Little Light
Rachel Platten Lyrics
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The truth in the stillness after everything is blown away
Life fades in the cuts and the struggles
I just need a light at the end of the tunnel
Look up
Do the lines on your face cut a little bit deeper
I know you're not feeling very young
Stuck in the place and you don't wanna be here
I know
Voices call you in the night
Come away! Come away!
Just looking for a little light to illuminate
The truth in the stillness after everything is blown away
Life fades in the cuts and the struggles
I just need a light at the end of the tunnel
A little light to illuminate
The truth in the stillness after everything is blown away
Life fades in the cuts and the struggles
I just need a light at the end of the tunnel
Hey now
From the wells of your eyes comes a deep frustration
Sometimes it can seem so hard to try
Everyday is a need for money you bleed
You're lonely when there's someone beside you
I know
That in these arms you'll find
All of this will pass
Just looking for a little light to illuminate
The truth in the stillness after everything is blown away
Life fades in the cuts and the struggles
I just need a light at the end of the tunnel
A little light to illuminate
The truth in the stillness after everything is blown away
Life fades in the cuts and the struggles
I just need a light at the end of the tunnel
'Cause everybody needs a harbor in the tempest
A reason to believe you're more than what you have
Even more than what you had
'Cause all of this will pass
Looking for a little light to illuminate
The truth in the stillness after everything is blown away
Life fades in the cuts and the struggles
I just need a light at the end of the tunnel
A little light to illuminate
The truth in the stillness after everything is blown away
Life fades in the cuts and the struggles
I just need a light at the end of the tunnel
A little light to illuminate
The truth in the stillness after everything is blown away
Life fades in the cuts and the struggles
I just need a light at the end of the tunnel
The lyrics to "Little Light" by Rachel Platten speak to the human experience of wanting hope and a reason to keep going. The singer is asking for a small amount of light to help them see the truth in the stillness that comes after chaos. They mention the struggles and cuts of life, and how they just need a light at the end of the tunnel. The singer is acknowledging the difficulty of feeling stuck or lonely, but encourages the listener to look up, suggesting that there is hope to be found.
The song continues with the singer acknowledging the frustration and exhaustion of everyday life, but also mentions the possibility of finding comfort in the arms of another. The chorus repeats the earlier sentiments of needing a light to illuminate the truth in the stillness, with the added assertion that everybody needs a harbor in the tempest. The final lines emphasize that all of the difficult feelings and experiences that the singer has mentioned will pass in time.
Overall, "Little Light" is a song about the human need for hope and comfort in times of struggle. It acknowledges the difficulties of the world but encourages the listener to keep looking for a light at the end of the tunnel.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking for a little light to illuminate
Searching for hope and guidance
The truth in the stillness after everything is blown away
Clarity and understanding after chaos
Life fades in the cuts and the struggles
Difficulties wear on a person
I just need a light at the end of the tunnel
An end goal and something to keep me going
Look up
Take a step back and assess the situation
Do the lines on your face cut a little bit deeper
The wear and tear of life is showing
I know you're not feeling very young
Feeling older and tired
So tired
Just worn out
Stuck in the place and you don't wanna be here
Feeling trapped and unhappy
Voices call you in the night
Inner demons and struggles
Come away! Come away!
Trying to escape and find peace
'Cause everybody needs a harbor in the tempest
Everyone needs a safe space during tough times
A reason to believe you're more than what you have
Finding worth beyond material possessions
Even more than what you had
Not measuring self-worth by past accomplishments
'Cause all of this will pass
Reminding ourselves that nothing lasts forever
From the wells of your eyes comes a deep frustration
Feeling deeply upset and disappointed
Sometimes it can seem so hard to try
Struggling to see hope and progress
Everyday is a need for money you bleed
The constant pressure of financial needs
You're lonely when there's someone beside you
Feeling isolated even with company
That in these arms you'll find
Finding comfort and support in others
All of this will pass
Remembering that tough times won't last forever
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