Limelight
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I can see the glow of a distant sun
I can feel it inside
Maybe this day could be the one

I can hear the roar of a distant crowd
They are waiting for me
Calling my name
Shouting out loud

Holding on isn't always easy
I ain't gonna change my mind

Limelight you were all I ever wanted
Since it all began
Limelight shining on me
Telling the world who I am
Limelight don't let me slip right through your fingers
There's a long way to fall
After the years of waiting
I'm gonna show them all

I can see the world in a different light
Now it's easy to say
Where I went wrong
What I did right

I can hear the beat of a different drum
Take it all in my stride
Hold my head high
Second to none

Holding on wasn't always easy
Nothing can change my mind

Limelight you were all I ever wanted since it all began
Limelight shining on me telling the world who I am
Limelight don't let it slip right through your fingers
There's a long way to fall
After all the years of waiting, I'm gonna show them all




Maybe the role's not easy, maybe the prize is small
After all the years of waiting, I'm gonna show them all

Overall Meaning

These lyrics to The Alan Parsons Project's song Limelight are about the desire to achieve fame and recognition. The first verse describes the feeling of being on the brink of success, with the singer sensing the "glow of a distant sun" and the "roar of a distant crowd." The second verse acknowledges the difficulty of holding on to that success, but ultimately asserts the singer's determination to stay in the "limelight".


The chorus further emphasizes the singer's desire for recognition and fame, with "limelight" representing the spotlight of success. The singer implores the limelight not to let them "slip right through your fingers" because there is a "long way to fall" if they do. The final verse speaks to the self-awareness that comes with success, being able to reflect on past mistakes and accomplishments. The singer asserts their confidence in their ability to navigate the difficult road to success and ultimately "show them all."


Line by Line Meaning

I can see the glow of a distant sun
I can see the light of success shining far away


I can feel it inside
I feel the drive and passion to reach that success


Maybe this day could be the one
Perhaps today is the day that I'll finally achieve my dream


I can hear the roar of a distant crowd
I can hear the excitement of the audience waiting for my performance


They are waiting for me
They are eagerly anticipating me to take the stage


Calling my name
Chanting and cheering for me to appear on stage


Shouting out loud
Expressing their enthusiasm and support for my performance


Holding on isn't always easy
Perseverance through difficult times is challenging


I ain't gonna change my mind
I won't give up on my dreams despite obstacles


Limelight you were all I ever wanted
The spotlight and recognition of success is my ultimate desire


Since it all began
Since the start of my journey towards success


Limelight shining on me
The success and attention is directed towards me


Telling the world who I am
Revealing my identity and what I'm capable of achieving


Limelight don't let me slip right through your fingers
I don't want to lose the attention and success that I've achieved


There's a long way to fall
There's always a risk of losing success and falling from the spotlight


After the years of waiting
I've been waiting and working for success for a long time


I'm gonna show them all
I'm going to prove all my doubters wrong


I can see the world in a different light
I have a new perspective on the world after achieving success


Now it's easy to say
It's simpler to understand and develop insight into past mistakes


Where I went wrong
Acknowledging past mistakes and learning from them


What I did right
Learning from past successes and continuing to apply those techniques


I can hear the beat of a different drum
I'm no longer limited by conventional thinking


Take it all in my stride
I'm able to handle any challenges that come my way with confidence


Hold my head high
Confident in my abilities and achievements


Second to none
I'm the best at what I do


Holding on wasn't always easy
Persevering through tough times was always a challenge


Nothing can change my mind
My passion and drive to succeed can't be swayed


Maybe the role's not easy, maybe the prize is small
Success is not a guarantee and may require sacrifice


After all the years of waiting, I'm gonna show them all
After years of hard work and dedication, I will finally achieve my dreams




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALAN PARSONS, ERIC WOOLFSON

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