I'll See The Light Tonight
Malmsteen Yngwie Lyrics

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I've seen visions in the night, passing through the stars
Who's to run and who's to fight?

Evil tries to pull me in, enslaving me to die
Who's to lose and who's to win

I'll see the light, tonight
Flashing through the sky

Take my life, tonight

Now, the chaos has begun, people crying out
You're all alone, you gotta run

Victims of circumstance, not able to decide
No, we never had a chance

I'll see the light, tonight
Flashing through the sky
Take my life, tonight

Evil tries to pull me in, enslaving me to die
Who's to lose and who's to win

Victims of circumstance, not able to decide
No, we never had a chance

I'll see the light, tonight

Flashing through the sky
Take my life, tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I'll See The Light Tonight" by Malmsteen Yngwie describe a journey of self-discovery through a world that is chaotic and filled with evil. The song starts by revealing the singer's ability to see visions while passing through the stars, hinting at a superior perception that is beyond that of mere mortals. He is aware of the battle between good and evil, and he is struggling to choose which side to join. Evil is trying to pull him in and enslave him, but he is not ready to give up his life just yet, and so he tries to figure out which side will win.

As the song progresses, we see that the singer is not alone in his struggle. The world around him is chaotic, and he sees people crying out for help. He is aware that they are all victims of circumstance, but the circumstances are powerful enough to stop them from making a decision. The song ends with the singer deciding to see the light tonight, which is a metaphor for choosing the side of good. He is aware that this choice might cost him his life, but he is willing to take that risk to be on the right side of history.

Line by Line Meaning

I've seen visions in the night, passing through the stars
I have witnessed dreams with vivid images of outer space and extraterrestrial flights

Who's to run and who's to fight?
Who will take command and who will struggle in the face of opposition?

Evil tries to pull me in, enslaving me to die
The malevolent forces are attempting to lure me in, making me their captive for eternity

Who's to lose and who's to win
Who will fail and who will triumph in this battle?

I'll see the light, tonight Flashing through the sky Take my life, tonight
I will receive enlightenment and absolution under the celestial rays that will appear tonight, and I will gladly sacrifice myself to it

Now, the chaos has begun, people crying out You're all alone, you gotta run
The pandemonium has commenced, and individuals are screaming for help. You have no assistance, and must escape on your own

Victims of circumstance, not able to decide No, we never had a chance
We are experiencing terrible situations that we have no power over, and as a consequence, are unable to make choices. It was never possible for us to succeed

Evil tries to pull me in, enslaving me to die Who's to lose and who's to win
The malevolent forces are attempting to lure me in, making me their captive for eternity. Who will fail and who will triumph in this battle?

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JEFF SCOTT SOTO, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN

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