Darkest Light
Jono McCleery Lyrics
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Who that I love stands in my way
Keeps me from trying, who am I to say
My love is dying to be on your way
Why am I always drawn to the darkest light
It seems that I believe I can help it shine
So let me see the lines upon your face
To dance in your darkest place
To dance in your darkest place
To dance in your darkest place
To dance in your darkest place
Can we dance in your darkest place
Jono McCleery's song Darkest Light is a melancholic ballad about one's strive for love and affection, despite the daunting fear of rejection. The song appears to be an ode to a love interest, where the singer is uncertain about confessing their love. The opening lines "You have been strong in my mind today/Who that I love stands in my way/Keeps me from trying, who am I to say" suggest that the singer is consumed by thoughts of their love interest, but is hesitant to make a move. The lyrics "My love is dying to be on your way" is a metaphorical representation of the singer's desire to be closer to his love.
The chorus, "Why am I always drawn to the darkest light/It seems that I believe I can help it shine/So let me see the lines upon your face/Invite me in to dance in your darkest place" alludes to the singer's inclination towards darkness and his endeavour to help his love interest overcome their fears and inhibitions. The lyrics "to dance in your darkest place" signify the singer's willingness to explore their love interest's deepest feelings and experiences.
Overall, the song is a beautiful blend of heart-wrenching lyrics and soulful vocals that captures the essence of unrequited love, the quest for companionship, and the complexities of human emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
You have been strong in my mind today
I've been thinking a lot about you lately
Who that I love stands in my way
Is there anyone I care about who might be a barrier to our relationship?
Keeps me from trying, who am I to say
I don't want to let anyone stop me from pursuing this, but I'm not sure I have the right to make that decision
My love is dying to be on your way
I'm really eager to be closer to you and to have a chance with you
Why am I always drawn to the darkest light
I seem to be attracted to things that are complex, difficult, or troubled
It seems that I believe I can help it shine
I want to be the one who can help bring out the best in someone or something that is struggling
So let me see the lines upon your face
I want to get to know you better, to understand your emotions and your experiences
Invite me in to dance in your darkest place
I want to be close to you, to share your struggles and to be part of your life
To dance in your darkest place
I want to be there for you even when things are difficult or painful
To dance in your darkest place
I want to be a source of light and comfort for you when things are hard
To dance in your darkest place
I'm willing to be with you even in your toughest moments
To dance in your darkest place
I promise to be there for you, through thick and thin
Can we dance in your darkest place
Will you let me be there for you, even when things are tough?
Contributed by Levi K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Sonjimariah
You have been strong in my mind today
Who that I love stands in my way
Keeps me from trying, who am I to say
My love is dying to be on your way
Why am I always drawn to the darkest light
It seems that I believe I can help it shine
So let me see the lines upon your face
Invite me in to dance in your darkest place
To dance in your darkest place
To dance in your darkest place
To dance in your darkest place
To dance in your darkest place
Can we dance in your darkest place
@shiraschkolnik7339
You have been strong in my mind today
Who that I love stands in my way
Keeps me from trying, who am I to say
My love is dying to be on your way
Why am I always drawn to the darkest light
It seems that I believe I can help it shine
So let me see the lines upon your face
Invite me in to dance in your darkest place
To dance in your darkest place
To dance in your darkest place
To dance in your darkest place
To dance in your darkest place
Can we dance in your darkest place
@kristineb6458
Darkest Light
This song is by Jono McCleery and appears on the album Darkest Light (2008).
You have been strong in my mind today
Who that I love stands in my way
Keeps me from trying, who am I to say
My love is dying to be on your way
Why am I always drawn to the darkest light
It seems that I believe I can help it shine
So let me see the lines upon your face
Invite me in to dance in your darkest place
To dance in your darkest place
To dance in your darkest place
To dance in your darkest place
To dance in your darkest place
Can we dance in your darkest place
@mizfiesta
Startup season 2 episode 7 brought me here :-)
@mrssass5715
Me too. My husband replayed that one part just for the song, even fell asleep to it now I'm here searching for it so I can send it to his phone, nice lil surprise.
@macgawwd0073
I’m so mad I’m just now finding out about this show & most importantly this song . 😕
@misslimitlesss
Same here. Sending it to my bf
@zdawgg
yess!
@dudeinstates
Likewise just got here! Falling in love with this song & loving the show..so much to learn😊
@hibamanzoor554
This Is Us brought me here.
@1EXCEPTION602
me too
@nyadet212
Me too!
@simonzhang6603
Me too!