Light On
David Cook
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Never really said too much Afraid it wouldn't be enough Just try to keep my spirits up When there's no point in grieving Doesn't matter anyway Words could never make me stay Words will never take my place When you know I'm leaving Try to leave a light on when I'm gone Something I rely on to get home One I can feel at night A naked light, a fire to keep me warm Try to leave a light on when I'm gone Even in the daylight, shine on And when it's late at night you can look inside You won't feel so alone You know we've been down that road What seems a thousand times before My back to a closing door and my eyes to the seasons That roll out underneath my heels And you don't know how bad it feels To leave the only one that I have ever believed in Try to leave a light on when I'm gone Something I rely on to get home One I can feel at night A naked light, a fire to keep me warm Try to leave a light on when I'm gone Even in the daylight, shine on And when it's late at night you can look inside You won't feel so alone yeah Sometimes it feels like we've run out of luck When the signal keeps on breaking up When the wires cross in my brain You'll start my heart again When I come along Try to leave a light on when I'm gone Something I rely on to get home One I can feel at night A naked light, a fire to keep me warm Try to leave a light on when I'm gone Even in the daylight, shine on And when it's late at night you can look inside You won't feel so alone Try to leave a light on when I'm gone Even in the daylight, shine on And when it's late at night you can look inside You won't feel so alone
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Written by: Brian Howes, Chris Cornell
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Light On" was released in September 2008 and is the first single from David Cook's major-label debut album, David Cook.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and made it to number 10 on the Billboard Pop 100 charts.
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DedicationThe song "Light On" was dedicated to David Cook's brother, Adam, who had passed away from brain cancer.
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Album's SuccessThe song greatly contributed to the success of Cook's debut album, which by December of 2008, was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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Awards"Light On" was nominated for the 2009 Teen Choice Award for Choice Music: Breakout Artist, Male.
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Song CollaborationThe song was co-written by two prominent songwriters: Chris Cornell (lead vocalist of Soundgarden) and Brian Howes.
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Impressive SalesThe song sold over a million copies, thereby making David Cook the first 'American Idol' winner to have two songs from debut album reach platinum.
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Inspirational LyricsThe lyrics of "Light On" depict keeping hope alive in the face of hardship and adversity, which resonated with a lot of people and became an anthem of positivity.
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Television PerformancesCook performed "Light On" on numerous television shows, including Good Morning America, Live with Regis & Kelly, and the Late Show with David Letterman.
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American Idol LinkDavid Cook is a winner of American Idol. He performed "Light On" during his win in the seventh season of American Idol. The song, therefore, has a strong link with his rise to fame in the music industry.
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