Light On

David Cook

About Light On

"Light On" is the first official single released from American Idol season 7 winner David Cook's major label debut studio album, David Cook (2008). It was released through RCA Records on September 30, 2008. The song reached No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and was certified Platinum by the RIAA.


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2008
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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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David Cook

David Roland Cook (born December 20, 1982) is an American rock singer-songwriter, who rose to fame after winning the seventh season of the reality television show American Idol. Prior to Idol he released an independent album entitled Analog Heart, followed by his post-Idol major-label debut David Cook which was released on November 18, 2008 and has since been certified platinum by the RIAA. His second major album This Loud Morning was released on June 28, 2011. more »

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Written by: Brian Howes, Chris Cornell

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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.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 17 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and made it to number 10 on the Billboard Pop 100 charts.
Dedication
The song "Light On" was dedicated to David Cook's brother, Adam, who had passed away from brain cancer.
Album's Success
The 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.
Awards
"Light On" was nominated for the 2009 Teen Choice Award for Choice Music: Breakout Artist, Male.
Song Collaboration
The song was co-written by two prominent songwriters: Chris Cornell (lead vocalist of Soundgarden) and Brian Howes.
Impressive Sales
The song sold over a million copies, thereby making David Cook the first 'American Idol' winner to have two songs from debut album reach platinum.
Inspirational Lyrics
The 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.
Television Performances
Cook performed "Light On" on numerous television shows, including Good Morning America, Live with Regis & Kelly, and the Late Show with David Letterman.
American Idol Link
David 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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