Be the light
Lyrics:
[English]
Just the thought of another day
How do we end up this way?
What did we do wrong?
God
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Even though the days go on
So far, so far away from
It seems so close
Always weighing on my shoulder
A time like no other
It all changed on that day
Sadness and so much pain
You can touch the sorrow here
I don't know what to blame
I just watch and watch again
Even though the days go on
So far, so far away from
It seems so close
Even though the days go on
So far, so far away from
It seems so close
What did it leave behind?
What did it take from us and wash away?
It may be long
But with our hearts, start anew
And keep it up and not give up
With our heads held high
You have seen hell and made it back again
How to forget?
We can't forget
The lives that were lost along the way
And then you realize that wherever you go
There you are
Time won't stop
So, we keep moving on
Yesterday's night turns to light
Tomorrow's night returns to light
Be the light
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Always weighing on my shoulder
A time like no other
It all changed on that day
Sadness and so much pain
Anyone can close their eyes
Pretend that nothing is wrong
Open your eyes
And look for light
What did it leave behind?
What did it take from us and wash away?
It may be long
But with our hearts, start anew
And keep it up and not give up
With our heads held high
...
You have seen hell and made it back again
How to forget?
We can't forget
The lives that were lost along the way
And then you realize that wherever you go
There you are
Time won't stop
So, we keep moving on
Yesterday's night turns to light
Tomorrow's night returns to light
Be the light
...
Some days just pass by
And some days are unforgettable
We can't choose the reason why
But we can choose what to do from the day after
So with that hope, with that determination
Let's make tomorrow a brighter and better day
Oh-oh, yeah, yeah
Oh-oh and yeah
And yeah, oh-oh
...
Vocabulary in this song:
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thought /θɔt/ B1 |
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pain /peɪn/ A2 |
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light /laɪt/ A1 |
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shoulder /ˈʃoʊldər/ B1 |
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heart /hɑrt/ A2 |
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day /deɪ/ A1 |
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change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2 |
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forget /fərˈɡɛt/ B1 |
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realize /ˈriːəlaɪz/ B2 |
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hope /hoʊp/ A2 |
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tomorrow /təˈmɔroʊ/ A1 |
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unforgettable /ˌʌnfərˈɡɛtəbl/ B2 |
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better /ˈbɛtər/ A2 |
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Grammar:
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Even though the days go on
➔ Subordinate conjunction "even though" introduces a contrast clause.
➔ It shows contrast between the ongoing days and the emotional state.
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You have seen hell and made it back again
➔ Present perfect tense "have seen" and "have made" to indicate experience and completed actions.
➔ It emphasizes the experience of facing and overcoming difficult situations.
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Time won't stop
➔ Future simple tense "won't stop" to express that time is ongoing and unstoppable.
➔ It indicates that time is ongoing and perpetual, regardless of circumstances.
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Let's make tomorrow a brighter and better day
➔ Imperative mood "Let's" + base verb "make" to suggest a joint action or proposal.
➔ It expresses a suggestion or encouragement for collective action towards a better future.
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Every day is a new beginning
➔ Simple present "is" to state a general truth or fact.
➔ It states a universal truth that each day can be viewed as a new opportunity.
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Open your eyes and look for light
➔ Imperative verbs "Open" and "look" instruct direct action.
➔ It is giving a direct instruction to take action—literally to see and seek enlightenment.
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And keep it up and not give up
➔ Coordinating conjunction "and" with imperative phrase "keep it up" and infinitive "not give up".
➔ It encourages persistence and resilience in the face of challenges.
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We can't choose the reason why
➔ Negative modal "can't" + base verb "choose" to express inability or impossibility.
➔ It shows that some things are beyond our control or choice.
