The Light
Embracing Change: The Transformative Light in Mason Jennings' Song
Lyrics
And regardless in the evening
Regardless of the time of day, possibly referring to a persistent situation.
Light is thrown by the setting sun
The sun emits light during its descent, creating a changing atmosphere.
Speeds along this vast familiar
The light travels swiftly across a familiar expanse.
And silently crosses everyone
Quietly affecting everyone it encounters.
It's the light that's changing
Emphasizing the transformative nature of light, possibly metaphorical.
It's the light that's changing
-It's the light that's changing
-It's only the light
-Across the schoolyards, across the gardens
Describing the reach of light across various settings, including symbolic places of love and future.
Across the chapels where lovers have leapt
-Across the table in our old kitchen
-Across the cities where our future slept
-It's the light that's changing
Reiteration of the changing nature of light, emphasizing its exclusive role.
It's the light that's changing
-It's the light that's changing
-It's only the light
-What can I do to defy you?
Expressing a desire to resist or reject something, possibly a challenging situation or change.
Oh, what can I do to deny you?
-'Cause I want no part of this breaking
-This is a hurtful mistake you are making
-And to me this love was true and shining
Reflecting on a past love that was genuine and significant, expressing concern about being replaced.
Oh, these years were real and defining
-Please, please don't forget how much I meant to you
-When, when you are redefined by someone new
-Across what's left of these old places
Describing the light's presence across remnants of the past, where memories and communication may have faded.
Across the playgrounds where old friends play
-Across the lines on familiar faces
-Across the nothing that we say
-It's the light that's breaking
Highlighting the breaking or transformative aspect of light, reiterating its exclusive role in the narrative.
It's the light that's breaking
-It's the light that's breaking
-It's only the light
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