New Year's Payer
Jeff Buckley Lyrics


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Oooo
Fall in light, fall in light
Fall in light, fall in light.
Feel no shame for what you are
Feel no shame for what you are
Feel no shame for what you are
Feel no shame for what you are
Feel no shame for what you are
As you now are in your heart
Fall in light
Feel no shame for what you are
Feel no shame for what you are
Feel it as a water fall
Fall in light, ooh.
Fall in light, fall in light
Fall in light, ooh.
Fall in light, fall in light
Fall in light, grow in light.
Stand absolved behind your electric chair, dancing.
Stand absolved behind your electric chair, dancing.
Past the sound within the sound
Past the voice within the voice.
Ah. Ah. Ah.
Leave your office, run past your funeral,
Leave your home, car, leave your pulpit.
Join us in the streets where we
Join us in the streets where we
Don't belong
Don't belong
You and the stars
Throwing light
Ooo (repeat)
Fall, fall.
Ooo
Fall in light, fall in light
Fall in light, ooh.




Fall in light, fall in light
Fall in light, grow in light.

Overall Meaning

Jeff Buckley's "New Year's Prayer" is a deeply spiritual and introspective song that encourages listeners to shed shame and embrace their true selves in the light. The opening lines of the song, "Fall in light, fall in light," set the tone for the rest of the piece, which is a plea for the listener to let go of their inhibitions and worries and embrace their inner light. Buckley reassures us that we should "Feel no shame for what you are" and "Fall in light" without hesitation.


The song incorporates religious and biblical themes alongside modern, everyday language. The line "Stand absolved behind your electric chair, dancing" is a powerful image that blends ancient religious imagery with modern technology. The song also encourages us to "Leave your office, run past your funeral, Leave your home, car, leave your pulpit," and join others "where we don't belong." This line evokes a sense of community and belonging that transcends the typical confines of our daily lives.


Overall, "New Year's Prayer" is a song of hope, healing, and peace. It's a powerful reminder to embrace our authentic selves and to let our inner light guide us towards a life of greater fulfillment and joy.


Line by Line Meaning

Fall in light, fall in light
Embrace the light and positivity in life.


Feel no shame for what you are
Be proud of who you are, and don't let anyone make you feel ashamed.


As you now are in your heart
Accept yourself for who you are in your heart, regardless of what others may think.


Feel it as a water fall
Allow the feelings and emotions to flow like a waterfall, without holding back or suppressing them.


Stand absolved behind your electric chair, dancing
Forgive yourself for your past mistakes or wrongdoings, and move on with life joyfully.


Past the sound within the sound
Look deeper to find the true meaning behind things, beyond surface-level understanding.


Past the voice within the voice
Go beyond what people are saying to understand what they truly mean, or what lies beneath their words.


Leave your office, run past your funeral
Get out of your usual routine, and put yourself in a new, unfamiliar, and exciting situation.


Join us in the streets where we don't belong
Get out of your comfort zone and join a new community or group where you might feel like an outsider. Embrace the diversity.


You and the stars throwing light
You are shining like the stars, radiating positivity and optimism.


Fall, fall
Keep falling and surrendering to the natural flow of life.


Fall in light, grow in light
Keep embracing the positivity and letting it empower and strengthen you.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEFF BUCKLEY

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Sara Vos

"New Year's Prayer"

Oooooo, Fall in light, fall in light. Fall in light, fall in light
Feel no shame for what you are [x5]
As you now are in your blood
Fall in light

Feel no shame for what you are
Feel no shame for what you are
Feel it as a water fall
Fall in light, ooh
Fall in light, fall in light, Fall in light, ooh
Fall in light, fall in light, fall in light
Grow in light

Stand absolved behind your electric chair, dancing
Stand absolved behind your electric chair, dancing
Past the sound within the sound
Past the voice within the voice

Leave your office
Run past your funeral
Leave your home, car
Leave your pulpit
Join us in the streets where we
Join us in the streets where we
Don't belong, don't belong
You and the stars
Throwing light

Ooooooh
Fall, fall
Ooooooh
Fall in light, fall in light. fall in light
Oooooh
Fall in light, fall in light fall in light
Grow in light



SaeHeyKid

Oooooo
Fall in light, fall in light, fall in light
Fall in light...

Feel no shame for what you are [x 4]
Feel no shame for what you were
As the marrow in your bones
Fall in light...

Feel no shame for what you are
Feel no shame for what you are
Feel it as a waterfall
Fall in light
Ooo, fall in light, fall in light, fall in light
Ooo, fall in light, fall in light, fall in light
Grow in light

Stand absolved
Behind your electric chair
Dance
Stand absolved
Behind your electric chair
Dancing...
Past the sound within the sound
Past the voice within the voice
Oh, ah, ah, ah...

Leave your office; run past your funeral
Leave your home—car; leave your pulpit
Join us in the streets where we
Join us in the streets where we
Don't belong
Don't belong
Here under the stars...
Throwing light...
Oooooo...
Fall

Oooooo
Fall in light, fall in light, fall in light
Oooooo
Fall in light, fall in light, fall in light
(Grow in light)



All comments from YouTube:

Monica

I was listening to this in my car today, and imagining what it would have been like to be see him perform this live.... a state of unified enchantment and ecstasy. God, I miss you, Jeff.

WynneL

Absolutely, and then add in all the other amazing music that he would've made between when the world lost him and now...

Sara Vos

"New Year's Prayer"

Oooooo, Fall in light, fall in light. Fall in light, fall in light
Feel no shame for what you are [x5]
As you now are in your blood
Fall in light

Feel no shame for what you are
Feel no shame for what you are
Feel it as a water fall
Fall in light, ooh
Fall in light, fall in light, Fall in light, ooh
Fall in light, fall in light, fall in light
Grow in light

Stand absolved behind your electric chair, dancing
Stand absolved behind your electric chair, dancing
Past the sound within the sound
Past the voice within the voice

Leave your office
Run past your funeral
Leave your home, car
Leave your pulpit
Join us in the streets where we
Join us in the streets where we
Don't belong, don't belong
You and the stars
Throwing light

Ooooooh
Fall, fall
Ooooooh
Fall in light, fall in light. fall in light
Oooooh
Fall in light, fall in light fall in light
Grow in light

Jérémy GAUER

😀👍

Honey327

This is what I like about Jeff Buckley, he sings every type of music under the sun. I love that about him--he wasn't "stuck in a box" with one type of music. He a music slayer.

Bad Boy

yea from nina simone to bad brains

adonai yah

@Bad Boy very similar to buckley sr

Thomas Gonder

And so naturally, never forced. The influences here are obvious and absolutely gorgeous.

Erika

Un gran talento irremplazable

Nowhere Mery

i love this song too much.i came across it at new year's night. i was astonished. jeff buckley is the gift of the new year. i am falling in love with him. <3

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