Shed a Little Light by James Taylor - Lyrics and Translation

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Shed a Little Light

James Taylor

Shed a Little Light

Song byJames Taylor

in AlbumNew Moon Shine

Let us turn our thoughts today

To Martin Luther King

And recognize that there are ties between us

All men and women

Living on the Earth

Ties of hope and love

Sister and brotherhood

That we are bound together

In our desire to see the world become

A place in which our children

Can grow free and strong

We are bound together

By the task that stands before us

And the road that lies ahead

We are bound and we are bound

There is a feeling like the clenching of a fist

There is a hunger in the center of the chest

There is a passage through the darkness and the mist

And though the body sleeps the heart will never rest

(Chorus)

Shed a little light, oh Lord

So that we can see

Just a little light, oh Lord

Wanna stand it on up

Stand it on up, oh Lord

Wanna walk it on down

Shed a little light, oh Lord

Can't get no light from the dollar bill

Don't give me no light from a TV screen

When I open my eyes

I wanna drink my fill

From the well on the hill

(Do you know what I mean?)

- Chorus -

There is a feeling like the clenching of a fist

There is a hunger in the center of the chest

There is a passage through the darkness and the mist

And though the body sleeps the heart will never rest

Oh, Let us turn our thoughts today

To Martin Luther King

And recognize that there are ties between us

All men and women

Living on the Earth

Ties of hope and love

Sister and brotherhood

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Shed a Little Light by James Taylor is a soulful and inspiring song that calls for unity and peace. The song pays tribute to Martin Luther King Jr., emphasizing the need to continue his work in promoting equality and understanding among all people. Key themes include social justice, love, and collective hope. Particularly poignant moments are when Taylor sings about spreading light and love, aligning with King's vision of a harmonious and fair society.