See the Light
Earth Wind & Fire Lyrics


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Lookin' through the clouds, what do you see?
Sky of gases, child in need
Troubles everywhere, more than I can bear
So I'm searching from within
Help them see the light

I'm a blossom, in the sun, sunshine of love
Singing loud to the one, I love above.
Shine on sun, let your light, guide my way.
For so long, there's been such darkness,

Got to be a better way
Keep me lord, help me to grow.
So I may, reap the fruits,
Of a free and happy soul.
Help them see the light.

Give me strength, when temptation calls.
Lift me up when life's battles make me fall.
Shelter me from the evil and the wrong.
So when ya call, dear lord, I said I'll be strong.

Walk with me, when the stormy nights are cold,
In your hand lies all control.

Master, then when my final song is sung,




With your mercy, I pray that you'll say well done.
Help them see the light

Overall Meaning

"See The Light" by Earth Wind and Fire is a song that touches on many themes of hope, love, and faith. The song begins with the singer looking through the clouds and seeing a world full of problems and troubles he cannot bear. He decides to search within himself to find a way to help those in need see the light. The song continues to describe the singer's relationship with a higher power, and how he seeks guidance and strength to overcome life's challenges.


The chorus of the song is a plea for help to see the light of hope in a dark world. The lyrics describe the singer as a flower in the sun, singing to the one he loves above, asking for guidance and a better way to live. This song speaks to the human condition of wanting to make a positive impact on the world, but feeling overwhelmed by the challenges and struggles we face.


Overall, "See The Light" conveys a message of hope and perseverance through faith and love. It encourages listeners to lean on a higher power for strength and guidance in times of trouble, and to keep trying to make a positive impact on the world.


Line by Line Meaning

Lookin' through the clouds, what do you see?
Asking the listener to think about what is beyond the surface level view when observing the world.


Sky of gases, child in need
Acknowledging the issues humanity faces such as air pollution and the need for the betterment of our younger generations.


Troubles everywhere, more than I can bear
Expressing the overwhelming effect of societal issues that can cause mental and emotional distress.


So I'm searching from within
Trying to find happiness and purpose in one's self despite the external issues of the world.


Help them see the light
Encouraging people to open their minds and hearts towards positivity and enlightenment.


I'm a blossom, in the sun, sunshine of love
Metaphorically describing oneself as a flower that is basking in feelings of love and wholesomeness.


Singing loud to the one, I love above.
Giving thanks and vocalizing gratitude towards a higher power or deity.


Shine on sun, let your light, guide my way.
Metaphorically using the sun as a guide to steer one's self towards a brighter future.


For so long, there's been such darkness,
Reflecting on the duration of negative and detrimental actions that have occurred in the past.


Got to be a better way
Expressing a belief in having faith that there are options for a brighter future.


Keep me lord, help me to grow.
Requesting the aid of a higher power to help one's self become better and spiritual growth.


So I may, reap the fruits,
Discussing the rewards of personal growth and the positive changes one may experience as a result.


Of a free and happy soul.
Expressing a desire to be internally at peace and happy with life.


Give me strength, when temptation calls.
Asking for guidance in making difficult life decisions and staying grounded when faced with adversity.


Lift me up when life's battles make me fall.
Requesting spiritual and emotional aid when faced with the aftermath of negative and traumatic experiences.


Shelter me from the evil and the wrong.
Asking for protection from negative forces in the world and those who wish harm onto others.


So when ya call, dear lord, I said I'll be strong.
Pledging to maintain a sense of spiritual and inner strength when faced with adversity and challenging times.


Walk with me, when the stormy nights are cold,
Requesting for a higher power to provide comfort and guidance during times of hardships.


In your hand lies all control.
Recognizing and acknowledging that a higher power is ultimately in control of one's life and destiny.


Master, then when my final song is sung,
Reflecting on the end of one's life and eventual spiritual ascension.


With your mercy, I pray that you'll say well done.
Asking for the approval and blessing of a higher power at the end of one's life.


Help them see the light
Encouraging others to seek out enlightenment and positive energy in their lives.




Lyrics ยฉ Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LORENZO DUNN, LORENZO RUSSELL DUNN, LOUISE HARDY, PHILIP BAILEY, PHILIP JAMES BAILEY

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Wayne Lynch

Church? Just play this...1:30
I'm a blossom, in the sun, sunshine of love
Singing loud to the one, I love above.
Shine on sun, let your light, guide my way.
For so long, there's been such darkness,
Got to be a better way
Keep me lord, help me to grow.
So I may, reap the fruits,
Of a free and happy soul.
Help them see the light.
Give me strength, when temptation calls.
Lift me up when life's battles make me fall.
Shelter me from the evil and the wrong.
So when ya call, dear lord, I said I'll be strong.
Walk with me, when the stormy nights are cold,
In your hand lies all control.
Master, then when my final song is sung,
With your mercy, I pray that you'll say well done.
Help them see the light



DCOOP THE MANN

I listen to all kinds of music, from all kinds of genres and I don't like to say one group or person, etc, is the "GREATEST OF ALL TIME", etc, but this WHY I think EARTH, WIND & FIRE "IS" the "GREATEST OF ALL TIME."
As a 6 yr. old boy, I was stuck in a foster home with 3 of my brothers (I'm the youngest), where we were abused by our foster parents, who were alcoholics. We were just a state check to them. Every day and every night I was drowning and suffocating. One day we got a record player and albums - but not from them! They just stole the money the state allotted for us - then E, W & F came through the speakers! With songs like, SEE THE LIGHT, BE EVER WONDERFUL (when Maurice White - R.I.P. - said, DON'T LET THE WORLD CHANGE YOUR MIND, it really spoke to me), THAT'S THE WAY OF THE WORLD, it all really spoke to me! We didn't get back with our family 'til I was 12! I still remember the day our social worker came to the house and told us we were going back with our family! One of my brothers and I ran into the bathroom and started singing Chic's GOOD TIMES, which was the popular song at that time.

E, W & F SAVED MY LIFE AND SUSTAINED ME the whole 6 yrs. - which felt like eternity, believe me - I was there! There's NO WAY. NO WAY, I would've survived those 6 yrs. without E, W & F! NO WAY.
I was just preparing myself to runaway when my family came and got us! I had tried a couple of times, but since I was so young, it was easy for them to catch up to me and / or find me. My brothers were reluctant to runaway, so I decided I was going to go it alone, come what may.

THIS IS WHY E, W & F IS THE GREATEST BAND OF ALL TIME!
THEY SAVED MY LIFE AND I THINK THE LIFE OF A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE, TOO, even if their "STORY" isn't as dramatic as mine.
GOD BLESS EVERYONE HERE AND GOD BLESS E, W & F!



All comments from YouTube:

Ronald Higgins

This song is a prayer! I taught my oldest son (34) this song when he was about 8 or 9, so that he could really understand the content and apply it to his life. God is good!

HTC 1M8

All the time.

Jeanette Hagerman

All the time. Amen!

Gary Smith

You were a good TEACHER. WE HAVE 3 GENERATIONS PARENTAL ROT. THATS WHY THESE KIDS ARE SO TERRIBLE. GOOD PEOPLE ARE HAVING LESS KIDS BAD PEOPLE ARE HAVING MORE.

Linda Robinson

AMEN โคโคโคโคโค

R.E. Calhoun

I totally agree, definitely a prayer, beautifully constructed!๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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UPT123

It's nearly impossible to pick one EWF song and call it favorite but this song is just close to my heart.

Light Of Eloah

Imagination is my all time favorite.

Chermaine Bigby

@Light Of Eloah I love that song from the Spirit album

mxfxdlg

Same here. This tune brings so many wonderful memories of my youth, growing up with musical guidance from my parents, brother, sisters and the brothers White. Maurice and Verdine taught me about the love you put in the music you make.

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