I Saw the Light
Discovering Love's Illumination: I Saw the Light by Whyte Horses
Lyrics
It was late last night
Describes the timing of an event from the previous night
I was feeling something wasn't right
Expresses a sense of unease or discomfort
There was not another soul in sight
Highlights the absence of other people
Only you, only you
Emphasizes the presence of a specific person ("you")
So we walked along,
Describes walking together despite sensing an issue
though I knew there was something wrong
Personal suspicion or awareness of a problem
And the feeling hot me oh so strong about you
Intense feelings aroused about the person
Then you gazed up at me and the answer was plain to see
The realization of a clear answer from the person's gaze
'Cause I saw the light in your eyes
Discovery of emotional truth in the other person's eyes
Though we had our fling
Reference to a past casual relationship
I just never would suspect a thing
Surprise at an unexpected revelation
'Til that little bell began to ring in my head
Metaphorical indication of an alarm or realization
In my head
Reiteration of the previous realization
But I tried to run,
Attempt to avoid or escape the situation
though I knew it wouldn't help me none
Acknowledgment that running away won't solve the issue
'Cause I couldn't ever love no one, or so I said
Expression of inability to love anyone
But my feelings for you
Recognition of previously unknown feelings for the person
were just something I never knew
Realization of emotions previously unfelt
'Til I saw the light in your eyes
Confirmation of understanding through perceiving truth in the other's eyes
But I love you best
Declaration of preferring the person above others
It's not something that I say in jest
Stating genuine feelings, not in a joking manner
'Cause you're different, girl, from all the rest
Recognition of the person's uniqueness
In my eyes
Personal perspective or opinion
And I ran out before but I won't do it anymore
Commitment to not repeat past actions
Can't you see the light in my eyes
Request for the other person to notice feelings in one's eyes
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