Daylight
Ron Pope Lyrics
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And I have waited for the sun to rise
And I've seen sad, dark times
Waited for rain
And all I know
Is whenever I am far from home
There are nights
Well, I have walked alone
And the stars have tried to guide me home
And I have walked alone, lost in the fog
And all I find
Are faded pictures from some distant life
And I wish to God
I could see your eyes
And I ain't got no magic potion
All I know is that we're better off together
Than we ever were alone
So if you let me try
Just give me time
Woman, I will find a way to help you ease your
Troubled mind
If the morning comes
I'll be thankful just to see the sun
But the daylight seems so far away
The lyrics to Ron Pope's song "Daylight" showcase a person who has been through difficult times and is struggling to find their way. The repetition of "I've seen sad, dark times" emphasizes the singer's struggle and emphasizes how the singer has been in this situation multiple times. However, in contrast with these dark times, the singer also notes that there have been moments of hope. The singer has waited for the sun to rise and for the rain to come, symbolizing the idea that no matter what, there is always a chance for change and renewal.
The line "There are nights when the words seem out of place" can speak to the feeling of being lost or disconnected from oneself, and how sometimes it's difficult to articulate what one wants to say or how they're feeling. On top of this, the singer mentions walking alone and feeling lost in the fog. Through this imagery, the song emphasizes the feeling of being lost and disconnected emotionally and mentally from the world.
The last verse of the song shows the singer asking for a chance to connect with someone else. The lyrics "All I know is that we're better off together, Than we ever were alone" emphasizes the importance of having someone to rely on in difficult times. The singer is offering a willingness to try to connect with someone and help them ease their troubled mind. The last line of the song "But the daylight seems so far away" emphasizes the idea that these struggles might not be overcome quickly, but there is always hope for tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
I've seen sad, dark times
I have experienced difficult and unhappy moments in my life
And I have waited for the sun to rise
And during those times, I have waited for the day when things will get better
And I've seen sad, dark times
I have experienced difficult and unhappy moments in my life (repeated for emphasis)
Waited for rain
And during those times, I have waited for something to wash away the sorrow and bring new life
And all I know
I only understand that
Is whenever I am far from home
Whenever I am away from where I belong
There are nights
There are certain times
When the words seem out of place
When I cannot find the right words to express myself
Well, I have walked alone
I have been by myself
And the stars have tried to guide me home
And I have looked to the stars to help me find my way back
And I have walked alone, lost in the fog
I have been lost and confused, not knowing what direction to take
And all I find
But what I always come across
Are faded pictures from some distant life
Are blurry memories from a time long ago
And I wish to God
And I pray to the divine
I could see your eyes
That I could see the eyes of the person I miss
And I ain't got no magic potion
I have no magic remedy or solution
All I know is that we're better off together
But what I do know is that we will be stronger when we are united
Than we ever were alone
Than we were when we were by ourselves
So if you let me try
So if you give me the chance
Just give me time
Just allow me some time
Woman, I will find a way to help you ease your
My dear, I will discover a way to relieve your
Troubled mind
Anxious and worried mind
If the morning comes
If the new day arrives
I'll be thankful just to see the sun
I will be grateful to witness the sunlight
But the daylight seems so far away
But feeling better emotionally is still a long way off
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