The Light (Live at Red Rocks)

Ladies and gentlemen

Now's the time

Of our performance when we humbly request

Just a little bit of audience participation

Now when you hear this next song

And you hear the chorus hit

And you hear me sing the following two words

The light

I want each and every one of you to take your lighters and your cell phones

Light 'em up and hold 'em up in the air

But only!

I repeat only when I sing those two words

The light

Are you with me?

Come on Red Rocks, make me believe you

Are you with me?

Together

We gon' shed some light

In the darkness

C'mon!

Like an unsung melody

The truth is waiting there for you to find it

It's not a light but a remedy

Clear reminder of how it began

Deep inside your memory

Turn away as you struggle to find it

Heard you call as I walked away

Voice of calm within the silence

For what seemed in eternity

You wait and hope it would call out again

You heard the shadow beckoning

And then your fears seem to keep you blinded

Held your guard as you walked away

When you think all is forsaken

Listen to me now

You need never feel broken again

Sometimes darkness can show you the light

An unforgivable tragedy

The answer isn' where you think you'd find it

Prepare yourself for the reckoning

For when your world seems to crumble again

Don't be afraid, don't turn away

You're the one who can redefine it

Don't let hope become a memory, hands!

Let the shadow permeate your mind and

Reveal the thoughts that were tucked away

So then the door can be opened again

In your darkest memories

Lies the answer if you dare to find it

Don't let hope become a memory

When you think all is forsaken

Listen to me now

You need never feel broken again

Sometimes darkness can show you the light

Beautiful

Sickening, weakening

Don't let another somber pariah consume your soul

You need strengthening, toughening

It takes an inner dark to rekindle the fire

Burning in you

Ignite the fire within you

When you think all is forsaken

Listen to me now

You need never feel broken again

Sometimes darkness can show you the light

Don't ignore

Listen to me now

You need never feel broken again

Sometimes darkness can show you the light