Song of the Day: What Light

I heard this song while listening to my collection on shuffle, and I thought it was Bob Dylan. I'm not sure what that says about me.... or Bob Dylan... or Wilco... yet here we are. (Was Bob Dylan the original hipster?)

Anyway, I think the message in this song is a lesson we all need to remember, and it doesn't matter who we are... either special needs parents or single people. You have to be strong for yourself before you can be strong for somebody else.

I try to remind myself of that, anyway....




What Light
Wilco

If you feel like singing a song
And you want other people to sing along
Just sing what you feel
Don’t let anyone say it’s wrong

And if you’re trying to paint a picture
But you’re not sure which colors belong
Just paint what you see
Don’t let anyone say it’s wrong

And if you’re strung out like a kite
Or stung awake in the night
It’s alright to be frightened

When there’s a light (what light)
There’s a light (one light)
There’s a light (white light)
Inside of you

If you think you might need somebody
To pick you up when you drag
Don’t lose sight of yourself
Don’t let anyone change your bag

And if the whole world’s singing your songs
And all of your paintings have been hung
Just remember what was yours is everyone’s from now on

And that’s not wrong or right
But you can struggle with it all you like
You'll only get uptight

Because there’s a light (what light)
There’s a light (one light)
ETC

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