Loggins was born in Everett, Washington and is the youngest of three brothers. His mother was Lina (née Massie), a homemaker, and his father, Robert George Loggins, was a salesman. They lived in Detroit and Seattle before settling in Alhambra, California. Loggins attended San Gabriel Mission High School, graduating in 1966. He formed a band called the Second Helping that released three singles during 1968 and 1969 on Viva Records. Greg Shaw described the efforts as "excellent punky folk-pop records" that were written by Loggins who was likely to be the bandleader and singer as well; Shaw included "Let Me In" on both Highs in the Mid-Sixties, Volume 2 and the Pebbles, Volume 9 CD.
Loggins had a short gig playing guitar for the New Improved Electric Prunes in 1969 before writing four songs for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, which were included in their Uncle Charlie & His Dog Teddy album. During his early twenties, he was part of the band Gator Creek with Mike Deasy. An early version of "Danny's Song" (later recorded by Loggins and Messina and a No. 7 Hot 100 hit for Anne Murray in 1973) was included in a record on Mercury Records.
Loggins appears in the 2013 video game Grand Theft Auto V playing himself as the host of an in-game radio station called Los Santos Rock Radio. He also lends the songs "Danger Zone" and "I'm Free (Heaven Helps the Man)", and sings station jingles.
In 2014, Loggins appeared as himself in the episode "Baby Shower" of the fifth season of the animated comedy series Archer. His song "Danger Zone" had been a recurring joke in the show. At the end of the episode and during the credits, Loggins also performs a country version of "Danger Zone" as a duet with the character of Cherlene. Loggins stated in a later interview that his in-show nickname 'K-Log' is a complete creation of the show, stating, "It was always a joke. That's why it works, because it's so absurd.
Welcome to Heartlight
Kenny Loggins Lyrics
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And I like the peaceful
I wish everyone I know could
Stand in the heartlight
I hold the hand
I walk with the teacher
We welcome in the mornin'
Can you feel the love that's in my heart
Can you see the flame we got to start
Burnin' like a beacon in the night
Oh, welcome to heartlight
Oh, whoa, heart of light
Oh, whoa, heart of light
Oh, whoa, heart of light
Oh, whoa, heart of light
Oh, whoa, heart of light
Oh, whoa, heart of light
Oh, whoa, heart of light
Oh, welcome to heartlight
I'm like the rain
'Cause I like your thunder
I know we've learned to live together
Here in the heartlight
Stand in the dark
Oh, oh and I'll light a candle
And then we'll dance it in the moonlight
Until the sunrise
Can you feel the love that's in my heart
Can't you see the flame we got to start
Burnin' like a beacon in the night
Oh, welcome to heartlight
Oh, whoa, heart of light
Oh, whoa, heart of light
Oh, whoa, heart of light
Oh, whoa, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, whoa, heart of light
Oh, welcome to heartlight
Can you feel the love that's in my heart
Can't you see the flame we got to start
Burnin' like a beacon in the night
Oh, welcome to heartlight
Oh, whoa, heart of light
Oh, whoa, heart of light
Oh, whoa, heart of light
Oh, whoa, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Welcome to heartlight
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Oh, ooh, heart of light
Kenny Loggins’s song “Welcome to Heartlight” is a song about belonging and community, expressed through a metaphorical concept of a “heartlight”. In the song, Kenny describes how he wishes the people he knows could stand in the heartlight, indicating that there is a safe, warm, and loving space that anyone can be a part of. He sings about walking with a teacher, holding hands, and welcoming the morning together while singing. The heartlight is a space where people are welcomed, celebrated and loved.
The chorus of the song repeatedly says “Oh oooh heart of light” as a way of emphasizing the importance of the heartlight, which could also be interpreted as a reference to a lighthouse. This line echoes the message of the song - that this community is a beacon of light that people can turn to in the dark.
Overall, the song communicates a message of love, unity, and belonging. It inspires listeners to find and create their own “heartlights” in their lives, to find communities that accept and celebrate them for who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
I like the love
I appreciate the feeling of love and the positivity it brings.
And I like the peaceful
I appreciate the feeling of peace and tranquility in one's heart and mind.
I wish everyone I know could Stand in the heartlight
I wish everyone I know could experience the feeling of love and peace that I feel in my heart.
I hold the hand
I walk through life with someone by my side, supporting and guiding me.
I walk with the teacher
I have a mentor or role model who helps me navigate through life's challenges.
We welcome in the mornin'
Every morning we celebrate the start of a new day filled with new opportunities.
Singing together
We express our joy and appreciation for life by singing and making music together.
Can you feel the love that's in my heart
I want to share the love that I feel inside with others and hope that they can feel it too.
Can you see the flame we got to start
I hope that the love I share with others can ignite a spark within them to continue spreading that love to others.
Burnin' like a beacon in the night
The love and positivity that we share can light the way for others to find their own inner peace and happiness.
O welcome to heartlight
I invite others to experience the love and peace that I feel in my heart and to join me in spreading it to others.
I'm like the rain
I have a calming and refreshing effect, like the rain that nourishes and sustains life.
'Cause I like your thunder
I am drawn to your strength and power, like the thunder that commands attention and respect.
I know we've learned to live together
Through our shared experiences and challenges, we have grown and learned to coexist peacefully.
Here in the heartlight
In this state of love and peace that we have created and are sharing with others.
Can you see the flame we've got to start
I hope that the love and positivity we share with others can ignite a spark within them to continue spreading it to others.
Burnin' like a beacon in the night
The love and positivity we share can light the way for others to find their own inner peace and happiness.
Oh oooh heart of light
The heart that radiates love, peace, and positivity.
Oh welcome to heartlight
I invite others to join me in experiencing and sharing the love and positivity that comes from the heartlight.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Kenneth Clark Loggins
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@martinschmidt9671
One of the most underrated songs of all time. Still a constant highlight in some German discos playing Songs from 80s and 90s.
@martinschmidt9671
And it still gets well deserved AirPlay on German radio stations like HR3
@America984
SWR1
@katwil89
Well I'm heading to Germany then!
@tonicaffierro2549
Ich höre es auch noch sehr gerne ❤
@edgesong3675
Have to admit it’s the only song of Kenny Loggins that I know of. But man, we had so much fun with it back in the time. Those were good times! It deserves to be a classic never to be forgotten.
@Aeqez
Hi an alle Deutsche Musikleibhaber oder Musikkenner Schön das wie uns bei diesem Lied hören und treffen.
Einen Schönen Tag noch
@anitafischer1841
✨🤲
@ColdWarAviator
Kenny I have made it my personal goal to play one of your songs once a week in my Facebook news feed. I am not going to stop until the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame recognizes your talent and inducts you! The fact that you are not in there already is a travesty! Keep On rocking, we're with you every step of the way.
P.s. I've been listening to you for most of your career, seeing concerts back in the '80s in California while I was serving in the U.S. Army., And listening religiously ever since then. Maybe the new Top Gun Movie will get your name back in front of the right people to get you in the R&R hall of Fame. Your music inspires me and being inspired I've gone on to serve our country in the military, run trains for 13 years on the railroad, try my hand at filmmaking. It even gave me hope when I was fighting for my life in a hospital bed after being run over by a careless driver while riding my bicycle home from work 2 years ago. Your music matters! If you ever doubt that, contact me and I can set you straight.
@MartinaMichael
It was only now, while listening to the radio, that I came across this song by chance! This song captured me straight away and won't let me go. And I have the feeling that this song knows how to penetrate into the depths of the soul. Especially at the end of the song, when the intensity is increased again with the choir singing, then I start to fly into another sphere! Every note played, from start to finish, is harmoniously coordinated and put together, it pleases on every level.