Here Tonight
Sam Burchfield Lyrics
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with no shoes on your feet
Just getting your toes dirty
skipping stones on the lake
And I did not cry
'til you wandered away
Now you're hiding
And child what ya done
Sent shivers through your bones
Now that you've seen
all the dirt on your toes
You don't know where to go
or where to run
So come find me
in a mountain stream
To cool your bones and bring your peace
If your burdened soul
can't find the morning light
I'm here tonight
You're gonna stumble
until you're knee-deep in the water
with your chest heaving
and those tears on your face
have been blaming me
But I'm clean and you're clean
Though ya don't feel your soul
or see the son...
Come find me
in a mountain stream
To cool your bones and bring your peace
I your burdened soul
can't find the morning light
I'm here tonight
Come find me, come find me
I'll set your mind at ease
Your aching soul, is gonna make it home
That's one thing I believe
Come on back home
It's gonna be alright
These open arms are a welcome sight
If your burdened soul
can't find the morning light
I'm here tonight
In the first verse of Sam Burchfield's "Here Tonight," he describes a moment where he saw a person walking barefoot, skipping stones in the lake. He did not cry until the person wandered away. In the second verse, Burchfield describes the same person hiding with a shameful soul after doing something that caused them to feel guilt. The person has seen "all the dirt on [their] toes" and is lost in where to go and what to do. In the chorus, Burchfield offers comfort to the person, telling them to "come find me in a mountain stream" where he will cool their bones and bring them peace. He offers to be there for them and their burdened soul if they cannot find the morning light.
Overall, "Here Tonight" is a song about finding peace and comfort in someone else's open arms. The person Burchfield sings to has done something that makes them feel dirty and shameful, and they are lost in where to go next. But Burchfield offers to be a source of comfort for them, and reminds them that no matter how much they stumble or blame him for their mistakes, he is still clean and will be there for them.
Line by Line Meaning
You were walking
You were walking
with no shoes on your feet
You were barefoot
Just getting your toes dirty
You were enjoying the earth beneath your feet
skipping stones on the lake
You were throwing stones on the water surface
And I did not cry
I was not emotional
'til you wandered away
Until you left my sight
Now you're hiding
Now you're avoiding me
with a shameful soul
You feel ashamed of what you've done
And child what ya done
And the things you've done, child...
Sent shivers through your bones
Have left you frightened and unsure
Now that you've seen
Now that you've witnessed it all
all the dirt on your toes
All the dirt on your feet from walking barefoot
You don't know where to go
You're lost and unsure of where to turn
or where to run
Or where to escape to
So come find me
Come to me
in a mountain stream
In a cool, flowing stream in the mountains
To cool your bones and bring your peace
To find calm and ease your mind
If your burdened soul
If your heavy and troubled soul
can't find the morning light
Can't find hope or positivity
I'm here tonight
I'm here, tonight
You're gonna stumble
You're going to falter
until you're knee-deep in the water
Until you're waist-deep in the river
with your chest heaving
With your heart beating fast
and those tears on your face
And the tears streaming down your face
have been blaming me
Have been directed at me
But I'm clean and you're clean
But I'm innocent and you're pure
Though ya don't feel your soul
Although you can't sense your soul
or see the sun...
Or can't see beyond the darkness...
Come find me
Come to me
in a mountain stream
In a cool, flowing stream in the mountains
To cool your bones and bring your peace
To find calm and ease your mind
I your burdened soul
If your heavy and troubled soul
can't find the morning light
Can't find hope or positivity
I'm here tonight
I'm here, tonight
Come find me, come find me
Come to me, come to me
I'll set your mind at ease
I'll ease your worry and anxiety
Your aching soul, is gonna make it home
Your pain will ease, and you'll find your way
That's one thing I believe
I believe this, without a doubt
Come on back home
Come back to your true self
It's gonna be alright
Everything will work out for the best
These open arms are a welcome sight
I'll welcome you with open arms
If your burdened soul
If your heavy and troubled soul
can't find the morning light
Can't find hope or positivity
I'm here tonight
I'm here, tonight
Contributed by Isaac N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Luis Miguel Gonzalez Seijas
You were walking with no shoes on your feet Just getting your toes dirty skipping stones on the lake And I did not cry 'til you wandered away Now you're hiding
Can't find the morning light
with a shameful soul
And child what ya done Sent shivers through your bones Now that you've seen all the dirt on your toes You don't know where to go or where to run
So come find me in a mountain stream To cool your bones and bring your peace If your burdened soul can't find the morning light I'm here tonight You're gonna stumble until you're knee-deep in the water with your chest heaving and those tears on your face have been blaming me But I'm clean and you're clean Though ya don't feel your soul or see the son... Come find me in a mountain stream To cool your bones and bring your peace I your burdened soul can't find the morning light I'm here tonight Come find me, come find me I'll set your mind at ease Your aching soul, is gonna make it home That's one thing I believe Come on back home It's gonna be alright These open arms are a welcome sight If your burdened soul can't find the morning light I'm here tonight
Sara Neumeyer
So beautiful! The video is so fun and the song is just great
Brianna Perfetuo
You played at my school (university of new hamphsire) today at lunch time when i was studying. I heard this and was mesmerized, good job and good luck getting your name out there more. very talented
DramaGeek1018
Yea! And the day before he was in Vienna VA. My sister saw him and was very impressed. My cousin's friend is actually Sam's sister which is cool.
Elena Angioni
Sam, thank you. I would listen to your voice my entire day. You're just fantastic... ♡
Sydney Vinther
Your voice is amazing, and this music video is beautiful. I'm definitely a fan. :)
Sara Neumeyer
One of my favorite by him! I found one of his songs from unarmored and he has quickly become one of my favorite artists. Keep doing what your doing!
Not only that, but this is so beautifully shot and edited!
JaneElizabeth26
i didn't even think it was possible for this song to become more perfect. IN LOVE
sarahoptical
Thanks for making music, Sam.
Lizzie P.
Great song and video! I'm impressed that y'all were able to get all the instruments and cameras up Lookout Mountain!
Joseph Sorensen
The video was amazing, like everything you do Sam. I wish you continued success in your career and feel privileged for the opportunity to watch you grow not only in your music career but also into the man you have become. I am looking forward to see what life has in store for you.