A relentless live schedule has seen him appear alongside Sparks, James Yuill, Gotye, Noah & The Whale, Casiokids and Au Revoir Simone as well as doing numerous sessions for Radio 1, BBC Wales, BBC Bristol, Channel M and Balcony TV.
Rod's material has become increasingly multi-layered and textured as his production skills have gone from strength to strength. Working with Boom Bip (of recent Neon Neon fame) on key Bright Light Bright Light tracks 'A New Word To Say' and 'Disco Moment' has paved the way for a more shimmering and shiny outlook which fills dancefloors just as much as the softer tones of 'Same Old Lines' gather crowds at festivals.
As well as working on his own material, Bright Light Bright Light has become a favoured remixer, commissioned to rework tracks for Gotye, James Yuill, Goldie Lookin Chain, Sam Isaac, Run Toto Run, Tim & Sam's Tim & The Sam Band and The Very Most.
All this along with a writing partnership with James Yuill, and various side projects to emerge later in 2009, lead for very exciting things to come
Happiness
Bright Light Bright Light Lyrics
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The best of your love
And how many days you gave colour
I won't think of anything less
Than you at your best
Of you in the sunshine
And even though time slips away
That doesn't mean to say
The weeks or the days
There's no need for regret
Just accept the parting of ways
Oh happiness hasn't left
Just moved from my hands
To somebody else's
Oh happiness isn't dead
It's just moved from my mouth
To somebody's breath
It's whispering, if you want to hear
It's all around, if you want it dear
It's everywhere
Oh happiness hasn't left
Just moved from my hands
To somebody else's
Strangers in the dark we may seem
But silently in so many ways to my days you brought colour
And I can't let myself be what rests
A weight on your chest
I'll let you feel sunshine
And even though I slip away
Love will find its way back into your moments
And fill up your days
As tears wash away
There's no need to keep face
Embrace the parting of ways
Oh happiness hasn't left
Just moved from my hands
To somebody else's
Oh happiness isn't dead
Just moved from my mouth
To somebody's breath
It's whispering, if you want to hear
It's all around, if you want to dear
It's everywhere
Oh happiness hasn't left
Just moved from my hands
To somebody else's
Oh happiness
Sunlight starts to wake
Some days feel so broken
Some dreams learn to fight
Their way into the day, but
In time scars will fade
And every door will open
Let you run into the light
Till every colour sings
Oh happiness
Oh happiness hasn't left
Just moved from my hands
To somebody else's
Oh happiness isn't dead
Just moved from my mouth
To somebody's breath
It's whispering, if you want to hear
It's all around, if you want to feel
It's everywhere
Oh happiness hasn't left
Just moved from my hands to somebody else's
Oh happiness
Ha-ppi-ness
Ha-ppi-ness
Ha-ppi-ness
The lyrics to Bright Light Bright Light's "Happiness" convey a sense of acceptance and letting go when it comes to a relationship that has ended. The singer resolves to focus only on the good aspects of their past love, such as the happy days and moments where their partner shone at their best. They acknowledge that love may have shifted to someone else's hands and breath, but happiness is still present and can be found if one is open to it. The lyrics suggest that while moving on can be painful, it is important to embrace the parting of ways and trust that love will find its way back into one's life.
Overall, "Happiness" is a song about finding peace and resilience in the face of loss. The lyrics highlight the importance of positive memories and letting go of negativity to move forward. The repetition of "Oh happiness" throughout the song reinforces the idea that happiness is still present, even if it feels distant.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't think of anything but the best of your love
I will only remember the best moments of our love.
And how many days you gave colour
I remember the days when you made my life colorful.
I won't think of anything less than you at your best
I will remember you at your best and not less.
Of you in the sunshine
I remember you being happy and shining like sunshine.
And even though time slips away
Although time passes, I will not forget.
That doesn't mean to say I'd give up one moment, or wish I could change the weeks or the days
I would never want to change any moment, even if time passes by.
There's no need for regret
There is no need to have any regrets.
Just accept the parting of ways
I accept the fact that we have parted ways.
Oh happiness hasn't left
I am still happy.
Just moved from my hands to somebody else's
Happiness has been passed on to someone else.
Oh happiness isn't dead
Happiness is not dead.
It's just moved from my mouth to somebody's breath
Happiness has been passed on through my words to someone else.
It's whispering, if you want to hear
If you listen closely, you can hear happiness whispering.
It's all around, if you want it dear
Happiness is everywhere, you just have to want it.
It's everywhere
Happiness is everywhere.
Strangers in the dark we may seem
Although we may seem like strangers in the dark now.
But silently in so many ways to my days you brought colour
You brought so much color to my life in different ways.
And I can't let myself be what rests a weight on your chest
I can't be the burden that weighs you down.
I'll let you feel sunshine
I will let you feel happiness.
And even though I slip away
Even if I move on.
Love will find its way back into your moments
Love will come back to you someday.
And fill up your days
It will fill your days with warmth and happiness.
As tears wash away
As the tears go away.
There's no need to keep face
You don't have to pretend.
Embrace the parting of ways
Just accept the fact that we have parted ways.
Sunlight starts to wake
The sun is rising to start a new day.
Some days feel so broken
Some days feel sad and broken.
Some dreams learn to fight their way into the day, but
Some dreams can still be fought for, no matter how hard it may seem.
In time scars will fade
With time, the scars and pain will go away.
And every door will open
New opportunities will come along.
Let you run into the light
Let you run towards happiness and brightness.
Till every colour sings
Until everything is colorful again, and happiness is found.
Ha-ppi-ness
Happiness.
Ha-ppi-ness
Happiness.
Ha-ppi-ness
Happiness.
Contributed by Mia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.