Ray Of Light
Third Dimension Lyrics
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are blowing up my home today
My hands are empty again
The present is betraying me
and I cannot understand
why nobody calms me down
and repaint a new world
I want to discover I am not alone
I... am trying to build…
one new perfect time
Send me a ray of light
and I... will be able to
believe in all the humanity
W hen I´m afraid of something dark
I cannot see protector arms
Tell me now where is my hope!
But a little whisper in the wind
is singing that the freedom comes
like a needed furious storm
I see the stars
and I feel we´re too small
I want to discover
we are not alone
I am Trying to build…
one new perfect time
Send me a ray of light
and I... will be able to
believe in all the humanity
Boys with thirst of blood
carring knifes like fools
Young girls in the streets
being women too soon
Big killers machines
taking up the rooms
I can see your pain,
I can see your doom
I... want to use my eyes
like a little child
with nothing to lose
Imaging skies to fly someday
like Pan and never grow
I... want to use my eyes
like a little child
with nothing to lose
Ignoring the place,
the colors and lies
my dreamsss are so far
I... am trying to build…
one new perfect time
send me a ray of light
and I... will be able to
believe in all the humanity
In "Ray of Light," Third Dimension contemplates feelings of isolation and anxiety in a world that seems increasingly hostile and unforgiving. The song opens with imagery of forgotten tales from past lives that have resurfaced to disrupt the present, leaving the singer feeling empty and disconnected. As the track progresses, there is a sense that the world is actively betraying the singer, and that they are desperate for some kind of reassurance or hope. Throughout the song, Third Dimension repeatedly calls for a "ray of light" to help them rebuild and find faith in the goodness of humanity.
The lyrics touch on a variety of different themes, including the sense of smallness and insignificance that we can all feel in the face of larger forces (like the stars or the "big killer machines" referenced in the final verse). There are also references to violence, particularly against young people (like the boys with thirst for blood and the young girls being forced to grow up too quickly). Despite the potential darkness of these topics, there is a sense of resilience and hopefulness that runs throughout the track. Though the singer may be struggling, they are still determined to find a way forward and "build one new perfect time" with the help of a little bit of light.
Line by Line Meaning
Forgotten tales from other lifes
Memories from my past lives are resurfacing and overwhelming me
are blowing up my home today
My present life is being disrupted by these memories
My hands are empty again
I feel lost and helpless in dealing with these memories
The present is betraying me
My current reality is not living up to my expectations
and I cannot understand
I am struggling to comprehend why things are the way they are
why nobody calms me down
I am looking for guidance and support from others but feel alone in my struggle
Please hear my past
I need someone to acknowledge my past experiences and struggles
and repaint a new world
I am looking for a fresh perspective and a new start
I want to discover I am not alone
I am seeking comfort in the knowledge that others share my struggles
I... am trying to build…
I am striving to create a better future for myself
one new perfect time
I am envisioning a brighter future for myself
Send me a ray of light
I am seeking hope and inspiration
and I... will be able to
I am confident that with the right support, I can
believe in all the humanity
I can regain my faith in humanity and the world around me
W hen I´m afraid of something dark
When I am afraid of something unknown or frightening
I cannot see protector arms
I feel unprotected and vulnerable
Tell me now where is my hope!
I am pleading for a reason to continue hoping and believing in the future
But a little whisper in the wind
Despite my fears, a small voice is encouraging me to persevere
is singing that the freedom comes
This voice is telling me that I can find freedom from my struggles
like a needed furious storm
This freedom may come after a period of difficulty and upheaval
I see the stars
I am awed by the vastness and beauty of the universe
and I feel we´re too small
I feel insignificant and powerless compared to the vastness of the universe
I want to discover
I am seeking to learn and understand
we are not alone
I am comforted by the knowledge that others share in this vast universe with me
Boys with thirst of blood
Violent people who seek power and control
carring knifes like fools
Armed and dangerous, but ultimately foolish and misguided
Young girls in the streets
Girls who are forced to grow up too quickly due to their circumstances
being women too soon
They are robbed of their childhood and forced to take on adult responsibilities too early
Big killers machines
Impersonal, destructive forces that cause harm and destruction
taking up the rooms
These machines dominate our lives and the world around us
I can see your pain,
I empathize with the struggles of others
I can see your doom
I recognize the challenges and hardships that others are facing
I... want to use my eyes
I am seeking to view the world with a fresh perspective
like a little child
With wonder and curiosity, unburdened by preconceptions and biases
with nothing to lose
I am unafraid to take risks or embrace new opportunities
Imaging skies to fly someday
I am dreaming of a future where anything is possible
like Pan and never grow
I want to retain my childlike sense of wonder and imagination
Ignoring the place,
Uninterested in the constraints of my current reality
the colors and lies
The illusions and deceptions that surround me
my dreamsss are so far
My dreams and aspirations may seem distant and unattainable
Contributed by Anthony N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.