a tender and poetic expression of human desire and vulnerability, capturing the deep emotions and inner turmoil that everyone experiences at some point in their life.


Line by Line Meaning

Sleepy passion lie so close to me
I am lying beside my loved one, feeling content and relaxed


And contemplate the sky
We are looking up at the night sky, feeling small and awed by its vastness


The moonshine
The light of the moon is shining down on us


Reflecting in your eyes
I can see the moonlight reflected in my partner's eyes


Ooh, this is all that i ask for
This moment of simple happiness is all I need


That these simple pleasures are lastin' forever
I wish this moment could last forever and never fade away


Turn out the light, turn out the light...
I want to freeze time and keep this perfect moment forever


And let's crystallize in time
Capture this perfect moment for eternity and never forget it


Sing a song - it's just your soul laughing
Let your heart be free and laugh with joy


Sing a song - it's just your soul crying (can you hear it)
Let out your sadness and let it go


Let this midnight never be gone
I wish this moment could last forever


No more searchlights, travelling on
I no longer want to search for anything more than this moment


Holding you tight, tight in my armour
I am protecting you and holding you close to me


Under my wings, love, you'll never be warmer
I will keep you safe and warm


Ah, then the cruel morning comes
The harsh reality of the morning and the end of this perfect moment is approaching


All my dreams are gone
The dream of this perfect moment is over and it is time to face reality


So cruel is the day
The daytime is harsh and cruel compared to the beauty of the night


The sunshine showing up the cracks in my life
The sunlight is showing the imperfections and flaws in my life that were hidden in the darkness


Lighting up the hole in my heart
The sunlight is revealing the emptiness and sadness in my heart


Hey yeah, please, turn out the light
I want to escape the harsh reality of the daylight and return to the blissful darkness of the night


Turn out the light...
I want to go back to that perfect moment and forget about everything else




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on Lento

Not sure what is being said in this song, but it makes me cry. I love it and listen to it constantly

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on Right Here

Great Lines and Words of Poetry, well written. My Compliments to you all

Lyn Lyn Lynnie Santen


on Right Here

great lines and well written. My Compliments...Lyn Lyn

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