He released his first album, Just a Little More Love, in 2002. Later, he released Guetta Blaster (2004) and Pop Life (2007). Guetta achieved mainstream success with his 2009 album One More Love which included the hit singles "When Love Takes Over", "Gettin' Over You", "Sexy Bitch" and "Memories", the first three of which reached number one in the United Kingdom. The 2011 follow-up album, Nothing but the Beat, continued this success, containing the hit singles "Where Them Girls At", "Little Bad Girl", "Without You", "Titanium" and "Turn Me On". In 2018, he released the album 7 featuring J Balvin, Nicki Minaj, Jason Derulo, Sia, G-Eazy, and more. The album also featured twelve tracks by his alias Jack Back. In 2019, he started a new movement together with fellow producer Morten Breum called "future rave", releasing their New Rave EP in July 2020. Guetta and Sia reunited to release "Let's Love" in September 2020.
Guetta's accolades include two Grammy Awards, an American Music Award, and a Billboard Music Award. In June 2021, Guetta sold his recorded music catalog for an amount in the region of US$100 million, with Music Business Worldwide citing a source saying it was more than that, but less than US$150 million.
Shed a Light
David Guetta Lyrics
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All that I'm asking for is forgiveness
Are you even listening? Am I talking to myself again?
I keep on staring up at the ceiling
Waiting for you to give me some kind of reason
Are you even listening? Am I talking to myself again?
And I know you don't owe me your love
Ain't no way I'm giving up on you
Don't leave me here in the dark when it's hard to see
Show me your heart, shed a light on me
If you love me, say so, if you love me say so
You know I can't live without you, I'm on my knees
Where are you now? Shed a light on me
If you love me, say so, if you love me say so
Why when I call, you never answer?
I'll try to talk, you keep on dancing
I can feel you on my skin, but am I only dancing with the wind?
And I know you don't owe me your love
And I know that you don't owe me nothing at all
Ain't no way I'm giving up on you
Don't leave me here in the dark when it's hard to see
Show me your heart, shed a light on me
If you love me, say so, if you love me say so
If you love me, say something
You know I can't live without you, I'm on my knees
Where are you now? Shed a light on me
If you love me, say so, if you love me say so
Shed a light, shed a light on me
Shed a light, shed a light on me
Don't leave me here in the dark when it's hard to see
Show me your heart, shed a light on me
If you love me, say so, if you love me say so
"Shed A Light" is a heartfelt plea for connection and understanding in a relationship that feels distant and one-sided. The singer is expressing their frustration and vulnerability, asking for forgiveness and reaching out for reassurance that their partner is truly listening to them. They feel ignored and left in the dark, longing for some kind of explanation or reason behind the emotional distance.
The chorus emphasizes the singer's desperation for their partner's love and affirmation. They are begging for their partner to show them their true feelings, to shed a light on their heart, and to openly declare their love. The repeated line "if you love me, say so" reflects their fear of being left in uncertainty and their need for reassurance. The singer is unwilling to give up on the relationship despite the challenges they are facing, expressing their dedication and commitment.
The second verse adds another layer to the story, depicting an ongoing pattern of lack of communication. The singer feels ignored and dismissed when they try to reach out to their partner, who seems to be more interested in other things, represented by the line "I can feel you on my skin, but am I only dancing with the wind?" This metaphor suggests that their connection feels ephemeral, lacking substance and depth.
Overall, "Shed A Light" is a plea for transparency, emotional connection, and validation in a relationship that feels distant and frustrating. The lyrics depict the vulnerability and desperation of someone who is craving love and understanding from their partner but feels like they are being kept at arm's length.
Line by Line Meaning
Why are you keeping me at a distance?
Why are you pushing me away and not allowing me to get close to you?
All that I'm asking for is forgiveness
All I want is for you to forgive me.
Are you even listening? Am I talking to myself again?
Do you even hear me? Do I have to speak to myself because you're not listening?
I keep on staring up at the ceiling
I find myself constantly looking up at the ceiling in frustration and contemplation.
Waiting for you to give me some kind of reason
I'm patiently waiting for you to provide me with any sort of explanation.
And I know you don't owe me your love
I understand that I'm not entitled to your love.
And I know that you don't owe me nothing at all
I also realize that you don't owe me anything.
Ain't no way I'm giving up on you
There's absolutely no chance that I'll abandon you.
Don't leave me here in the dark when it's hard to see
Please don't abandon me in this difficult situation where clarity is scarce.
Show me your heart, shed a light on me
Reveal your true feelings to me, provide me with guidance.
If you love me, say so, if you love me say so
If you truly love me, express it verbally, let me hear it from you.
You know I can't live without you, I'm on my knees
You're aware that I cannot exist without you, I'm desperate and pleading.
Where are you now? Shed a light on me
Where are you currently? Illuminate my path and provide me with clarity.
If you love me, say so, if you love me say so
If you truly love me, express it verbally, let me hear it from you.
Why when I call, you never answer?
Why do you consistently ignore my calls and refuse to respond?
I'll try to talk, you keep on dancing
I attempt to communicate, but you continually divert your attention and engage in other activities.
I can feel you on my skin, but am I only dancing with the wind?
I sense your presence, but I wonder if it's just a fleeting and insubstantial connection.
If you love me, say something
If you truly love me, express it in some form, communicate with me.
Shed a light, shed a light on me
Provide me with clarity, reveal the truth to me.
Don't leave me here in the dark when it's hard to see
Please don't abandon me in this difficult situation where clarity is scarce.
Show me your heart, shed a light on me
Reveal your true feelings to me, provide me with guidance.
If you love me, say so, if you love me say so
If you truly love me, express it verbally, let me hear it from you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Pierre David Guetta, Dennis Bierbrodt, Stefan Dabruck, Juergen Dohr, Jason Evigan, Jacob Kasher, Guido Kramer, Ammar Malik, John Ryan, Robin Schultz, Giorgio Tuinfort
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@revanmikayilov5232
Why are you keeping me at a distance?
All that I'm asking for is forgiveness
Are you even listening? Am I talking to myself again?
I keep on staring up at the ceiling
Waiting for you to give me some kind of reason
Are you even listening? Am I talking to myself again?
And I know you don't owe me your love
And I know that you don't owe me nothing at all
Ain't no way I'm giving up on you
Don't leave me here in the dark when it's hard to see
Show me your heart, shed a light on me
If you love me, say so, If you love me, say so
You know I can't live without you, I'm on my knees
Where are you now? Shed a light on me
If you love me, say so, If you love me, say so
Why when I call, you never answer?
I'll try to talk, you keep on dancing
I can feel you on my skin, but am I only dancing with the wind?
And I know you don't owe me your love
And I know that you don't owe me nothing at all
Ain't no way I'm giving up on you
Don't leave me here in the dark when it's hard to see
Show me your heart, shed a light on me
If you love me, say so, If you love me, say so
If you love me, say something
You know I can't live without you, I'm on my knees
Where are you now? Shed a light on me
If you love me, say so, If you love me, say so
Shed a light, shed a light on me
Shed a light, shed a light on me
Don't leave me here in the dark when it's hard to see
Show me your heart, shed a light on me
If you love me, say so, If you love me, say so
@pramestyfitrihandayani6190
Shed a Light
David Guetta, Robin Schulz, ...
Why are you keeping me at a distance?
All that I'm asking for is forgiveness
Are you even listening? Am I talking to myself again?
I keep on staring up at the ceiling
Waiting for you to give me some kind of reason
Are you even listening? Am I talking to myself again?
And I know you don't owe me your love
And I know that you don't owe me nothing at all
Ain't no way I'm giving up on you
Don't leave me here in the dark when it's hard to see
Show me your heart, shed a light on me
If you love me, say so, if you love me say so
You know I can't live without you, I'm on my knees
Where are you now? Shed a light on me
If you love me, say so, if you love me say so
Why when I call, you never answer?
I'll try to talk, you keep on dancing
I can feel you on my skin, but am I only dancing with the wind?
And I know you don't owe me your love
And I know that you don't owe me nothing at all
Ain't no way I'm giving up on you
Don't leave me here in the dark when it's hard to see
Show me your heart, shed a light on me
If you love me, say so, if you love me say so
If you love me, say something
You know I can't live without you, I'm on my knees
Where are you now? Shed a light on me
If you love me, say so, if you love me say so
Shed a light, shed a light on me
Shed a light, shed a light on me
Don't leave me here in the dark when it's hard to see
Show me your heart, shed a light on me
If you love me, say so, if you love me say so
@Banzayt
So underrated literally one of the greatests song of all time
@maxwest3898
agree
@jamesneivandt2856
Max West no wtf this song is so bad
@nosferatu7611
daddy long head you got a bad taste on music 1:20
@mariacimpan4286
I remember it had a lyric video. It was pretty amazing, and it wasn’t that underrated back then. Idk what happened with that video.🤷🏼♀️
@mhlaclase178
TOp
@zoranafilipovic8921
I totally forgot about this one, brings back good memories...
@vangogh1980
I forgot it too until i listened in Spotify. What sort of good memories you have about song? Shed a Light on me..
@zoranafilipovic8921
@@vangogh1980 hahahaha pun intended 😂 It was just a happier times in general when I first heard this song...
@vangogh1980
@@zoranafilipovic8921 whats your fav song now?