In 2007, Haden released a solo album, but also reformed the band with new members Tom Gladders (guitar), Randy Kirk (keyboards, guitar), and Matt Mahal (drums). To commemorate Spain's first shows in over six years, the band performed The Blue Moods Of Spain live in its entirety at the 2007 Tanned Tin festival in Castellón, Spain. This was followed by several shows in the U.S. A new studio album, produced by Soulsavers' Rich Machin, is scheduled for release in 2009.
Josh Haden's triplet sisters were in the 90's violin power pop outfit That Dog.
Ray Of Light
Spain Lyrics
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I never see
Through the passing clouds
Or through the trees
When you left
Into the pouring rain
I knew I would never
Ray of light
Won't shine through
When love is through
When love is through
Late one night
I heard you at my door
But I pretended like
I wasn't home
Please forgive
Me for what I've done
But you know I would've done it
Like I did before
Ray of light
Won't shine through
What can I do
What can I do
Repeat 1st verse & chorus
The lyrics of Spain's song "Ray of Light" depict a sense of emotional turmoil and confusion in the aftermath of a failed relationship. The singer of the song seems to be struggling to find clarity and meaning in life, as they reflect on how they have been unable to see things clearly since their partner left. The opening lines suggest a sense of disorientation and a lack of clarity, as the singer admits that they "never see through the passing clouds or through the trees".
The chorus of the song introduces the recurring motif of the "ray of light", which serves as a symbol of hope and renewal. However, the singer comes to the realization that this ray of light "won't shine through when love is through", indicating that they have given up hope of rekindling their relationship. The second verse adds a further layer of complexity to the narrative, as the singer confesses to having ignored their partner when they came to their door one night. The lyrics suggest that the singer feels guilty about their behavior, but also that they are resigned to the fact that the relationship is over.
Line by Line Meaning
Ray of light
The light of hope
I never see
I can't see beyond the sadness
Through the passing clouds
Even when the sadness passes
Or through the trees
Or in the beauty of nature
When you left
When you left my life
Into the pouring rain
In the midst of sadness and despair
I knew I would never
I knew I would never be with you again
See you again
See your smiling face again
Ray of light
The light of hope
Won't shine through
Can't penetrate my sadness
When love is through
When the love is gone
Late one night
One lonely night
I heard you at my door
I heard your voice in my head
But I pretended like
But I couldn't face the truth
I wasn't home
I wasn't emotionally available
Please forgive
I beg for your forgiveness
Me for what I've done
For my mistakes and my actions
But you know I would've done it
You know I couldn't help myself
Like I did before
Like I've done in the past
Ray of light
The light of hope
Won't shine through
Can't penetrate my sadness
What can I do
What can I do to change the past?
What can I do
What can I do to bring back the love?
Contributed by Anna V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Marc Lizano
Ray of light, I never see
Through the passing clouds or through the trees
When you left into the pouring rain
I knew I would never see you again
Ray of light won't shine through
When love is through, when love is through
Late, one night, I heard you at my door
But I pretended like I wasn't home
Please forgive me for what I've done
But you know I would've done it like I did before
Ray of light won't shine through
What can I do ? Lord, what can I do ?
Ray of light, I never see
Through the passing clouds or through the trees
When you left into the pouring rain
I knew I would never see you again
Ray of light won't shine through
When love is through, when love is through
When love is through, when love is through
When love is through, when love is through
James Carmouche
FINALLY!!!!! thank you so so much for posting this!!