He released h… Read Full Bio ↴Isaac Russell (previously RuRu) is from Lindon, Utah.
He released his debut album "Elizabeth" on June 6, 2008 on Northplatte Records produced by Joshua James and McKay Stevens. He signed with Columbia Records in July 2009 re-recorded the "Elizabeth" album with Columbia Records.
His promotional self titled EP is finished with Columbia (5/12/2010).
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Lighthouse
Isaac Russell Lyrics
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Grabs a gun and forsakes his toys
Cause war heroes what we need
Sketching dead by week
So here he stands
He's Not a shell but a different man
He tried to pray with blood stains
But it's so hard
Oh a god fearing business man
Dropped a gun to get a bill in hand
Buy his way into the promise land
Cause salvation weather just ain't for him
He says
If there's a light at the end of the tunnel
Is there a lighthouse at the end?
And who controls it? I guess it just depends
On who you'd like
So now the pacifists Holds a knife
Plans to cut himself late at night
The only peaceful way to live is to die
Two of us will make it out in the end
If there's a light at the end of the tunnel
Is there a lighthouse at the end?
And who controls it? I guess it just depends
On who you like
Lord what you need
And what you believe in
It's all the same to me
In the end
And If there's a light at the end of the tunnel
Is there a lighthouse at the end?
And who controls it? I guess it just depends
On who you'd like
The lyrics of Isaac Russell’s song Lighthouse is a commentary on the different ways people seek salvation or meaning in their lives. The first verse talks about a young man who seeks validation through violence and war, believing that being a “war hero” is what society needs. The second verse addresses the business man who trades his morals for money, believing that buying his way into heaven is the same as being saved. The third verse talks about a pacifist who, in his desperation for peace, contemplates ending his own life to escape the pain of the world.
The chorus of Lighthouse asks if there is a lighthouse at the end of the tunnel as a metaphor for hope and guidance. Who controls it, the lyrics ask, depends on the individual’s beliefs and desires. The song suggests that these different paths don’t necessarily lead to different outcomes or judgments, but rather reflect the inherent complexity of the search for meaning in life. The final line of the song suggests that all paths, regardless of the individual’s beliefs, may lead to the same place in the end.
Overall, Lighthouse is a thought-provoking commentary on how humans seek meaning and purpose in their lives, and how these paths are often influenced by their personal values and beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
Testosterone driven boy
A young man full of masculinity
Grabs a gun and forsakes his toys
Chooses weapons over child's play
Cause war heroes what we need
Believes society needs military heroes
Sketching dead by week
Becoming accustomed to drawing dead bodies
So here he stands
Currently in this situation
He's Not a shell but a different man
Changed person due to his experiences
He tried to pray with blood stains
Attempted to pray despite being covered in blood
But nonetheless prayed again
Still found faith to pray after previous experience
But it's so hard
Difficult to maintain faith in this situation
Oh a god fearing business man
A religious man who is also a successful businessman
Dropped a gun to get a bill in hand
Gave up fighting in favor of making money
Buy his way into the promise land
Attempting to obtain salvation through wealth
Cause salvation weather just ain't for him
Believes religion is not for him despite being religious
He says
He speaks
If there's a light at the end of the tunnel
Wondering if there is hope at the end of struggle
Is there a lighthouse at the end?
Is there something guiding you to salvation?
And who controls it? I guess it just depends
Who has the power? It's up to interpretation
On who you'd like
Dependent on individual preference
So now the pacifists Holds a knife
A person who believes in peace now holds a weapon
Plans to cut himself late at night
Intends to harm oneself quietly
The only peaceful way to live is to die
Death is the only way to escape turmoil
Two of us will make it out in the end
Hope for survival for a few individuals
Lord what you need
What is required by a higher power
And what you believe in
Personal beliefs and faith
It's all the same to me
No matter what the answer is, it doesn't matter to me
And If there's a light at the end of the tunnel
Wondering if there is hope at the end of struggle
Is there a lighthouse at the end?
Is there something guiding you to salvation?
And who controls it? I guess it just depends
Who has the power? It's up to interpretation
On who you'd like
Dependent on individual preference
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: ISAAC RUSSELL
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