New Year's Prayer
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

The opening lines of Jeff Buckley's song, "New Year's Prayer," sets a mood of contemplation, asking listeners to 'fall in light'. The repeated phrase encourages the listener to let go of their inhibitions and embrace themselves for who they truly are. "Feel no shame for what you are" - this line is critical in the song. It urges society to accept themselves and others, and for individuals who are struggling with self-acceptance to embrace who they have become.


The song speaks of absolution, the idea of freeing oneself from the constraints of society's opinions and standards. The lines "Stand absolved behind your electric chair, dancing. Past the sound within the sound, past the voice within the voice" allude to the liberation of being fully aware of oneself and the world around them. The song builds up to a chorus of "Fall in light" which is almost hymn-like and urges one to immerse themselves in life and all its beauty.


Line by Line Meaning

Fall in light, fall in light
Embrace the goodness in life and let it illuminate your spirit.


Feel no shame for what you are
Accept yourself for who you are, without any regrets or embarrassment.


As you now are in your heart
Be true to yourself, and live according to the feelings and beliefs in your heart.


Feel it as a water fall
Allow the positive energy to flow through you like a cascading waterfall.


Stand absolved behind your electric chair, dancing
Free yourself from any guilt or negative thoughts, and celebrate your liberation with joyful movement.


Past the sound within the sound
Transcend the everyday noises and distractions around you, and listen to the inner voice within.


Ah. Ah. Ah.
Express your ecstasy and delight without words, through vocalizations of pleasure.


Leave your office, run past your funeral,
Escape the mundane routines of your life, and ignore the inevitable end that awaits you, by living fully in the here and now.


Leave your home, car, leave your pulpit.
Abandon the physical and symbolic structures that define and limit you, and explore new territories of experience.


Join us in the streets where we
Unite with others who share your adventurous spirit, and revel in the collective movement and energy of the crowd.


Don't belong
Reject the norms and conventions of society that try to pigeonhole you into predefined roles and behaviors.


You and the stars, throwing light
Realize your connection with the cosmos and the radiance that emanates from your being, as you shine your inner light outward.


Fall, fall.
Allow yourself to fall into the abyss of the unknown, and let your intuition guide you through the darkness.


Fall in light, fall in light
Repeated from the beginning, a reminder to stay on the path of enlightenment and positive energy.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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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