Back To The Light
Brian May Lyrics

Far, far from the light
A description of being separated from the hope and positivity of light and being in a place of darkness.

Hear the night creatures call
Hearing the sounds of creatures that only come out at night, signifying the darkness of the environment.

With a cold breath they howl
The creatures from the previous line howl with a cold breath, adding to the ominous nature of the environment.

All the hollow hours
The artist is referring to the time spent alone in the dark, where every hour feels empty and without purpose.

They're calling you
The creatures and environment of darkness seem to be beckoning the artist to join them in their world.

I'll be there
The singer assures the listener that they will always be present for them, no matter what.

No matter what your going through
The singer underscores their commitment to the listener by acknowledging that whatever struggles they may face, they will still support them.

In the dark I care
The artist's care for the listener extends to times of darkness, when things may seem particularly bleak.

I'm holding on, I'm hoping on
The artist is holding onto hope, perhaps for their own or the listener's future.

It's still the same old me inside
Despite everything, the artist is still fundamentally the same person they have always been.

Back to the light
The singer longs to return to a positive outlook and a more hopeful time in their life.

Back to the streets that are paved with gold
The artist wishes to return to a place of abundance and success, where the streets are 'paved with gold'.

Back to the land where the sunshine heals my soul
The singer wants to return to an environment that is conducive to healing and happiness, where positivity is abundant.

Deep, deep in the night
The singer is going even further into the darkness, highlighting how intense and pervasive it is.

When the world fills with tears
Perhaps referring to times of sorrow and loss, when it feels like there is no respite from negative emotions.

And the wind blows
Another reference to a helpless or exposed feeling, where the weather can affect you negatively.

Colder and colder it grows
The conditions are getting worse, and the artist is feeling an increasing sense of isolation and desperation.

And the fire dims
The fire could represent the hope that the singer is holding onto, but it's dwindling and becoming harder to cling to.

With the same old fears
The fears the singer has had previously are still there, perhaps even being exacerbated by the darkness.

Though maybe you don't hear me babe
The artist recognizes that the listener may not be able to hear them, indicating a possible sense of hopelessness about being able to make things better.

When you make it to the other side
The artist is hopeful that the listener will come through their struggles and make it to a better place.

I'm going back
The artist is resolved to return to the light and positivity, leaving behind the darkness and struggle they have been experiencing.

On and on
The singer is still persevering through the ongoing struggles, despite how difficult they may be.

Searching for a clearer view
The artist is looking for a way to make sense of what they're going through, and to find some light or positivity again.

Winning and losing an inner war
Perhaps referring to the ongoing struggle with negative emotions and the fight to maintain a positive outlook.

Wonder what we do it for
Questioning the purpose behind the struggle the singer and potentially the listener is facing.

Though the road seems never-ending
Despite how long and difficult the journey is, the singer is still trying to find a way through.

Hold on to the hope I'm sending through
The artist is actively sending hope to the listener, encouraging them to hold onto it and persevere.

We'll be walking in the light
The artist is confident that they and the listener will eventually leave the darkness behind and find the positivity they seek.

'Cause they'll be no place left to hide
In the light, there will no longer be a need to hide from negativity and hopelessness.