He was a member of the early-'80s techno group Q-Feel and recorded a hit solo album, In the House of Stone and Light, in 1994. The title track, in which he wrote himself, was a hit in the same year, reaching #14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming a popular mainstream hit. He later released his second solo album, In the Temple of the Muse, on an independent label in 2008.
He currently resides in Southern California.
Light In Your Heart
Martin Page Lyrics
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I was your secret fool
Through all the wasted words
I'd see you cutting through
Shades drawn tight against this man
I was lip-syncing rhythm
I'd no master plan
There's a light in your heart
There's a shadow in the shade of your eyes
There's a place we can go after dark
In between a truth and a lie
And it's lit by the light in your heart
The light in your heart
You had the coolest hand
I began to shake
In and out of doubt
A better world took shape
But if I fall sometime at your feet
Let me dream in your footsteps
Walk in your sleep
[Chorus:]
There's a light in your heart
There's a shadow in the shade of your eyes
There's a place we can go after dark
In between a truth and a lie
And it's lit by the light in your heart
The light in your heart
I'm no greenlight to something better
Just old news when the dust settles down
I'll be no blues I'll be here for you
Keeping my part together
[Chorus:]
There's a light in your heart
There's a shadow in the shade of your eyes
There's a place we can go after dark
In between a truth and a lie
And it's lit by the light in your heart
The light in your heart
The song "Light In Your Heart" by Martin Page is a reflective and introspective piece. The singer of the song talks about a past relationship in which they were in awe of the other person's ability to perform and have a "model touch". The singer was the "secret fool" of the other person and although "wasted words" were said, he/she still saw the other person's actions cutting through. The other person was mysterious and had their "shades drawn tight" but the singer still found themselves moving to the rhythm of their actions, even if there wasn't a plan or intention to do so.
The chorus of the song speaks to the light that the other person had within them. It talks about how there's a place that they can go "after dark" that's "in between a truth and a lie" that's lit by the light in the other person's heart. The other person had a powerful and alluring presence that made the singer want to be there with them, and this feeling is extended by the singer saying that they'll be there for the other person, "keeping my part together", despite not feeling like "greenlight to something better".
Overall, the song is a tribute to the captivating power that some people can have over us, and the way that they can lead us into a place that feels like a dream-like in between. It's a tribute to the ways that people can connect with each other and how we can be drawn to others' energy and light.
Line by Line Meaning
You had the model touch
You had a remarkable way of doing things
I was your secret fool
I was madly in love with you and kept it a secret
Through all the wasted words
Despite all the meaningless chatter
I'd see you cutting through
I could see your true intentions clearly
Shades drawn tight against this man
I was guarded, cautious about letting anyone close to me
I was lip-syncing rhythm
I was pretending to go along with the flow
I'd no master plan
I had no concrete plan or idea about my future
There's a light in your heart
You have a bright and kind spirit
There's a shadow in the shade of your eyes
You have some sadness or pain that you try to conceal
There's a place we can go after dark
We can escape to a world of our own in the night
In between a truth and a lie
Somewhere between reality and fantasy
And it's lit by the light in your heart
The place of escape is illuminated by your inner goodness
You had the coolest hand
You were always calm and collected
I began to shake
Your presence made me nervous and excited
In and out of doubt
I was unsure about my intentions and feelings
A better world took shape
I started to see a brighter future with you in it
But if I fall sometime at your feet
If I ever get weak and vulnerable in front of you
Let me dream in your footsteps
Let me follow your lead and imagination
Walk in your sleep
Let me be a part of your dreams and aspirations
I'm no greenlight to something better
I'm not the answer to all your problems
Just old news when the dust settles down
I'm not important, just a small part of your past
I'll be no blues I'll be here for you
I won't be a source of sadness, I'll stand by your side
Keeping my part together
Trying to keep myself composed despite everything
There's a light in your heart
You have a bright and kind spirit
There's a shadow in the shade of your eyes
You have some sadness or pain that you try to conceal
There's a place we can go after dark
We can escape to a world of our own in the night
In between a truth and a lie
Somewhere between reality and fantasy
And it's lit by the light in your heart
The place of escape is illuminated by your inner goodness
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