2025 Competition Lyrics Entry:
There In The Light by Terry Besrdslee
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Lyrics
Verse 1
Still chasing down those colorful rainbows
Hope to grab hold of some leprechaun’s gold
Its over the horizon out of sight
My dreams will appear when the time is right
Like the sunshine brings rainbows with it’s light
Pre-chorus
I can see that light at the end of the tunnel
As work on life’s riddles and puzzles
As work through the daily struggles
Chorus
I move closer towards that light
I imagine the day when
I am actually there
There in the light
There in the light
Shining bright shinning bright
in the light
There in the light
There in the light
Verse 2
A full moon’s shine makes the darkest night bright
Let’s you see the unseen in the full light
It’s like wearing my heart out on my sleeve
Its spark creates a strong flame for all to see
A burning torch fueled from a gentle breeze
Pre-chorus
I can see that light at the end of the tunnel
As work on life’s riddles and puzzles
As work through the daily struggles
Chorus
I move closer towards that light
I imagine the day when
I am actually there
There in the light
There in the light
Shining bright shinning bright
in the light
There in the light
There in the light
Bridge
Knowing darkness can’t persist
where light exists
The sky is the limit not a cloud in sight
All that I see before me is the light
Pre-chorus
I can see that light at the end of the tunnel
As work on life’s riddles and puzzles
As work through the daily struggles
Chorus
I move closer towards that light
I imagine the day when
I am actually there
There in the light
There in the light
Shining bright shinning bright
in the light
There in the light
There in the light
Still chasing down those colorful rainbows
Hope to grab hold of some leprechaun’s gold
Its over the horizon out of sight
My dreams will appear when the time is right
Like the sunshine brings rainbows with it’s light
Pre-chorus
I can see that light at the end of the tunnel
As work on life’s riddles and puzzles
As work through the daily struggles
Chorus
I move closer towards that light
I imagine the day when
I am actually there
There in the light
There in the light
Shining bright shinning bright
in the light
There in the light
There in the light
Verse 2
A full moon’s shine makes the darkest night bright
Let’s you see the unseen in the full light
It’s like wearing my heart out on my sleeve
Its spark creates a strong flame for all to see
A burning torch fueled from a gentle breeze
Pre-chorus
I can see that light at the end of the tunnel
As work on life’s riddles and puzzles
As work through the daily struggles
Chorus
I move closer towards that light
I imagine the day when
I am actually there
There in the light
There in the light
Shining bright shinning bright
in the light
There in the light
There in the light
Bridge
Knowing darkness can’t persist
where light exists
The sky is the limit not a cloud in sight
All that I see before me is the light
Pre-chorus
I can see that light at the end of the tunnel
As work on life’s riddles and puzzles
As work through the daily struggles
Chorus
I move closer towards that light
I imagine the day when
I am actually there
There in the light
There in the light
Shining bright shinning bright
in the light
There in the light
There in the light
Author
Bio
I am a lyricist that composed Melodie’s on the piano . On rare occasion, I manage to write harmony and sing .
Iam primarily looking for singer songwriter collaborators.
Iam primarily looking for singer songwriter collaborators.
Co-author(s)
Lyrics Competition Results
Emotional Impact:
9/ 20
Technical Skill:
8/ 20
Memorability:
9/ 20
Storytelling:
8/ 20
Imagery:
14/ 20
Total Score:
48/ 100
Comments:
Lovely imagery that painted a picture. I’m not entirely sure what the story was though, was it about seeing the light as in “understanding” or death?
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Oh , as technical and other except imagery ( which you explain as lovely) categories are low it would be more helpful if had explained more your conclusions of what you found lacking to reaching your decision like meter , lines and you state there is a story but grade very low . The number is not helpful without explanation just my observation on your technique which I would grade a 8 based on how you graded me, lol.
It is all so subjective or is it ?
Thanks again
It is about overcoming your own blind spot or blocks . It is understanding what was blocking you to achieve your goal like becoming a commercial lyricist .
I had hoped the bridge would clarify .
Thank you so much gif your time , insight , and shining the light in a possible second meaning which didn’t occurs to me !