Light
Michael Nesmith Lyrics


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There's a light from the doorway
There's a light from the hall
But the light from the window
Is the brightest of all

There are lights in the city
There are lights in the skies
But the light in your window
Are the lights in my eyes

There's a light that is solo
There's a light that's so high
They are lights from the shadows
They are lights of goodbyes

I've been waiting, waiting for answers
From the light in my soul




And that light that keeps calling
Are the lights of hello

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Michael Nesmith's song "Light" are quite enigmatic, but they convey a sense of longing for a brighter light in one's life. The first stanza contrasts the light from different sources – the doorway, the hall, and the window – and suggests that the light from the window is the most luminous. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for seeking direction and clarity in life.


The second stanza introduces the idea of lights in the city and in the skies, but Nesmith emphasizes that the light from a specific window (presumably someone he cares for) is what lights up his eyes. This suggests a deep emotional connection to this person as well as a feeling of being grounded and anchored.


The third stanza is the most cryptic, referring to a solo light and a high light, both of which appear to be associated with shadows and goodbyes. This could be interpreted as a reference to difficult times or parting ways, which only highlights the importance of the "lights of hello" that keep calling Nesmith back.


Overall, the theme of the song seems to be the search for meaning and inspiration in life, and the importance of finding a bright light to follow.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a light from the doorway
The entrance has a source of light


There's a light from the hall
The corridor has a source of light


But the light from the window
The frame of the window has light


Is the brightest of all
It emits the most light


There are lights in the city
The urban area has different lights


There are lights in the skies
The sky has various lights


But the light in your window
The light from your window is special


Are the lights in my eyes
It illuminates my vision


There's a light that is solo
There's an individual light


There's a light that's so high
There's an elevated source of light


They are lights from the shadows
The lights seem to come from hidden places


They are lights of goodbyes
They symbolize parting ways


I've been waiting, waiting for answers
I've been anticipating solutions to my problems


From the light in my soul
From my inner light


And that light that keeps calling
And that source of light that persistently beckons


Are the lights of hello
They are the ones that convey greetings and welcome




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