"Non ita moesta sonat plangentis verba prophetae
Quam sonat authoris musica moesta mei."
Fortunately quite a large number of White compositions have survived, and of these his Latin motets are sufficient to place him in the front rank of English composers of the Elizabethan epoch. His contrapuntal writing is very fine, though stilted. However, his "Lamentations", set for five voices, have a flavour far in advance of his period, as also his motet "Peccatum peccavit Jerusalem" and "Regina Coeli". It is to be observed that he wrote his English anthems ex officio, but his Latin services reveal the full genius of White, and give him a place with Tallis, Byrd, Shepherd, and Taverner. Strange to say, though he stood so high among mid-sixteenth century musicians, his compositions were almost utterly neglected till unearthed by Dr. Burney. In recent years he has come into his own, thanks to the zeal of Mr. Arkwright, Dr. Terry, and others. Dr. Earnest Walker regards White "fairly to be reckoned -- even remembering that Palestrina and Lassus were contemporaries -- as among the very greatest European composers of this time".
The Light
robert white Lyrics
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Cause I found my own path I ain't worried about a sound
Now I'm up and I'm better so high
Wanna know where I'm at I'm in the sky
What they don't tell ya spread your wings and fly
How you gone take off if you ain't try
Open up that door get into the ride
Put yo ego in the back seat while you drive
Matter fact I just called it a taxi
Had to switch up my game
Had to switch up my lane
And now I'm doing thing that only serve me
I know my life purpose like the back of my hand
Had to switch up one time then I switched up again
All I had to do was trust in the ride
Anything I do yeah it will suffice
Trust the universe yeah I trust you
So grateful for all that you do
It's a new day new way new wave
I had to release all of the past memories
Had to check my own space
Can't hold on to old if I do it would clutter up the lane
Nah nah nah I can't hold on to none of that nah
Can't stay still cause I'm moving out the past
Had to change my life cause I couldn't keep the act
All I knew is that I would get there someday
Had to keep the faith
And now every single day I just say
Waves of light
Beaming from the sky
I feel so high
I'm on the next dimension
Waves of light
I could finally fly
I'm in my own time
I ain't gotta follow no one
You just got to believe
In yourself as far as I can see
You're a star
You can do anything
If anyone tries to tell you other
Don't listen don't listen to them
Just keep on doing you
The lyrics to Robert White's "The Light" are about personal growth, finding one's own path, and letting go of the past to move forward. The opening lines, "Lately I found my own road I ain't tryna swerve out, 'Cause I found my own path I ain't worried about a sound," reflect the singer's newfound confidence and independence. He's not concerned about what others think or say about him, because he's discovered his own purpose and direction.
The chorus, "Waves of light, Beaming from the sky, I feel so high, I'm on the next dimension," conjures an image of soaring high above earthly troubles and into a higher, more transcendent reality. The singer encourages listeners to trust in the universe and have faith in their journey, reminding them that they are capable of anything and should not let anyone else's negativity or doubts hold them back.
The bridge, "Can't hold on to old if I do it would clutter up the lane, Nah nah nah I can't hold on to none of that nah, Can't stay still 'cause I'm moving out the past," emphasizes the importance of letting go of past traumas, mistakes, and regrets in order to embrace a brighter future. One must release negative energies and clear the path for new possibilities.
Overall, "The Light" is an inspiring and uplifting song about finding oneself and striving towards greater heights. It encourages listeners to trust in themselves and the universe, and to keep moving forward towards their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I found my own road I ain't tryna swerve out
Recently, I discovered my own path and I am determined to stick to it.
Cause I found my own path I ain't worried about a sound
Since I discovered my own path, I am not concerned with the opinions of others.
Now I'm up and I'm better so high
Currently, I am feeling great and on top of the world.
Wanna know where I'm at I'm in the sky
I am so high up that I feel like I am in the sky.
What they don't tell ya spread your wings and fly
One thing people don't often mention is that you need to spread your wings and fly in order to truly succeed.
How you gone take off if you ain't try
If you don't attempt to take off, you will never reach greater heights.
Open up that door get into the ride
Take the initiative to explore new opportunities and experiences.
Put yo ego in the back seat while you drive
While pursuing your goals, keep your ego at bay and don't let it take the driver's seat.
Had to put my ego in the back seat
I personally had to learn to keep my ego in check.
Matter fact I just called it a taxi
I needed to separate myself from my ego entirely, so I called it a taxi and sent it away.
Had to switch up my game
I had to make changes to my approach in order to see progress.
Had to switch up my lane
I needed to switch paths and try something new to reach my goals.
And now I'm doing thing that only serve me
As a result of these changes, I am now focusing on things that benefit me personally.
I know my life purpose like the back of my hand
I am confident in my life purpose and know it as well as I know the back of my hand.
Had to switch up one time then I switched up again
I had to make one change, and then another, until I found what worked for me.
All I had to do was trust in the ride
In the end, all I had to do was trust in the journey itself.
Anything I do yeah it will suffice
Now, I know that anything I do will be enough to reach my goals.
Trust the universe yeah I trust you
I have learned to trust the universe and have faith in its plan for me.
So grateful for all that you do
I am thankful for all that the universe has done for me.
It's a new day new way new wave
I am embracing a new day with a new approach and new opportunities.
I had to release all of the past memories
I needed to let go of past experiences and memories to move forward.
Had to check my own space
I needed to evaluate my own mindset and perspective.
Can't hold on to old if I do it would clutter up the lane
If I hold on to the past, it will only create obstacles for me in the future.
Nah nah nah I can't hold on to none of that nah
No, I cannot cling to the past - I need to let it go.
Can't stay still cause I'm moving out the past
I cannot remain stagnant because I am working on moving past my past experiences.
Had to change my life cause I couldn't keep the act
I needed to make changes to my life because I could no longer keep pretending to be someone I was not.
All I knew is that I would get there someday
I always had faith that I would reach my goals one day.
Had to keep the faith
I had to maintain my hope and trust in the journey to reach my goals.
And now every single day I just say
At this point, I remind myself every day that I am on the right track.
Waves of light
I am surrounded by positive energy and light.
Beaming from the sky
This positive energy and light is coming from the universe above.
I feel so high
As a result, I am feeling uplifted and empowered.
I'm on the next dimension
I am reaching new heights and moving on to bigger and better things.
I could finally fly
Through this journey, I have finally found the freedom to soar and achieve my goals.
I'm in my own time
I am moving at my own pace and not comparing myself to others.
I ain't gotta follow no one
I do not need to follow in the footsteps of others; I can pave my own path.
You just got to believe
All it takes is a strong belief in oneself to achieve great things.
In yourself as far as I can see
From my experience, it is evident that having confidence in oneself is essential to success.
You're a star
You are destined for greatness, like a shining star.
You can do anything
With this confidence, anything is possible.
If anyone tries to tell you other
Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Don't listen don't listen to them
Ignore any negative voices or opinions and stay true to yourself.
Just keep on doing you
Continue on your path and stay true to your beliefs and values.
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Written by: Robert White
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