Shine a Light
Shine a Light

Wolf Parade - Shine a Light Lyrics

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Jul 12, 2005
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Shine a Light Lyrics

I keep my head uptight, I make my plans at night
And I don't sleep, I don't sleep, I don't sleep 'til it's light
Some folks float, some are buried alive

There is an awful sound, this haunted town
And it will not, it will not, it will not just be quiet
Some ghosts sink, some will get called to the light

I spend boring hours in the office tower
In a bus, on a bus back home to you
And that's fine, I'm barely alive

It's just a matter of time, no one gets out alive
And I'm content, I'm content, I'm content to be quiet
Some will sink, some will get called to the light

You know our hearts beat time out very slowly
You know our hearts beat time
They're waiting for something that'll never arrive

You know our hearts beat time out very slowly
You know our hearts beat time
They're waiting for something that'll never arrive

I keep my head uptight, I make my plans at night
And I don't sleep, I don't sleep, I don't sleep 'til it's light
Some folks float, some are buried alive

With our little boots, we built another world
Where we're chain, chain, chain, chain, chained to the light
That's fine, our blood is alive

You know our hearts beat time out very slowly
You know our hearts beat time
They're waiting for something that'll never arrive

Writer(s): Arlen Thompson, Daniel William Howard Boeckner, Hadji Bakara, Spencer Kyle Krug
Copyright(s): Lyrics © THIRD SIDE MUSIC INC
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who are the writers of 'Shine a Light' by Wolf Parade?

    'Shine a Light' was written by Arlen Thompson, Daniel William Howard Boeckner, Hadji Bakara, and Spencer Kyle Krug.

  2. Which Wolf Parade album features the song 'Shine a Light'?

    'Shine a Light' is featured on Wolf Parade's debut album, 'Apologies to the Queen Mary,' which was released in September 2005.

  3. Has 'Shine a Light' been used in any TV shows?

    Yes, the song 'Shine a Light' was featured in the 'Criminal Minds' episode titled 'The Fight' in 2010.

  4. What is the general theme of the song 'Shine a Light'?

    While not delving into the specific meaning, 'Shine a Light' explores themes of existential reflection, the struggle with life's monotony, and the search for meaning.

  5. Was 'Shine a Light' a single from 'Apologies to the Queen Mary'?

    'Shine a Light' was not released as a single from the album 'Apologies to the Queen Mary,' but it remains one of the standout tracks on the critically acclaimed album.

  6. Did the song 'Shine a Light' contribute to any awards for Wolf Parade?

    While 'Shine a Light' individually did not win awards, the album 'Apologies to the Queen Mary' was nominated for the 2006 Polaris Music Prize, in part due to standout tracks like 'Shine a Light.'

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