Can't See the Light
Reuben & The Dark Lyrics


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It's in my heart, in my bed
Like a bullet in my head
It's in my soul, skin and bone
I'm on the lowest road I know
Take my hand and feel my pulse
Feel my love, won't you feel my loss
It's in my soul, skin and bone
I swear I told you so
Love is not a long book
Love is not a winding road
Oh no, love is not a firework
Love is not a pretty word

Pale blue eyes, and a pale blue sky
Oh you just might save my life
I can't see the light
Can't see the light
Can't see the light
I can't see the light sometimes
I can't see the light
Can't see the light
Can't see the light
I can't see the light sometimes

It's in my heart, in my bed
Like a bullet in my head
It's in my soul, skin and bone
Swear I told you so
I see it with my own eyes
Rolling over the oceans tide again

Oh I can't see the light
Can't see the light
Can't see the light
I can't see the light sometimes
Oh I can't see the light
Can't see the light
Can't see the light
I can't see the light
Can't see the light
Can't see the light
Can't see the light
I can't see the light
In a black heart, in a dark sky
In a cold world, or in the colours of my mind
Can't see the light
Can't see the light
Can't see the light
Can't see the light sometimes

I can't see the light
Can't see the light




Can't see the light
Can't see the light sometimes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Reuben & The Dark's song Can't See the Light describe the singer's struggles with love and depression. The opening lines "It's in my heart, in my bed, like a bullet in my head" suggest that the weight of heartbreak or emotional pain is constantly with them, like a constant ache. The lines "Love is not a long book, love is not a winding road, oh no, love is not a firework, love is not a pretty word" convey a sense of disillusionment with love, as though the singer has lost faith in its transformative power.


The chorus of "Can't see the light" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the feeling of being in a dark place and unable to find a way out. The mention of pale blue eyes and sky potentially saving the singer's life suggests a glimmer of hope, but it is fleeting and not enough to dispel the darkness.


The final lines "In a black heart, in a dark sky, in a cold world, or in the colours of my mind, can't see the light" suggest that the singer is grappling with their own internal demons and that external factors may not be the sole cause of their struggles.


Overall, the lyrics to "Can't See the Light" portray a person who is struggling to cope with the pain of love and depression, trying to find a way to move forward and see the light again.


Line by Line Meaning

It's in my heart, in my bed
This feeling is consuming me and is always with me, even in my most intimate moments.


Like a bullet in my head
It's painful and relentless, like a physical wound that won't heal.


It's in my soul, skin and bone
This feeling is not just in my mind, but has become an integral part of who I am on every level.


I'm on the lowest road I know
This feeling is leading me down a path that feels hopeless and never-ending, and I can't escape its pull.


Take my hand and feel my pulse
I want you to understand how deeply this feeling is affecting me, to the point where it's palpable and all-encompassing.


Feel my love, won't you feel my loss
I love deeply, but that love also comes with the pain of knowing that it can never be fully reciprocated or realized.


I swear I told you so
I've tried to warn you about how much this feeling has taken over me, but it seems no one really understands.


Love is not a long book
Love cannot be easily defined or contained; it's complex and multifaceted.


Love is not a winding road
Love is not always a scenic journey; it can be fraught with confusion and uncertainty.


Oh no, love is not a firework
Love is not always a flashy, explosive display; sometimes it's a quiet, simmering ember.


Love is not a pretty word
Love is not always easy or pleasant; it can be messy and painful.


Pale blue eyes, and a pale blue sky
The world seems muted and colorless, matching the desolate feeling inside me.


Oh you just might save my life
Even though this feeling is suffocating me, there is a glimmer of hope that someone else can help pull me out of the darkness.


Can't see the light sometimes
It's not always possible to see a way out of this feeling; sometimes it's too overwhelming.


I see it with my own eyes
I am intimately aware of just how deep this feeling runs and how it is affecting me.


Rolling over the oceans tide again
This feeling is not static; it ebbs and flows like the tide of the ocean, always pulling me in different directions.


In a black heart, in a dark sky
This feeling is so deep and pervasive that it feels like it's taking over even the darkest parts of myself and the world around me.


In a cold world, or in the colours of my mind
This feeling can take on many forms, from the frigid reality of the world to the vivid, ever-shifting landscape of my own thoughts and emotions.




Lyrics © ARTS & CRAFTS MUSIC INC DBA GALLERYAC MUSIC
Written by: REUBEN BULLOCK

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@brigetteannelucero1579

This track was on Red Band Society!

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Another great song by this band!

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Can't See The Light

Reuben and the Dark

It's in my heart, in my bed
Like a bullet in my head
It's in my soul, skin and bone
I'm on the lowest road I know
Take my hand and feel my pulse
Feel my love, won't you feel my loss
It's in my soul, skin and bone
I swear I told you so
Love is not a long book
Love is not a winding road
Oh no, love is not a firework
Love is not a pretty word

Pale blue eyes, and a pale blue sky
Oh you just might save my life
I can't see the light
Can't see the light
Can't see the light
I can't see the light sometimes
I can't see the light
Can't see the light
Can't see the light
I can't see the light sometimes

It's in my heart, in my bed
Like a bullet in my head
It's in my soul, skin and bone
Swear I told you so
I see it with my own eyes
Rolling over the oceans tide again

Oh I can't see the light
Can't see the light
Can't see the light
I can't see the light sometimes
Oh I can't see the light
Can't see the light
Can't see the light
I can't see the light
Can't see the light
Can't see the light
Can't see the light
I can't see the light
In a black heart, in a dark sky
In a cold world, or in the colours of my mind
Can't see the light
Can't see the light
Can't see the light
Can't see the light sometimes

I can't see the light
Can't see the light
Can't see the light
Can't see the light sometimes

@taichifitnessaustralia3422

Can see the light

@alexandriamccarthy2602

does anyone know the chords for this?

@MaiMDS-ux2sd

Ballefrans

@taichifitnessaustralia3422

😂

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