After The Judds disbanded in 1991, she then went to Texas Wynonna began a solo career, also on Curb. In her solo career, she has released eight studio albums, a live album, a holiday album and two compilation albums in addition to charting more than 20 singles of her own. Her first three singles—"She Is His Only Need", "I Saw the Light," and "No One Else on Earth"—all reached number one on the U.S. country singles charts consecutively, as did 1993's "Only Love" and 1996's, "To Be Loved by You." Three of her albums are certified platinum or higher by the RIAA. She released a new single, "Something You Can't Live Without," in March 2013. Her most recent recording, Wynonna & The Big Noise, was released on February 12, 2016 via Curb Records. Wynonna & the Big Noise are a country band lead by Wynonna and husband Cactus Mosher. Wynonna is most recognized for her musical work, although starting in the 2000s she has also pursued other interests, including writing, acting and philanthropy.
I Saw The Light
Wynonna Judd Lyrics
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Wrote "I love you" on a note
I rang the doorbell and turned to go
Baby when the curtains moved
I couldn't believe the view
I saw the light in your window tonight
I saw two shadows holding each other tight
I saw the light in your window tonight
So take your cheating hands off my red dress
'Cause I ain't wearing this thing for you
I see you clearly now, and your lies too
They say that love is blind
Well, baby, not this time
I saw the light in your window tonight
I saw two shadows holding each other tight
I know the truth when I look in your eyes
I saw the light in your window tonight
Why, baby, why (why, baby, why)
Should I listen to ya
Cry, baby, cry (cry, baby, cry)
Now I'm walking out the door
They say that love is blind
Well, baby, not this time (I saw the light, I saw the light, I saw the light)
I saw the light in your window tonight
I saw two shadows holding each other tight
I know the truth when I look in your eyes
I saw the light in your window tonight
I know the truth when I look in your eyes
I saw the light in your window tonight
In "I Saw The Light," Wynonna Judd is expressing her heartbreak and betrayal upon discovering her lover's infidelity. She narrates how she laid a red rose with an "I Love You" note on her lover's porch before ringing the doorbell, only to see two shadows holding each other tight when she looked through the window. Her heart sank as she realized the truth about her lover: that they were cheating on her.
She confronts her lover and demands that they take their cheating hands off her red dress because she isn't wearing it for them. She sees her lover clearly now, and their lies too, refusing to listen or believe any more of their empty words. Wynonna implies that love may be blind, but not anymore for her. She saw the light in her lover's window tonight and is ready to walk out the door, distraught and disappointed that their love turned out to be a lie.
The song's chorus and title refer to her realization of her lover's infidelity, which she describes as seeing the light in their window that night. She sees the truth when she looks in their eyes, confirming her suspicions and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
I laid a red rose on your front porch
I left a symbol of affection at your door
And I wrote 'I Love You' on a note
I expressed my feelings for you in words
I rang the doorbell and turned to go
I made my presence known, but didn't stay
Baby when the curtains moved
When the curtains were drawn aside
I couldn't believe the view
I was shocked by what I saw
[Chorus]
Refrain
I saw the light in your window tonight
I saw the evidence of your wrongdoing
I saw two shadows holding each other tight
I saw two people in an intimate embrace
I know the truth when I look in your eyes
I can tell when someone is lying
So take your cheating hands off my red dress
Stop touching something that belongs to someone else
'Cause I ain't wearing this thing for you
This article of clothing is not meant for you to appreciate
I see you clearly now, and your lies too
I understand your deception
They say that love is blind
Love can make people ignore the truth
Well, baby, not this time
But not in this situation
[Chorus]
Refrain
Why, baby, why
Why did you do what you did
Should I listen to ya
Should I believe what you say
Cry, baby, cry
Experience the sadness of your actions
Now I'm walking out the door
I'm leaving this situation behind
They say that love is blind
Love can make people ignore the truth
Well, baby, not this time
But not in this situation
[Chorus]
Refrain
I know the truth when I look in your eyes
I can tell when someone is lying
I saw the light in your window tonight
I saw the evidence of your wrongdoing
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Andrew M. Gold, Lisa Angelle
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