Limelight
Musical Tenors Lyrics


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I can see the glow
of a distant sun
I can feel it inside
Maybe this day could be the one

I can hear the roar
Of a distant crowd
They are waiting for me
Calling my name
Shouting out loud

I can see the world
in a different light
Now it's easy to say
where I went wrong
what I did right

I can hear the beat
of a different drum
Take it all in my stride
Hold my head high
Second to none

Limelight! You were all I ever wanted
since it all began!
Limelight! Shining on me
Telling the world who I am!
Limelight! Don't let me slip right through your fingers
there's a long way to fall!
After all the years of waiting
I'm gonna show them all!

I can hear the roar
Of a distant crowd
They are waiting for me
Calling my name
Shouting out loud

Holding on isn't always easy
I ain't gonna change my mind

Limelight! You were all I ever wanted
since it all began!
Limelight! Shining on me
Telling the world who I am!
Limelight! Don't let me slip right through your fingers
there's a long way to fall!

Limelight! You were all I ever wanted
since it all began!
Limelight! Shining on me
Telling the world who I am!
Limelight! Don't let me slip right through your fingers
there's a long way to fall!

Maybe the road's not easy
Maybe the prize is small




But after all the years of waiting
I'm gonna show them all!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Limelight" by Musical Tenors from the musical GAMBLER are about a performer who finally achieves the fame and recognition they have been striving for. The song describes the feeling of being in the spotlight and how it makes all the hard work and struggles worth it. The first stanza talks about the performer seeing the light of success in the distance and feeling it inside, giving them hope that today could be the one where everything falls into place. The second stanza describes the distant sound of a crowd waiting for the performer, shouting their name and calling them to the stage. The final stanza reassures the audience that the performer isn't going to let go of the spotlight easily, that they will continue to hold on and shine bright.


The lyrics also touch on the insecurities that come with seeking fame and success. The lines "Holding on isn't always easy / I ain't gonna change my mind" suggest that the journey to the top isn't always a smooth one, and that the performer has faced doubts and obstacles along the way. However, the chorus reaffirms the performer's determination to succeed and the importance of the limelight in achieving their dreams.


Overall, "Limelight" is an inspiring and uplifting song about the journey to fame and recognition, and the exhilaration of finally achieving that goal.


Line by Line Meaning

I can see the glow
I perceive the brightness


of a distant sun
of a faraway star


I can feel it inside
I sense it within me


Maybe this day could be the one
Perhaps this day is special


I can hear the roar
I listen to the thundering sound


Of a distant crowd
Of an audience far away


They are waiting for me
They anticipate my arrival


Calling my name
Verbally summoning me


Shouting out loud
Making a loud noise


I can see the world
I perceive the universe


in a different light
from a new perspective


Now it's easy to say
It's not difficult to express


where I went wrong
my mistakes are clear to me


what I did right
my successes are evident


I can hear the beat
I sense the rhythm


of a different drum
from an unconventional source


Take it all in my stride
Handle it confidently


Hold my head high
Be proud of myself


Second to none
Better than anyone else


Limelight! You were all I ever wanted
Attention and recognition were my sole desires


since it all began!
From the start of my pursuit


Limelight! Shining on me
I am in the spotlight


Telling the world who I am!
Letting the world know my identity


Limelight! Don't let me slip right through your fingers
Do not let me lose prominence


there's a long way to fall!
It's a great distance to plummet


After all the years of waiting
After patiently enduring all this time


I'm gonna show them all!
I will prove myself to everyone


Holding on isn't always easy
Enduring is not always simple


I ain't gonna change my mind
I will not alter my decision


Maybe the road's not easy
Perhaps the path is challenging


Maybe the prize is small
Perhaps the reward is insignificant




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