Long as I Can See the Light
Guided by the Light: Ted Hawkins' Journey of Homecoming
Lyrics
Put a candle in the window
Expresses the desire to guide someone home by placing a candle in the window as a symbolic gesture.
'Cause I feel I've got to move
Feeling the need to make a change and take action in life.
Though I'm goin', goin'
Despite the departure, there is a sense of continuous movement.
I'll be comin' home soon
Anticipation of returning home in the near future.
'Long as I can see the light
Comfort and reassurance in the presence of light, suggesting hope and direction.
Pack my bags and let's get moving
Packing belongings, ready for a journey with an acknowledgment of drifting for a while.
'Cause I'm bound to drift a while
Acceptance of a temporary period of wandering or uncertainty.
Though I'm gone, I'm gone
Even though physically absent, there's a message of not to worry about the person.
You don't have to worry about me, no
Reiteration of the reassuring effect of seeing the light.
'Long as I can see the light
Continued reliance on the metaphorical light for guidance and assurance.
Guess, I've got that old travelin' bone
Suggests an inherent inclination or desire for travel and movement.
Thought I feelin', leavin' alone
Despite the inclination, there's an acknowledgment of not wanting to be alone.
But I won't
Commitment to not lose one's way despite the journey.
Won't be losin' my way, no
Confidence in maintaining direction and purpose.
'Long as I can see the light
Reaffirmation of finding solace and assurance in the light.
Won't you play that thing for me right now
An invitation to play music, perhaps to enhance the positive atmosphere.
Put a candle in the window
Repetition of the earlier symbolic act of putting a candle in the window.
'Cause I feel I've got to move
Reiteration of the need for change and movement in life.
'Cause I'm going, going
Emphasizes the ongoing journey with a sense of departure.
I'll be coming home soon
Anticipation of returning home again in the future.
Long as I can see the light
Continued reliance on the metaphorical light for comfort and guidance.
Long as I can see the light
Repetition emphasizing the enduring connection to the guiding light.
Long as I can see the light
Further emphasis on the enduring nature of the metaphorical light.
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