About the song
Background:
“Heartlight” was released in 1982 as the title track of Neil Diamond’s fifteenth studio album. The song was co-written by Diamond, Burt Bacharach, and Carole Bayer Sager. It reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and became one of Diamond’s most beloved hits.
The song was reportedly inspired by the 1982 film E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, though Diamond never explicitly confirmed this. However, the themes of connection, wonder, and reaching out resonate with the film’s emotional core.
Themes:
- Hope and Positivity: The song encourages listeners to embrace optimism and let their inner light shine, even during difficult times.
- Connection and Empathy: “Heartlight” emphasizes the importance of human connection and sharing positive energy with others.
- Spirituality and Wonder: The lyrics evoke a sense of spiritual awakening and the wonder of the universe.
- Personal Empowerment: The song suggests that we all have the power to create positive change in our lives and the world around us.
“Heartlight” remains a popular and uplifting anthem, reminding us of the importance of hope, connection, and embracing our inner light.
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Lyrics
Come back againI want you to stay next time‘Cause sometimes the world ain’t kindWhen people get lost like you and me
I just made a friendA friend is someone you needBut now that he had to go awayI still feel the words that he might say
Turn on your heartlightLet it shine wherever you goLet it make a happy glowFor all the world to seeTurn on your heartlightIn the middle of a young boy’s dreamDon’t wake me up too soonGonna take a ride across the moonYou and me
He’s lookin’ for home‘Cause everyone needs a placeAnd home’s the most excellent place of allAnd I’ll be right here if you should call me
Turn on your heartlightLet it shine wherever you goLet it make a happy glowFor all the world to seeTurn on your heartlightIn the middle of a young boy’s dreamDon’t wake me up too soonGonna take a ride across the moonYou and me
And home’s the most excellent place of allAnd I’ll be right here if you should call me
Turn on your heartlightLet it shine wherever you goLet it make a happy glowFor all the world to seeTurn on your heartlightIn the middle of a young boy’s dreamDon’t wake me up too soonGonna take a ride across the moonYou and me
Turn on your heartlight nowTurn on your heartlight now