Show the Way
Moonchild Lyrics


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Something turned my love to mystery
You couldn′t hear the things I didn't say
Caught up in dreams of who I want to be
Fooled by a feeling that the heart can wait

But love fades
Words won′t hold the weight
Please stay
Show the way you feel

Can't sleep, can't focus
No I won′t let you go
I know, I wanna spend my time to earn your love
Here it is, let it overflow
Finding new ways to show you you′re the one

Cause love fades
Word's won′t hold the weight
Please stay
Show the way you feel

Life feels right, living for the ones you love
Up all night, living for the ones you love
Can't help but smile, living for the ones you love
Life feels right

Life feels right, living for the ones you love
Oh I′m up all night, living for the ones you love
Can't help but smile, living for the ones you love
Life feels right

Cause love fades




Don′t you hesitate
Show the way, show the way you feel

Overall Meaning

In Moonchild's "Show the Way," the singer describes the struggles of maintaining a relationship while being stuck in their own head. They share how something has caused their love to become a mystery, leading to them holding back and not expressing themselves openly. The singer is aware of how their lack of communication has fueled misunderstandings and confusion, but it seems that their partner cannot hear the words that they do not say. The chorus emphasizes how actions speak louder than words and that love requires effort to maintain. The singer implores their partner to show the way they feel, not only through words but through actions that hold weight that would allow their love to thrive.


The singer's internal struggle is highlighted in the lines, "Caught up in dreams of who I want to be/Fooled by a feeling that the heart can wait." The singer is so focused on their own ambition that they have put off their feelings, even though it has caused strain on their relationship. But they come to the realization that it's time to let go of that feeling and for their love to take priority. By recognizing that their love has faded and that words don't hold the weight they need, the singer knows that their partner must show them how they feel.


Overall, "Show the Way" is a heartfelt plea for the importance of communication and effort in maintaining love. It shows the struggles of being caught up in oneself but also emphasizes the beauty of living for the ones you love.


Line by Line Meaning

Something turned my love to mystery
I'm feeling unsure about my love and the direction it's headed.


You couldn′t hear the things I didn't say
I haven't been communicating my true feelings to you, leaving you oblivious to what I'm going through.


Caught up in dreams of who I want to be
I've been so focused on my own ambitions and goals, I may have neglected our relationship.


Fooled by a feeling that the heart can wait
I've been taking our love for granted, thinking that it will always be there and not putting in the effort to keep it alive.


But love fades
I'm realizing that love is not an everlasting sentiment, but rather something that needs nurturing and attention to thrive.


Words won′t hold the weight
Words alone are not enough to express the depth of emotions and commitment required in fostering a healthy relationship.


Please stay
I'm asking you to stay with me and give our love another chance.


Show the way you feel
I want you to express your feelings to me, to show me that you still care and want to work through our issues together.


Can't sleep, can't focus
I'm struggling to focus on anything else besides trying to mend our relationship and make things right.


No I won′t let you go
I refuse to let go of our love without a fight, and I'm determined to do everything I can to salvage it.


I know, I wanna spend my time to earn your love
I'm realizing that love is not just given freely, but it's earned through effort and dedication, and I'm willing to put in that time and effort for you.


Here it is, let it overflow
I'm offering you all of my love and affection, holding nothing back, hoping it will be enough to show you how much I care.


Finding new ways to show you you′re the one
I'm looking for creative and meaningful ways to show you how much you mean to me and how much I want this relationship to work.


Life feels right, living for the ones you love
I realize that life is most fulfilling when you're living it for the people you love and who love you back.


Up all night, living for the ones you love
I'm willing to lose sleep and put in the extra effort to ensure that our relationship stays strong and that we're both happy.


Can't help but smile, living for the ones you love
The joy and happiness that comes with being in love is something that can't be ignored, and it brings a smile to my face.


Don′t you hesitate
I'm urging you to not hesitate and to show me how you truly feel, so that we can start working towards a better future together.


Show the way, show the way you feel
I'm asking you again to show me your true feelings and lead the way towards a better future for our relationship.




Writer(s): Andris Mark Mattson, Max Bryk, Amber Jeanne Navran

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