Lights

Lights
Written by Tommy Shaw
Lead Vocals by Tommy Shaw

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I heard the knock on my door
I heard the ring of the bell
I got the letter but I couldn't go

So many thoughts in my head
So many places to be
So many faces that I long to see

Standing in front of me tonight
The lights will take me where I long to be
Just like a thousand nights before

Somebody said to me
Why do you do this to you
Why not sit back and relax
Go to the islands and forget it all

Slow down, you're moving too fast
You seem afraid it won't last
Take my advice, go straight and settle down

Thank you for caring, but tonight the lights will take me where I long to be
Just like a thousand nights before
I can't explain, it gives me something

Give me the lights, precious lights
Give me lights
Give me my hope, give me my energy

You can turn the wrong into right
Precious lights
illuminate me, carry me away
Carry me, carry me

Interpretation

Life on the road can be hard. You are away from family and friends. People giving you advice saying you should just settle down or take a vacation. However, when under the lights on stage, in front of the crowd, it is invigorating, and there is an unexplainable energy.