Foy Vance is a songsmith born in Bangor, County Down, who is now living in … Read Full Bio ↴Foy Vance is a songsmith born in Bangor, County Down, who is now living in London. He released his first single "Gabriel and the vagabond" c/w with "Indiscriminate Act of kindness" on December 18th, 2006 on Wurdamouth Records. The songs "Gabriel and the Vagabond" and "Homebird" was featured in the second season of the US TV drama Grey's Anatomy and received an incredible response and demand to release the track as a single.

"Indiscriminate Act of Kindness", one of Foy’s most popular tracks "live" was featured in the a TV commercial for Great Ormond Street Hospital which was aired in the UK up until Christmas of 2006. Foy often uses alternative tunings for his guitar, for example the song 'Indiscriminate Act of Kindness' he uses the tuning CGDGCe.

Foy has previously released two limited edition EPs on Wurdamouth records; "Live Sessions and the birth of the Toilet tour" and "Watermelon Oranges". His regular piano player is London based composer Jules Maxwell.

Shed a Little Light
Foy Vance Lyrics

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They say that love is hard to find
Sure found it hard to find mine
Although love walked right up to my face
She said you can only love what you'd die for, babe

Well shed a little light so I can find you
And don't let darkness hide you from my face
Baby, shed a little light so I can find you

Well I'd surely die for your embrace

And the second love reveals
Trouble is hard on its heels
And love walked right up, stood by my side
And said if it's love or death, baby, no need to decide

Well shed a little light so I can find you
Don't let darkness hide you from my face
Baby, shed a little light so I can find you
Well I'd surely die for your embrace

Babe, shed a little light so I can find you
Don't let darkness hide you from my face
Baby, I've got a light, let it show me how to find you
But it might just blind you before that, baby

Well it might just blind you before that, baby
It might just blind you before that, babe

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of Foy Vance's song "Shed a Little Light," he sings about the difficulty of finding true love. He explains that although love walked right up to his face, he still found it hard to come by. The personification of love walking up to his face suggests that he has had opportunities for love but has been unable to seize them. He then quotes a phrase, saying "you can only love what you'd die for," emphasizing that true love requires a deep commitment and sacrifice. The singer is asking for help to find the person he loves.

In the second verse, Vance takes a more optimistic approach, suggesting that he has found love, but with it comes trouble. He sings that love stood by his side and gave him the choice between love or death, meaning that he must be willing to risk everything for it. The repeated line "shed a little light so I can find you" is a plea for help and reiterates the idea that love is not always easy to come by or maintain.

Overall, "Shed a Little Light" is a love song that emphasizes the importance of commitment, sacrifice, and perseverance in romantic partnerships. The lyrics' metaphors and personification of love help create a moving and relatable song about the struggles of finding and keeping true love.

Line by Line Meaning

They say that love is hard to find
People commonly believe that finding true love is difficult

Sure found it hard to find mine
The singer struggled to find their own true love

Although love walked right up to my face
Despite the struggle, the singer ultimately found love when it unexpectedly presented itself

She said you can only love what you'd die for, babe
Love is defined as the willingness to make the ultimate sacrifice for another person

Well shed a little light so I can find you
The artist asks for help and guidance in finding their loved one

And don't let darkness hide you from my face
The singer hopes to overcome any obstacles that might prevent them from finding their loved one

Baby, shed a little light so I can find you
The singer reiterates their plea for assistance in locating their loved one

Well I'd surely die for your embrace
The artist is willing to go to extremes to be reunited with their loved one

And the second love reveals
Once love is discovered,

Trouble is hard on its heels
Challenges and difficulties often arise in relationships once they begin

And love walked right up, stood by my side
Despite the difficulties, love remains present and supportive

And said if it's love or death, baby, no need to decide
True love is worth dying for, and the artist does not need to choose between the two

Baby, I've got a light, let it show me how to find you
The singer now claims to have a light of their own, and asks for their loved one's guidance in finding the way

But it might just blind you before that, baby
The singer acknowledges that the journey to find their loved one may not be easy, and may even be blinding

Well it might just blind you before that, baby
The singer repeats their caution that finding their loved one carries risks and difficulties

It might just blind you before that, babe
Once again, the artist repeats the warning that the search may be difficult

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Foy Vance

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