Into the Light
Rupert Pope Giles Palmer Lyrics
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Can′t play a sweet song anymore
Haunted by the memory
And as we got the dust
Lines are cars return back to the shore
No sign, no remedy
Trying to light a fire
Soaked to the skin
All over it
Your soul's on the line
You don′t know where to hide
Keep running right in
Straight into the light
Your soul's on the line
You don't know where to hide
Keep running right in
Straight into the light
So cold to the touch
Breathing tangled
Words that make no sense
Inside I ache in silence
One one to the next
I feel my way around through the night
But any sign of my life
Trying to light a fire
Soaked to the skin
All you can do is lay there
All over it
Your soul′s on the line
You don′t know where to hide
Keep running right in
Straight into the light
Your soul's on the line
You don′t know where to hide
Keep running right in
Straight into the light
Your soul's on the line
You don′t know where to hide
You run right in
Straight into the light
Your soul's on the line
You don′t know where to hide
You run right in
Straight into the light
The lyrics of Rupert Pope and Giles Palmer's song "Into the Light" seem to be about someone who is haunted by memories and failures of the past, unable to move on from them. The first stanza describes how the "strings all choked with rust" can no longer play a "sweet song" and how the person is "haunted by the memory" of them. The second stanza paints a picture of someone who is trying to light a fire, but is "soaked to the skin" and can only lay there "all over it." The chorus repeats the phrase "your soul's on the line, you don't know where to hide," implying that the person is in danger and is running straight into the light in an attempt to escape.
The overall message of the song seems to be that the person is struggling with their past mistakes and is desperately trying to move on, but they are unable to escape the memories that haunt them. They are running straight into the light, hoping to find a way out of their pain and confusion, but it's unclear whether this will lead them to safety or to further destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Strings all choked with rust
The strings are rusty and cannot produce a sweet sound anymore.
Can′t play a sweet song anymore
The instrument cannot produce a melodious tune anymore due to rusting of its strings.
Haunted by the memory
The memory of the past is haunting the person and affecting his/her present.
And as we got the dust
As time passes, everything loses its quality and falls into disrepair.
Lines are cars return back to the shore
Life is like a journey where we eventually return back to where we started from.
No sign, no remedy
There seems to be no cure or solution to the problems faced.
Trying to light a fire
The person is attempting to ignite a flame, symbolizing their hope for a better future.
Soaked to the skin
The person is drenched, possibly representing their emotions overwhelming them.
All you can do is lay there
The person has resigned themselves to inaction and feels helpless.
All over it
The situation has taken over completely, leaving the person feeling powerless.
Your soul's on the line
The stakes are high and the situation is dire.
You don′t know where to hide
There is no escape from the situation and no place to hide from the consequences.
Keep running right in
Despite the circumstances, the person keeps moving forward towards a solution.
Straight into the light
The person is moving towards a positive outcome or a brighter future, represented by the light.
So cold to the touch
The person feels emotionally cold and distant from those around them.
Breathing tangled
The person feels constricted and unable to breathe freely.
Words that make no sense
The person is overcome by emotions and cannot express themselves coherently.
Inside I ache in silence
The person is hurting deeply, but keeping it inside and not seeking help or support from others.
One one to the next
The person is moving from one situation to another, but not finding relief.
I feel my way around through the night
The person is navigating through difficult times, trying to find a way out of the darkness.
But any sign of my life
Despite their efforts, the person cannot see any signs of progress or hope in their life.
You run right in
The person charges forward, even in the face of danger or uncertainty.
Writer(s): Giles Palmer, Rupert Vyvyan Kenric Pope
Contributed by Caroline T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.