My mother saw that I dreamed and talked only about guitars from that day on. So they gave me little toyguitars and stuff like that but I kept dreaming about the real thing. By the time I was 10 I was into bands like Motorhead and AC/DC, Judas priest and Iron Maiden and more heavy stuff. Loud guitars and big Marshall amps and again a lot of energy. They saw me listening to music that most children of my age weren't doing at that time so I started again about a real guitar and when I was about 12 years old I got one an Ibanez les paul copy which I still have today.
With a guitar comes an amplifier so they gave me this 30 watt Yamaha where I could practice with. I started to listen to anything I could lay my hands on, and this is something that I still do today. I have never had no musical schooling so this is for me the only way to learn music. By listening and playing you start to know how things work. A friend of mine taught me some basic chords and a few scales and something about where to put your fingers and that was it. The rest was up to me. By the time I was 13 I heard something that really got me deep emotionally and his name was Muddy Waters. From that day on I decided to dedicate my life to blues and bluesrock.
When I was not in school I played guitar, I kinda locked myself in my room to become what I wanted. The guitar became and still is an obsession for me. I'm a very quiet guy in fact and this instrument really gave me the chance to express my feelings. When I was 17 years old it was 1987 and that was great year for me because I met a girl who is now my wife; someone who knows what drives me in being a musician and understand what music means to me. And it was the first time I saw Rory Gallagher. He shocked my world big time. That was what I was going to be. I started a band and two years later I quit school, because we had a lot of gigs and becoming a history teacher was not my thing.
I must have had a thousand jobs and a lot of jams and bands and duo's but by the time I was 26 I started this band called Julian Sas Band. We got a record deal and the first album was called 'Where will it end!?'. And that my friends is still the story today, when it is up to me we got along time coming, because we really love what we do. For me being a musician is all about freedom and doing what you really love. I am fortunate to be in such a position but then again I worked hard for it and still work hard for it because nothing in life comes easy.
So this is my story. I want to tell you that for me playing music is something I try to do until the day I will lay my guitar down and I will meet the great spirits in the sky. I will always write songs about loneliness and oppression and being free out on the road. Music still comforts my ever restless soul. Which after all these years is still inside of me...
A Light In The Dark
Julian Sas Lyrics
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You say that you feel like leaving, but you don't know where to go.
And if you don't know where you're going.
Take a chance and walk out a road.
I know the blues has got you crying.
A broken man with a broken heart.
But I know there's a light, hey hey yeah.
A light in the dark.
You said that living ain't easy
You said that living is hard.
You said that living ain't easy.
You said that living is hard.
But I think that you gotta keep on moving.
And try to ease your broken heart.
I know the blues has got you crying.
A broken man with a broken heart.
But I know there's a light, hey hey yeah
I light in the dark
(Solo)
It's like playing out here with a marked deck.
But somebody gave you the wrong card.
It's like playing out here with a marked deck baby.
But somebody gave you the wrong card.
But sometimes you gotta keep on moving.
And try to ease your broken heart.
I know the blues has got you crying.
A broken man with a broken heart.
But I know there's a light, hey hey yeah.
A light in the dark.
Hey hey, sweet lord have mercy down on my soul.
Hey hey, sweet lord have mercy down on my weary soul.
I know the blues has got you crying.
Crying won't make you stay.
Yeah the blues has got you crying lord.
Hey Lord I'll be going down on my way, hey yeah.
The lyrics to Julian Sas's song "A Light In The Dark" depict a person who is feeling lost and unsure about their direction in life. They express a desire to leave their current situation but don't know where to go. The singer encourages them to take a chance and venture into the unknown, suggesting that even if they don't know where they're headed, they might find a new path or opportunity along the way.
The song acknowledges the pain and sadness that the person is experiencing, describing them as a broken man with a broken heart. However, despite the hardships, the singer believes that there is hope. They assure the person that there is a light in the darkness, implying that there is a glimmer of hope or a way to find solace and happiness amidst the struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
You say that you feel like leaving, but you don't know where to go.
You express a desire to escape your current situation, but you are uncertain about the path to take.
And if you don't know where you're going.
Take a chance and walk out a road.
If you are unsure about your destination, be brave and explore new possibilities.
I know the blues has got you crying.
A broken man with a broken heart.
I understand that sadness overwhelms you, leaving you feeling shattered and emotionally wounded.
But I know there's a light, hey hey yeah.
A light in the dark.
Nevertheless, I am aware that there is hope, a source of positivity, even in the midst of darkness and despair.
You said that living ain't easy.
You expressed your belief that life is challenging.
You said that living is hard.
You expressed your belief that life is difficult.
But I think that you gotta keep on moving.
However, I believe that it is necessary to continue progressing and not give up.
And try to ease your broken heart.
Make an effort to heal and comfort your wounded emotions.
It's like playing out here with a marked deck.
Metaphorically, life feels unfair, as if you are playing a game rigged against you.
But somebody gave you the wrong card.
You received unfavorable circumstances beyond your control.
But sometimes you gotta keep on moving.
Nevertheless, there are instances when you must persevere and continue progressing.
Hey hey, sweet lord have mercy down on my soul.
Hey hey, sweet lord have mercy down on my weary soul.
Expressing a plea to a higher power for compassion and relief from spiritual exhaustion.
Crying won't make you stay.
Yeah the blues has got you crying lord.
Weeping will not change the circumstances that make you want to leave, as grief and sadness consume you.
Hey Lord I'll be going down on my way, hey yeah.
Expressing an intention to rely on faith while embarking on a personal journey, seeking guidance as you move forward.
Writer(s): Brian Yorkey, Thomas Kitt
Contributed by Evan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@acozosoo
You say that you feel like leaving, but you don't know where to go.
You say that you feel like leaving, but you don't know where to go.
And if you don't know where you're going.
Take a chance and walk out a road.
I know the blues has got you crying.
A broken man with a broken heart.
But I know there's a light, hey hey yeah.
A light in the dark.
You said that living ain't easy
You said that living is hard.
You said that living ain't easy.
You said that living is hard.
But I think that you gotta keep on moving.
And try to ease your broken heart.
I know the blues has got you crying.
A broken man with a broken heart.
But I know there's a light, hey hey yeah
I light in the dark
It's like playing out here with a marked deck.
But somebody gave you the wrong card.
It's like playing out here with a marked deck baby.
But somebody gave you the wrong card.
But sometimes you gotta keep on moving.
And try to ease your broken heart.
I know the blues has got you crying.
A broken man with a broken heart.
But I know there's a light, hey hey yeah.
A light in the dark.
Hey hey, sweet lord have mercy down on my soul.
Hey hey, sweet lord have mercy down on my weary soul.
I know the blues has got you crying.
Crying won't make you stay.
Yeah the blues has got you crying lord.
Hey Lord I'll be going down on my way, hey yeah.
@corib7900
THE JULIAN SAS song!!! I first heard this song a few years ago, and must have listened to it over and over for 2 hours straight! One of the best blues ballads of today!!! Love his music, and what a great guy! Holland and the UK are lucky to have him over there tearing up the tours. Sure hope Julian and band can come to the states sometime! KEEP ON ROCKING BROTHER!
@roaddawg121
The blues are universal; they transcend borders, cultures, nationalities. This is awesome...thanks for posting.
@henrylo917
Wonderful blues song ever heard. Playing over and over again in studio and live versions.
@jackylrock
wat een heerlijke plaat is dit toch weer om naar te luisteren.i love him to
@garagerocker48
Geweldige song , geweldige performance Julian Sas is topklasse
@levendsteentje
Julian, You're the best !
@manfredlangin8304
Das richtige für einen kalten November Abend (y)
@channelonewslowmovinman5620
This man is connected at soul level with his guitar. Astounding to watch him. Just as good, even better, live than recorded. That's true talent. Keep it comin bro.
@NLTops
Seen him live. The man makes you feel.
@guydepoorter9127
3 keer live gezien.Een ware bluesman in hart en nieren.