There Is A Light That Never Goes Out

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[Intro]
Dm Fmaj7 G
[Verse 1]
Am7  GTake me Am7out GtoFmaj7nightC  G  
where there's Am7music and there's Gpeople
who are Am7young and aGliveFmaj7  C  G  
Am7Driving Gin your Am7carG  
I Fmaj7never never want to go Chome
beGcause I haven't Am7got oneG  Am7  G  
anyFmaj7moreC  G  
[Verse 2]
Am7  GTake me Am7out G  Fmaj7tonightC  G  
because I Am7want to see Gpeople and I
Am7want to see GlifeFmaj7  C  G  
Am7Driving Gin your Am7carG  
Oh, Fmaj7please don't drop me Chome
beGcause it's not Am7my home, it's Gtheir home
and I'm Am7welcome no GmoreFmaj7  C  G  
[Link]
Dm Fmaj7 G
[Chorus]
And if a Cdouble-decker Am7bus
Fmaj7crashes into us
Gto die by Cyour side
is such a Fmaj7heavenly way to Dmdie
And if a Cten ton trucAm7k
Fmaj7kills the both of us
Gto die by Cyour side well
the Fmaj7pleasure the privilege is Dmmine
[Verse 3]
Am7TGake me Am7out GtoFmaj7nightC  G  
take me Am7anywhere, I don't Gcare
I don't Am7careG  Fmaj7  C  G  
And in the Am7darkened GunderAm7pass
I Gthought Oh Fmaj7God, my chance has come at lastC  G  
(but then a Am7strange fear gGripped me and I
Am7just couldn't aGsk)Fmaj7  C  G  
[Verse 4]
Am7  GTake me Am7out GtoFmaj7nightC  G  
oh take me Am7anywhere, I don't Gcare
I don't Am7careG  Fmaj7  C  G  
Am7driving Gin your Am7carG  
I Fmaj7never never want to go Chome
beGcause I haven't Am7got oneG  Am7  G  
I haven't Fmaj7got oneC  G  
[Link]
Dm Fmaj7 G
[Chorus]
And if a Cdouble-decker Am7bus
Fmaj7crashes into us
Gto die by Cyour side
is such a Fmaj7heavenly way to Dmdie
And if a Cten ton trucAm7k
Fmaj7kills the both of us
Gto die by Cyour side well
the Fmaj7pleasure the privilege is Dmmine
[Outro]
Am7There is a Glight and it Am7never goes Gout
Fmaj7There is a light and it Cnever goes Gout
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The story behind the song

This song paints a picture of intense, almost desperate connection, where the speaker finds solace and belonging with another person, even amidst a sense of doom. The lyrics elevate the usual melancholic themes found in the band's work, exploring a deep, sad, and fated bond. It evokes a narrative similar to a classic film, where one character leaves a difficult home life to join a potential romantic partner, suggesting a journey of escape and profound companionship. Playing this song channels a feeling of profound devotion and shared destiny, even in the face of an uncertain world.

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