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I'm Beginning To See The Light
Ella Fitzgerald and Ink Spots Lyrics


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I never cared much for moonlit skies
I never wink back at fireflies
But now that the stars are in your eyes
I'm beginning to see the light

I never went in for afterglow
Or candlelight on the mistletoe
But now when you turn the lamp down low
I'm beginning to see the light

Used to ramble through the park
Shadowboxing in the dark
Then you came and caused a spark
That's a four-alarm fire now

I never made love by lantern-shine
I never saw rainbows in my wine
But now that your lips are burning mine
I'm beginning to see the light

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of the song, the singer expresses that they never really cared about moonlit skies or fireflies, indicating that they never paid attention to the little things that usually attract people. However, when they saw the stars in the eyes of the person they love, they began to understand the beauty of nature, and that person changed their perspective towards the stars. In the second verse, the singer shows that they were never a romantic person, and they were not attracted to candlelight or afterglow. But, when the subject of their affections turned down the lamp, they began to see the beauty in the little things that create a romantic atmosphere. They found love, and now they are happy to see the light in everything.


The verses show how the singer has grown in love and how their outlook towards love and romance has changed. It shows how they finally understood the beauty in small things that people do for their loved ones. In the final verse of the song, the singer shows how their love has transformed their life completely. They used to be alone and shadowbox in the park, but when the love of their life came into their life, everything changed. Their love is not manipulative or shallow – it’s deep and intense. The two people involved in the relationship are indeed burning with desire, and this is something that the singer didn’t experience before.


Line by Line Meaning

I never cared much for moonlit skies
I did not pay any attention to the moonlit skies before


I never wink back at fireflies
I never bothered with fireflies before


But now that the stars are in your eyes
Now that I see the stars reflecting in your eyes


I'm beginning to see the light
I am starting to understand or see things differently


I never went in for afterglow
I did not like the afterglow of anything before


Or candlelight on the mistletoe
I did not enjoy the candlelight on the mistletoe before


But now when you turn the lamp down low
But now, when you lower the lamp light


I'm beginning to see the light
I am starting to understand or see things differently


Used to ramble through the park
I used to stroll through the park without any particular purpose


Shadowboxing in the dark
I used to throw punches at no one in particular in the darkness


Then you came and caused a spark
But then you entered my life and sparked something in me


That's a four-alarm fire now
That initial spark has turned into a significant and intense attraction


I never made love by lantern-shine
I never had romantic moments in the glow of a lantern before


I never saw rainbows in my wine
I never appreciated the beauty of the world in the way I do now


But now that your lips are burning mine
Now that you are kissing me so passionately


I'm beginning to see the light
I am starting to understand or see things differently




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EDWARD KENNEDY ELLINGTON, DON GEORGE, HARRY JAMES, JOHNNY HODGES

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@TorMax9

I never cared much for moonlit skies
I never winked back at fire flies
But now that the stars are in your eyes
I'm beginning to see the light

I never went in for afterglow
Or candlelight on the mistletoe
But now when you turn the lamp down low
I'm beginning to see the light

Used to ramble through the park
Shadowboxing in the dark
Then you came and caused a spark
That's a four-alarm fire now

I never made love by lantern shine
I never saw rainbows in my wine
But now that your lips are burning mine
I'm beginning to see the light

I never cared much for moonlit skies
I never winked back at fire flies
But now that the stars are in your eyes
I'm beginning to see the light

I never went in for afterglow
Or candlelight on the mistletoe
But now when you turn the lamp down low
I'm beginning to see the light

Used to ramble through the park
Shadowboxing in the dark
Then you came and caused a spark
That's a four-alarm fire now

I never made love by lantern shine
I never saw rainbows in my wine
But now that your lips are burning mine
I'm beginning to see the light, boy

Beginning to see the light, boy
Beginning to see the light

Now that your lips they are burning on mine
I'm beginning to see the light



@thanhnhanphanle137

I never cared much for moonlit skies
I never wink back at fireflies
But now that the stars are in your eyes
I'm beginning to see the light
I never went in for afterglow
Or candlelight on the mistletoe
But now when you turn the lamp down low
I'm beginning to see the light
Used to ramble through the park
Shadowboxing in the dark
Then you came and caused a spark
That's a four-alarm fire now
I never made love by lantern-shine
I never saw rainbows in my wine
But now that your lips are burning mine
I'm beginning to see the light



@suntzu6122

I never cared much for moonlit skies
I never wink back at fireflies
But now that the stars are in your eyes
I'm beginning to see the light

I never went in for afterglow
Or candlelight on the mistletoe
But now when you turn the lamp down low
I'm beginning to see the light

Used to ramble through the park
Shadowboxing in the dark
Then you came and caused a spark
That's a four-alarm fire now

I never made love by lantern-shine
I never saw rainbows in my wine
But now that your lips are burning mine
I'm beginning to see the light



@thesunblood

I never cared much for moonlit skies
I never wink back at fireflies
But now that the stars are in your eyes
I'm beginning to see the light

I never went in for afterglow
Or candlelight on the mistletoe
But now when you turn the lamp down low
I'm beginning to see the light

Used to ramble through the park
Shadowboxing in the dark
Then you came and caused a spark
That's a four-alarm fire now

I never made love by lantern-shine
I never saw rainbows in my wine
But now that your lips are burning mine
I'm beginning to see the light



All comments from YouTube:

@superloose5632

Bill and Ella should’ve recorded a lot more together as they were a great vocal match...

@ajtstvandmusicarchivechann1585

I only heard of the ink spots via the fallout games and man im so glad. They are IMO one of the best bands of thr 1930s and 1940s

@dangerjayneson9487

Give Sam Cooke a listen if you haven't. The ink spots were a huge influence for him. He even toured with them when Sam was still in the soul stirrers. Beautifully unique voice

@itamarnesher930

Same dude

@immortalgamer3960

IMO they are one of the best bands period. So glad Fallout introduced me to them too. :)

@phrog7653

same lol

@LucyWest370

The mills brothers and the andrews sisters were great too

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@andrewteague7348

Austin, I've recently gotten HUGELY into the Ink Spots and it seems that you have the same affection for them. I truly appreciate that you bring this type of music into today's world. Love all of it.

@AustinCasey

***** Hey Andrew, thanks for your comment! I'm always thrilled to meet other Ink Spots fans! Feel free to "Like" Bill Kenny on Facebook. I share some rare and interesting Bill Kenny + Ink Spots related things there often. Keep in touch!
-Austin

@supremetarantulasorcerer165

And now...I can officially relate to this song.

Thanks Bill Kenny and friends,Ella Fitz,Fats,porter,thanks for helping me through my loneliness,it feels good listening to your songs now knowing I can relate to them with my little cherry, I know your not going to see this in heaven but I still want to thank you guys,it's a wonderful world truly.Your wonderful people,all my love.

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