Ray of Light
Monster Paws Lyrics
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We will leave tonight
Another world waits for us
On the other side
Reaching out but still you feel alone
Clutching on to what you used to know
You don't need that where we will be soon
When everybody here is glowing
Disappear into the light at the end of the hallway
Always bright
Remember we can always save the night
We can always make things right
We will leave this world
And break the sky wide open with our light
Don't slow down
No we can't slow down now
Don't carry that weight on your shoulder
How do you feel now that you are older
Pretending not to notice what is pulling on your heart
Yeah
Reaching out but still you feel alone
Clutching on to what you used to know
You don't need that where we're going
You don't need that where we will be soon
When everybody here is glowing
Disappear into the light at the end of the hallway
Always bright
Don't slow down
No we can't slow down now
Don't carry that weight on your shoulder
Don't slow down
No we can't slow down
How do you feel?
We don't need that where we're going
We don't need that where we will be soon
When everybody here is glowing
Disappear into the light at the end of the hallway
Always bright
Remember we can always save the night
We can always make things right
We will leave this world
And break the sky wide open with our light
The lyrics of Monster Paws' song "Ray of Light" depict a desire for change, growth, and a departure from the past. The singer expresses the desire to leave behind what they used to know and reach towards a new world that awaits them beyond the horizon where everyone glows with light. The song reassures that no one needs to hold onto the baggage of the past as they journey forward towards new accomplishments. The song emphasizes that the weight of the past must not hold them back from achieving new things and that no matter how lonely they may feel, they will ultimately break the sky with their light to save the night.
The first verse talks about ‘reaching out but still feeling alone’ implying a sense of disconnect from the world. However, the chorus reassures that all is well, and that they will break the sky with their light. The second verse captures the bitterness of ageing and the apparent physical vulnerabilities that accompany it. The lyrics suggest that it is easy to ignore an internal pull on the heart but encourages those going through this experience not to carry the weight of past failures into the future. The song overall explores the contradictory experiences of embarking on a new journey where the possibilities are endless, but doubts and fears about the unknown encounter along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
In a ray of light
We are leaving this world and entering another through a bright light
We will leave tonight
We are departing from our current world soon
Another world waits for us
Our destination is a different world
On the other side
We are crossing a divide to reach our new destination
Reaching out but still you feel alone
Even though you're trying to connect with others, you still feel isolated
Clutching on to what you used to know
Holding tightly onto things from the past
You don't need that where we're going
The things you were holding onto are no longer necessary in our new world
You don't need that where we will be soon
In the near future, you won't need those things at all
When everybody here is glowing
In our new world, everyone is radiating with energy
Disappear into the light at the end of the hallway
We are moving towards the light at the end of the path and will vanish into it
Always bright
The light at the end of the path is constantly glowing
Remember we can always save the night
We have the power to bring light to dark times
We can always make things right
There is always a chance to correct our mistakes
We will leave this world
We are departing for good
And break the sky wide open with our light
Our energy is strong enough to impact the entire universe
Don't slow down
Don't hesitate or pause
No we can't slow down now
There is too much at stake to delay our progress
Don't carry that weight on your shoulder
Let go of burdens from the past
How do you feel now that you are older
Reflecting on how time has passed and how we've changed
Pretending not to notice what is pulling on your heart
Ignoring the emotions and desires inside us
We don't need that where we're going
Reiterating that our destination requires us to leave behind old habits
We don't need that where we will be soon
Our next location demands a new mindset
How do you feel?
Asking again how we feel about the changes we are about to face
Contributed by Chloe D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Manic4Machss
What a mark you left on this world Kappy we still feel your heart! RIP
Mike&Mauro
RIP Isaac Kappy. What a long sad strange story. But I will never forget the power of those Albuquerque Monster Paws ahows, with everyone in The Launchpad singing along to every song. This remains a terrific album and song, and this video is great.
sam c
I bet that's a hell of a memory
stormy skies
Isaacs smile was the ray of light...
Christine Ostman
RIP Issac in the arms of Christ!
Dequan Rick
Stop the lies
re re
U are so very very very loved. Rest In Peace Mr. Kappy 💎💎💎
Infinite bliss infinite love
- lil rk
The maps are wrong and the timeline is a lie
crying now bc I knew it would end this way. RIP Isaac Kappy
darga 47
shay bulone same
The maps are wrong and the timeline is a lie
The Watching again tonight...this song pops into my head time and again. Thanks for hugs!! Really needed it. And Isaac would so approve of a group hug to this!!💖