In 2010, Elvis Blue took part in Idols (South Africa) and was announced winner on the finals held on 2 November 2010. For the finals, he sang "The Things My Father Said" originally by Black Stone Cherry. He was awarded R250,000, a record deal, as well as a car and R50,000 worth of music equipment. Elvis received 64% of the votes. The runner up was Lloyd Cele who sang another specially written song for Idols titled "Thanks to You" also ended up receiving R250,000 splitting the grand prize. In an unprecedented gesture of friendship, Elvis and Lloyd had decided before the results of the final show to share the cash prize equally. The winning song became the debut single of the album "Elvis Blue".
Lighthouse
Elvis Blue Lyrics
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The earth below
Gravity pulls me, I cant resist you
There is no question, there is no warning
You spin me round, darkness is falling
Theres only one way out.
You know you reel me in
You know you pull me closer
Tonight,
Miles away, I can look down from space
Know where Ive been
Know where I am and where Im going.
Lost at sea I see you shine for me
You are my lighthouse
You are my lighthouse.
Millions of stars in one *constellation*
Could guide me home
You are the reason, you are my calling
Longing to hold you, Longing to have you
To myself, you are the one thing keeping me going now
Youre the air I breathe, youre the voice inside my head
Youre the fire inside my heart.
Miles away, I can look down from space
Know where Ive been
Know where I am and where Im going.
Lost at sea I see you shine for me
You are my lighthouse
You are my lighthouse.
Yeah, when my world comes crashing down,
I can find my way out,
You are there to light the way
Shining so bright
Look to the sky now, look to the water
"Look to the sky now, look to the water, the earth below" Elvis Blue urges his listeners to cast their gaze beyond themselves and take a moment to appreciate the majesty of the world around them. He likens the force that draws him towards his lover to the pull of gravity, a force that cannot be resisted. There is no warning, no question, in the urgency of his love. He is "lost at sea" and she is his shining beacon, his lighthouse, guiding him home. He longs to hold and have her to himself, for she is the air he breathes, the voice inside his head, the fire inside his heart. When the world comes crashing down around him, she is the one constant presence that can light his way and keep him going.
The lyrics to "Lighthouse" are a touching tribute to the power of love and the enduring nature of deep emotional connections. The metaphor of the lighthouse is particularly resonant, evoking a sense of safety and refuge in times of darkness and uncertainty. The song's soaring chorus and uplifting melody underscore its message of hope, perseverance, and the enduring power of love to guide us through life's trials and tribulations.
Line by Line Meaning
Look to the sky now, look to the water
Pay attention to your surroundings - the sky and water - in search of guidance.
The earth below
The grounding element of life that reminds us of our humanity.
Gravity pulls me, I cant resist you
Being drawn towards someone or something so strongly that it's difficult to resist.
There is no question, there is no warning
A sense of inevitability or fate that cannot be avoided or questioned.
You spin me round, darkness is falling
Feeling dizzy, disoriented or lost without direction.
Theres only one way out.
Having limited choices or options when it comes to making decisions or taking action.
You know you reel me in
Feeling captivated, charmed or entranced by someone or something.
You know you pull me closer
Being drawn towards someone or something that brings a sense of warmth or comfort.
You know you keep me warm
Creating a sense of safety, security and peace of mind during difficult times.
Miles away, I can look down from space
Having a broad perspective and a greater sense of awareness when looking at one's life from a distance.
Know where Ive been
Gaining understanding and knowledge of one's past experiences and how they have shaped them.
Know where I am and where Im going.
Having a clear sense of direction, purpose or vision for one's life.
Lost at sea I see you shine for me
Feeling lost and directionless, yet finding hope and guidance through the light of someone or something that stands out from the darkness.
You are my lighthouse
Being a beacon of light that guides and protects, even in the midst of uncertainty, doubt or fear.
Millions of stars in one *constellation*
Finding one's way through life by following a pattern, design or map that connects the dots of the universe.
Could guide me home
Having faith in a greater power or force that can lead one towards a place of belonging, acceptance and peace.
You are the reason, you are my calling
Feeling a sense of purpose, passion or destiny that is driven by someone or something that is meaningful and significant.
Longing to hold you, Longing to have you
Feeling a strong desire and need to be close to someone or something that brings joy, comfort or happiness.
To myself, you are the one thing keeping me going now
Feeling motivated, encouraged and inspired by someone or something that serves as a source of strength during challenging times.
Youre the air I breathe, youre the voice inside my head
Being so deeply connected to someone or something that it becomes a part of one's very existence, thoughts and feelings.
Youre the fire inside my heart.
A source of intense passion, creativity or energy that drives and inspires one's actions and emotions.
Yeah, when my world comes crashing down,
Experiencing a sense of loss, pain or turmoil that shakes one's sense of stability, security or balance.
I can find my way out,
Knowing that there is a path, strategy or solution to overcome the challenges and obstacles that one faces.
You are there to light the way
Feeling guided, protected and supported by someone or something that shows the way forward, even in the darkest moments.
Shining so bright
Bringing radiance, hope and optimism to a situation or context that seems bleak or daunting.
Contributed by Maria F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@agnesmkhuzangwe7308
Look to the sky now, look to the water
The earth below
Gravity pulls me
I can't resist you
There is no question, there is no warning
You spin me round
Darkness is falling
There's only one way out
You know you reel me in
You know you pull me closer
You know you keep me warm
Tonight
Miles away
I can look down from space
And know where I've been
Know where I am and where I'm going
Lost at sea
I see you shine for me
You are my lighthouse
You are my lighthouse
Millions of stars in one constellation
Could guide me home
You are the reason
You are my calling
Longing to hold you, longing to have you
To myself
You are the one thing
Keeping me going now
You're the air I breathe
You're the voice inside my head
You're the fire inside my heart
Miles away
I can look down from space
And know where I've been
Know where I am and where I'm going
Lost at sea
I see you shine for me
You are my lighthouse
You are my lighthouse
Yeah, when my world comes crashing down
I can find my way out
You are there to light the way
Shining so bright
Miles away
I can look down from space
Know where I've been
Know where I am and where I'm going
Lost at sea
I see you shine for me
You are my lighthouse
You are my lighthouse
Miles away
I can look down from space
And know where I've been
Know where I am and where I'm going
Lost at sea
I see you shine for me
You are my lighthouse
You are my lighthouse
@loranechinoingira75
Still loving this song in 2022. It just gets me there. Thank you again for being obedient to God. Be blessed.
@ntombimoyo9760
This song still has me. Got me through some bad days in 2013. 2019 I'm still feeling it😍
@manzimoto
Me too ❤
@agnesmkhuzangwe7308
Look to the sky now, look to the water
The earth below
Gravity pulls me
I can't resist you
There is no question, there is no warning
You spin me round
Darkness is falling
There's only one way out
You know you reel me in
You know you pull me closer
You know you keep me warm
Tonight
Miles away
I can look down from space
And know where I've been
Know where I am and where I'm going
Lost at sea
I see you shine for me
You are my lighthouse
You are my lighthouse
Millions of stars in one constellation
Could guide me home
You are the reason
You are my calling
Longing to hold you, longing to have you
To myself
You are the one thing
Keeping me going now
You're the air I breathe
You're the voice inside my head
You're the fire inside my heart
Miles away
I can look down from space
And know where I've been
Know where I am and where I'm going
Lost at sea
I see you shine for me
You are my lighthouse
You are my lighthouse
Yeah, when my world comes crashing down
I can find my way out
You are there to light the way
Shining so bright
Miles away
I can look down from space
Know where I've been
Know where I am and where I'm going
Lost at sea
I see you shine for me
You are my lighthouse
You are my lighthouse
Miles away
I can look down from space
And know where I've been
Know where I am and where I'm going
Lost at sea
I see you shine for me
You are my lighthouse
You are my lighthouse
@thepebblescorner9507
Can't believe that this song is still keeping me going after all these years still sounds new to me.
@Manqobz
At first I was not convinced about this guy..now I am convinced, he is truly talented..perfect song.wish him all the best in his future
@ivenkabelo1600
Remember walking to school listening to this song everyday back in 2011 & now this many years later my connection to the song hasn't aged a bit, Grateful for our country has people who shared their talents with us such as Elvis
@keabetswebokaba4144
What a beautiful song!!! Love it.
@jesse2719
Loving this dude it's pure talent
@siyamabusela7558
Hey Mr Elv, you are pure talented and keep going on and keep shining 🌟