YouTube’s Algorithm (All-Go-Rhythm in my mind) served up the anniversary release of this amazing song by Foy Vance last week. His new version features Elton John, Ed Sheerhan & Keith Urban. Mine features… well… ME and video I shot on the farm and local roads this week.
And it has haunted me ever since. As you may know from the rest of my channel I am a compulsive singer/songwriter. I rarely do covers because I can only invest the time and effort into tunes that I can truly “own” and this tune…. THIS tune is so deep and emotionally raw for me that it OWNED ME.
Deep, deep respect and appreciation to Foy Vance for penning this deep and singable song. May these words and notes support you on your journey through this thing called LIFE.
It’s also a perfect example of what I call “spiritual but not religious” music. songs that bring our attention to the present moment as well as the fact that we are Spirits in these frail bodies having a physical experience.
Please share this and make sure you check out Foy Vance and follow his channel too.
peace, love and groovyness,
Mark Shepard
ps. lyrics posted below.
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LYRCS:
GUIDING LIGHT Words & Music by Foy Vance
Well the road is wide
Waters run on either side
And my shadow in the fading light
Is stretching out toward the night
‘Cause the sun is low
And I yet have still so far to go
My lonely heart is beating so
Tired of the wonder
There’s a sign ahead
Though I think it’s the same one again
But I’m thinking about my only friend
So I’ll find my way home
Refrain:
When I need to get home
You’re my guiding light
You’re my guiding light
(x2)
Well the air is cold
And yonder lies my sleeping soul
By the branches broke like bones
This weakened tree no longer holds
But the night is still
And I have not yet lost my will
I will keep on moving till
Until I find my way home
Refrain: (x6)
So lead me on lead me strong
Like the road I walk on
Refrain: (x2)