Late to the Light | NeuroRhythm

Lyrics: [Intro - filtered electric piano, tape ambience, guitar swells] [Verse 1 — close vocal, bass, minimal drums] I kept the curtains drawn till noon Let the dust turn gold across the room You left your shadow by the door I said I needed time, then asked for more I wore my silence like a coat Held every honest word inside my throat You gave me space, you gave me years While I was making homes out of my fears [Pre-chorus — rising synth pad and more active hi-hats] I know the waiting made you tired I know I watched the moment pass But something in me finally caught fire And I don’t want to lose it like the past [Chorus - wide guitars, fuller drums, layered backing vocals] I’m late to the light But I can see you now I was hiding from the feeling I was too afraid to let it out I’m late to your arms But I’m not turning back I’ve been learning how to love you Without leaving when the room goes black Stay for a little while Let me get it right I’m late to the light But I’m here tonight [Verse 2- subtle rhythmic guitar and additional percussion] You moved like smoke across my mind Always disappearing just before the line I thought that love would ask too much So I kept my distance from the slightest touch Now every quiet street we knew Seems to carry little pieces back to you The café glass, the evening rain Your name still humming through the windowpane [Pre-chorus — rising synth pad and more active hi-hats] I know your hope was getting thinner I know your patience had a cost But I’m not asking you to save me I’m only asking what we haven’t lost [Chorus - wide guitars, fuller drums, layered backing vocals] I’m late to the light But I can see you now I was hiding from the feeling I was too afraid to let it out I’m late to your arms But I’m not turning back I’ve been learning how to love you Without leaving when the room goes black Stay for a little while Let me get it right I’m late to the light But I’m here tonight [Bridge — drums drop back, distorted guitar or analogue synth solo] Maybe I was waiting for a sign Maybe I was only wasting time Maybe love was never meant to feel Like something safe before it feels real So take my hand Or let it fall I won’t pretend I gave you all But what I have I’m giving now No half-lit heart No backing out [Final chorus — fullest arrangement and strongest vocal harmonies] I’m late to the light But I can see you clear All the words I kept from saying Are the only ones I need you to hear I’m late to your arms And I know you might be gone But I’m finally standing open With the part of me I kept withdrawn Stay for a little while Or leave before daylight I’m late to the light But I’m here tonight [Outro — repeated vocal phrase dissolving into reverb and tape wobble] I’m here tonight No place to hide I’m here tonight With the door open wide Late to the light Late to the light But I’m here I’m here tonight #music #housemusic #downtempo #neurorythm #aigeneratedmusic