His song ‘Lights’, co written with Klaus Badelt, appeared on the soundtrack to the Werner Herzog movie, Rescue Dawn, starring Christian Bale and Steve Zahn.
He has received almost 1 million plays on Myspace and will be releasing his album ‘The Dreamers machine’ at the end of 2010.
He has also been commissioned to write for Toyota and British Telecom in their nationwide advertising campaigns.
Over the past 2 years he has co written with Grammy nominated writer Sacha Skarbek (James Blunt, Jason Mraz), Brit award winner Blair Mackichan, Magnus Fiennes (co-wrote and produced All Saints million selling debut album, Tom Jones, Morcheeba), Martin Briley (Celine Dion, Pat Benatar, NSYNC), Russ desalvo (Lionel Richie) and Phil Manikiza (Rozalla).
Lights
James Carrington Lyrics
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Why don't you ease yourself back
Listen to silence
Sometimes the quiet's not sad
Even for no one
Turning the pages along
Soak up the silence
Some time's the quiet's your hope
You're still hoping for the light
To shine, shine, shine
Shine, Shine, Shine
Cause lights are for living and breathing inside
So light up your life and hold on for the ride
Lights are for living and revealing
Lights are for the side of you that's feeling
Gather the _____
Use all the strength from your breath
Hang in the lantern
Opens your heart more or less
Shadows surround you
Pockets of lights take their guard
Silence within you
Steady is the beat of your heart
Your still hoping for the light
To shine, shine, shine
Shine, Shine, Shine
Cause lights are for living and breathing inside
So light up your life and hold on for the ride
Lights are for living and revealing
Lights are for the side of you that's feeling
These lyrics by James Carrington are about finding hope and solace in the midst of darkness and silence. The song encourages the listener to take a moment to ease themselves back, listen to the silence, and turn the pages of their life. The quiet is not always sad, and sometimes it can be a source of hope. The song emphasizes the importance of light in living and breathing inside, and how it can reveal different aspects of ourselves.
The lyrics also talk about drawing from our inner strength in difficult times, represented by gathering the "___." Hanging in the lantern opens our hearts, and amidst the darkness and shadows, pockets of light take their guard. The silence within us is steady, represented by the beat of our hearts. The chorus emphasizes the importance of light in our lives, encouraging us to hold on for the ride and let the lights reveal the side of ourselves that is feeling.
Overall, the song is a powerful reminder to find hope and light even in the darkest moments, and to let that light guide us through life's ups and downs.
Line by Line Meaning
Follow the moment
Pay attention to the present and focus on what's happening around you
Why don't you ease yourself back
Relax and take it easy
Listen to silence
Take a moment to be still and listen to the absence of noise
Sometimes the quiet's not sad
Silence doesn't always mean something is wrong or sad
Even for no one
Even if no one is around
Turning the pages along
Moving forward with your life and embracing change
Soak up the silence
Fully immerse yourself in the sound of silence
Some time's the quiet's your hope
Sometimes the absence of noise can be comforting and offer hope
You're still hoping for the light
You are still holding onto hope in difficult times
To shine, shine, shine
To light up and give strength and positivity
Cause lights are for living and breathing inside
The light represents the inner strength and positivity you have
So light up your life and hold on for the ride
Embrace the light and enjoy the journey of life
Lights are for living and revealing
The light reveals the best version of yourself and the potential within you
Lights are for the side of you that's feeling
The light represents the emotional, vulnerable side of you that deserves to be seen and heard
Gather the _____
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Use all the strength from your breath
Find your inner strength and use it to move forward
Hang in the lantern
Hold onto the source of light and hope in your life
Opens your heart more or less
Allows you to be more vulnerable and open with your emotions
Shadows surround you
Difficult times and obstacles are present in your life
Pockets of lights take their guard
There are moments of hope and positivity even within the darkness
Silence within you
The calmness and clarity that comes from within yourself
Steady is the beat of your heart
You have the strength and resilience to keep moving forward, even in difficult times
Contributed by Adeline P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Camecha Clark
Beautiful song
sutandri siregar
Brilliant