Burning Torches of Hope [Lawrence Gowan]

Burning Torches Of Hope
Written by Lawrence Gowan
Lead Vocals by Lawrence Gowan

Wonder, where our world is heading for
The future, it's filling us with fear
We stumbled, in a pit too deep this time
We don't know, if we'll make it out
Still, there's a way
Where there's a will
Are you ready to try

Let our love lead us
On with those
Burning torches of hope
Could they ever lead us astray
Don't let them defeat us
We're on our own oasis of joy
No, don't let it be swept away

Darkness, only gets the faint of heart
And they're helpless
Or so they seem to think
Frightened, you see them running everywhere
Warning, everyone beware

Still, there's a way
Where there's a will
Are you ready to try

Let our love lead us
On with those
Burning torches of hope
Could they ever lead us astray
Don't let them defeat us
We're on our own oasis of joy
No, don't let it be swept away

Interpretation

The world seems to be on a downward slide (culturally, morally), and we are afraid of what the future holds.  We need to remember that showing love for others is like shining light in the darkness.  We just need to decide to do it.