Lighthouse
Watson Patrick Lyrics
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'Cause I'm coming in
A little blind
Dreamer of a lighthouse in the woods
Shining a little light to bring us back home
When to find you in the backyard
Or hiding behind all, all busy lives
To help us get back into the world
'Cause I know
I've seen you before
Won't you shine
A little light
A little light
Light, light
On us now?
Won't you shine a little light
In your own backyard?
Won't you shine a little light
In your own backyard?
Dreaming of a lighthouse in the woods
The lyrics of Watson Patrick's song Lighthouse is an appeal to the lost and the disconnected, encouraging them to hold on to hope and keep shining their light. In the first verse, the singer urges the listener to "leave a lighthouse in the wild" as they are "coming in a little blind." This is a metaphor for how life can be unpredictable and we may need guidance and support to navigate through it. The dreamer inside all of us wants a beacon of light to lead us back home - a lighthouse in the woods that can shine its light and bring us back to ourselves.
The second verse is a call to action to find hope and light within ourselves. Instead of looking for the lighthouse in the woods, why not "shine a little light in your own backyard?" The line "hiding behind all, all busy lives" suggests that we tend to get lost in the busyness of our daily routines, forgetting to take care of ourselves and our mental health. The lighthouse is a symbol of hope and resilience, and we can cultivate its strength within ourselves by shining our own light.
In summary, the song Lighthouse is an uplifting reminder to keep shining our light and never lose hope. We can be our own lighthouse in the woods, providing guidance and support to ourselves and others.
Line by Line Meaning
Leave a lighthouse in the wild
I want to leave a guiding light in the rough life ahead.
'Cause I'm coming in
I'm coming back and I need guidance to navigate my way.
A little blind
I can't navigate on my own, I need a guiding light.
Dreamer of a lighthouse in the woods
I envision a beacon of hope in the midst of uncertainty.
Shining a little light to bring us back home
I want the light to guide us home, both physically and spiritually.
When to find you in the backyard
When I search for you, I hope to find you in a familiar and comforting place.
Or hiding behind all, all busy lives
Or when you're buried deep amongst the chaos of life, beyond my sight.
Dreaming of a lighthouse in the woods
I hope to dream of a guiding light that can lead us out of this chaos.
To help us get back into the world
This guiding light will help us find our way out of the wilderness and back into society.
'Cause I know
I am certain of the need for this guiding light.
I've seen you before
I've seen the positive effects of this guiding light before and I want to experience it again.
Won't you shine
I implore you to shine your light.
A little light
Even a small amount of light will suffice.
Light, light
Your light is of utmost importance.
On us now?
Will you shine your light on us now? We need it more than ever.
Won't you shine a little light
Once again, I request that you shine your light for us.
In your own backyard?
Will you start by shining your light in your own life, then extend it to others?
Won't you shine a little light
Once again, I appeal to you to shine your light and make a difference.
In your own backyard?
Will you start by fixing your own problems, then extend your light to help others?
Dreaming of a lighthouse in the woods
I dream of a guiding light that will help us find our way out of the darkness.
Lyrics © Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN)
Written by: Simon Angell, Robbie Kuster, Mikhail Stein, Patrick Watson
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