the light
Clutch feat. Beha Lyrics


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They close the curtain
To hide from the dawn
The Rock-Olas fire
Burns on and on

Have no fear the dark of night
She walks before us, Our Lady of Electric Light
She enters the bar room
And lifts her veil
With a voice like running water
She tells them her tale

The patrons all break down at the sight
Standing in the presence of Our Lady of Electric Light

Tiny plastic sabers
Piled high to my knees
Though the war rages on
I still find no enemies
They draw back the curtain
Are blinded by the dawn
And the shining Rock-Ola
Spins on and on

Now I know I can no longer fight
And I run into the arms of Our Lady of Electric Light




Now I know I can no longer fight
And I run into the arms of Our Lady of Electric Light

Overall Meaning

The song "The Light" by Clutch feat. Beha is a poetic tribute to electricity and its transformative power for individuals and society as a whole. The opening lines "They close the curtain to hide from the dawn / The Rock-Olas fire burns on and on" create an image of people who are afraid of the new day and what it might bring into their lives. The "Rock-Ola" is a reference to the Rock-Ola jukebox, a popular model in the 1950s and 60s that played 45 rpm records. The jukebox symbolizes the power of music to lift people's spirits and connect them with their emotions.


The second verse introduces the character of "Our Lady of Electric Light," who is described as walking before us and ushering in the dark of night. The patrons in the bar room are captivated by her voice, which is compared to running water. She tells them her tale, and they are moved to tears by her presence. This verse suggests that music, particularly amplified music, has the power to transport people to another world where they can forget their troubles and connect with something greater than themselves.


The final verse brings the narrative full circle by returning to the image of the Rock-Ola jukebox spinning on and on. The tiny plastic sabers piled high to the singer stand are a whimsical detail that underscores the playful tone of the song. The "war" that rages on could refer to any number of conflicts, both domestic and foreign, but the fact that the singer "still find[s] no enemies" suggests that he has found a way to rise above his surroundings.


In the end, the singer recognizes that he can no longer fight and runs into the arms of "Our Lady of Electric Light." This line suggests that he has found solace and comfort in the power of music and electricity. The song ends on an ambiguous note, leaving open the possibility that the singer's journey is far from over.


Line by Line Meaning

They close the curtain
The people in the bar are trying to escape the light of the dawn.


To hide from the dawn
They are closing the curtains to avoid the light of the morning sun.


The Rock-Olas fire
The jukebox is still playing music.


Burns on and on
The music from the jukebox never stops.


Have no fear the dark of night
Don't be afraid of the darkness.


She walks before us, Our Lady of Electric Light
The jukebox is there to provide comfort and entertainment to the patrons.


She enters the bar room
The music begins to play and everyone listens.


And lifts her veil
The music becomes louder and more intense.


With a voice like running water
The music is soothing and calming.


She tells them her tale
The music relaxes the audience with its narrative quality.


The patrons all break down at the sight
The audience becomes emotional and moved by the music.


Standing in the presence of Our Lady of Electric Light
The jukebox has a powerful impact on the audience.


Tiny plastic sabers
There are small toys or items in the bar.


Piled high to my knees
These small items are stacked up high on the floor.


Though the war rages on
There may be conflict or issues in the world, but they don't matter in this moment.


I still find no enemies
The people in the bar are at peace and enjoying themselves.


They draw back the curtain
The people in the bar open the curtains to face the dawn.


Are blinded by the dawn
The daylight is overwhelming and harsh on their eyes.


And the shining Rock-Ola
The jukebox is still playing music and reflecting light.


Spins on and on
The music continues to play endlessly.


Now I know I can no longer fight
The music has lifted the spirits of the audience.


And I run into the arms of Our Lady of Electric Light
The audience finds solace and comfort in the music of the jukebox.


Now I know I can no longer fight
The music has helped the listener let go of their worries.


And I run into the arms of Our Lady of Electric Light
The listener is captivated by the soothing and powerful sounds of the music.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAN MAINES, JEAN-PAUL GASTER, NEIL FALLON, RICHARD TIMOTHY SULT

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Comments from YouTube:

smninebang

2021 Listening and still drown in love w/ CLUTCH- THE LIGHT. Miss all the sweet moments with the angel whom already up in heaven dancing now. I miss you my one & only momo xx

Felix fernando Manu vaca

Que temon,recien la vuelvo a escuchar despues de mas de 20 años esta cancion me hace sentir joven. Que bellos tiempos de mi juvenrud.

Simi Sup

Ciao Hermano, sono Italiano e te compriendo perfettamente perché é lo mismo para me !

Nikola c290v

Mai sentita ma molto bella 💪

gaetano alagna84

Grandi dj the Clutch alias Dario e Mario Caminita

Jonathan Giovinco

DDD 2000❤️ LAMITICA❤️😍😍😍

-DOMYDJ-

spacca

Giancarlo Lento

CAPOLAVORO.

Женя

Как она поет класс но музыка слаба нужна отрывалка