The Light
Chuck Ragan & Austin Lucas Lyrics
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Though a fire's burnt the ground every mile in the trail we′ve made
We've seen times that were rough and we've shined
Like a lantern in the darkest coal mine
So take my hand. We′ll keep heading up to the light
Our story began like a bona fide hurricane down in old Boheme
Like the blast from a barrel shook me down to the marrow
I knew that you were moving like the continental drift
And yea the wind would soon be blowing you away
So I didn′t let go and I'm still holding on today
Hold on to me girl we′re not going down in flames
Though a fire's burnt the ground every mile in the trail we′ve made
We've seen times that were rough and we′ve shined
Like a lantern in the darkest coal mine
So take my hand. We'll keep heading up to the light
The heavens up above are falling to
The ground and I just try to understand
Every way and anyway to make it home alive and lay still hand in hand
And in the black where the heart is taxed to the bone leaving one bare
Don't let go my dear.
Hold on to me girl we′re not going down in flames
Though a fire′s burnt the ground every mile in the trail we've made
We′ve seen times that were rough and we've shined
Like a lantern in the darkest coal mine
So take my hand. We′ll keep heading up to the light
Hold on to me girl we're not going down in flames
Though a fire′s burnt the ground every mile in the trail we've made
We've seen times that were rough and we′ve shined
Like a lantern in the darkest coal mine
So take my hand. We′ll keep heading up to the light
The song "The Light" by Chuck Ragan & Austin Lucas is about perseverance and staying together through tough times. The lyrics suggest that the singer and his partner have been through difficult times but have come out stronger on the other side, shining bright like a lantern in the darkest coal mine. The singer urges his partner to hold onto him because they will not go down in flames, even though a fire has burned the ground every mile of the trail they have made. He acknowledges that their story began like a hurricane, but he held on tight and is still holding on today.
The song's title, "The Light," likely refers to hope, perseverance, and overcoming obstacles. In the chorus, the singer says that they will keep heading up to the light, suggesting that they are always pushing forward, even when things get tough. The verse about the heavens falling to the ground and trying to understand every way to make it home alive suggests that the singer and his partner are facing a crisis or difficult situation, but they are determined to make it through together.
Line by Line Meaning
Hold on to me girl we're not going down in flames
Don't lose hope, our situation may seem bad, but we won't give up and fail
Though a fire's burnt the ground every mile in the trail we've made
We've faced obstacles and challenges that have left their mark, but we've forged ahead despite them
We've seen times that were rough and we've shined
We've experienced difficult times, but we've persevered and overcome them with strength and resilience
Like a lantern in the darkest coal mine
We've provided light and guidance in the midst of darkness and hardship
So take my hand. We'll keep heading up to the light
Let's continue moving forward together towards hope, optimism, and a better future
Our story began like a bona fide hurricane down in old Boheme
Our history together started out tumultuously and in a chaotic manner
Like the blast from a barrel shook me down to the marrow
The intensity and impact of our early experiences together profoundly affected me
Left me begging you for more of the same
Despite the challenges we may have faced, I wanted to continue on this path with you
I knew that you were moving like the continental drift
I recognized that you were moving forward and changing, just like the earth's tectonic plates shift over time
And yea the wind would soon be blowing you away
I understood that external factors could potentially take you away from me
The heavens up above are falling to
Catastrophic events seem to be happening all around us
The ground and I just try to understand
I'm trying to make sense of the chaos and turmoil
Every way and anyway to make it home alive and lay still hand in hand
Despite the uncertainty and danger, I'm determined to make it through and be together with you
And in the black where the heart is taxed to the bone leaving one bare
In the darkest moments, when everything feels hopeless and exhausting, we're stripped down to our most vulnerable selves
Don't let go my dear.
Even in the toughest times, we need to hold onto each other and support one another
Writer(s): Chuck Ragan
Contributed by Jordan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
CuntInBoots
Hold on to me girl we′re not going down in flames
Though a fire's burnt the ground every mile in the trail we′ve made
We've seen times that were rough and we've shined
Like a lantern in the darkest coal mine
So take my hand. We′ll keep heading up to the light
Our story began like a bona fide hurricane down in old Boheme
Like the blast from a barrel shook me down to the marrow
Left me begging you for more of the same
I knew that you were moving like the continental drift
And yea the wind would soon be blowing you away
So I didn′t let go and I'm still holding on today
Hold on to me girl we′re not going down in flames
Though a fire's burnt the ground every mile in the trail we′ve made
We've seen times that were rough and we′ve shined
Like a lantern in the darkest coal mine
So take my hand. We'll keep heading up to the light
The heavens up above are falling to
The ground and I just try to understand
Every way and anyway to make it home alive and lay still hand in hand
And in the black where the heart is taxed to the bone leaving one bare
Don't let go my dear.
Hold on to me girl we′re not going down in flames
Though a fire′s burnt the ground every mile in the trail we've made
We′ve seen times that were rough and we've shined
Like a lantern in the darkest coal mine
So take my hand. We′ll keep heading up to the light
Hold on to me girl we're not going down in flames
Though a fire′s burnt the ground every mile in the trail we've made
We've seen times that were rough and we′ve shined
Like a lantern in the darkest coal mine
So take my hand. We′ll keep heading up to the light
Urilla Graves
I adore this song.
Mat Sch
does anyone have the tabs of this wonderful song?
Jeredg
Our story began like a bona fide hurricane down in old Boheme
Urilla Graves
it's perfect
Maea Maille
Awesome
Eva Käfer
Can anyone give me the lyrics of the second verse, which is sung by chuck ragen hinself?
denosi67
It should be something like this:
Chorus part 1: D - A - G - D (last D chord, lift your index finger accordingly)
Chorus part 2: no clue, sorry! It might be: G - C - F barré - G ?
Verse: G - C - D - G
I'm probably the worst guitarist on the planet, but hey, I tried :).
phill schneider
jaja,,,Bien hecho man,,,
holdingontowater
looks like southern utah