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The Light That Has Lighted The World

This version of The Light That Has Lighted The World was released by George Harrison in 1973.

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I’ve heard how some people, have said
that I’ve changed
That I’m not what I was
How it really is a shame
The thoughts in their heads,
Manifest on their brow
Like bad scars from ill feelings
they themselves arouse
So hateful of anyone that is happy
or ‘free’
They live all their lives,
without looking to see
The light that has lighted the world

It’s funny how people, just won’t
accept change
As if nature itself – they’d prefer
re-arranged
So hard to move on
When you’re down in a hole
Where there’s so little chance,
to experience soul

I’m greatful to anyone,
that is happy or ‘free’
for giving me hope
while I’m looking to see

The light that has lighted the world

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The lyrics for The Light That Has Lighted The World are made up of the words, verses and background chorus for the popular 1973 song by George Harrison. Like a lot of songs, the lyrics to The Light That Has Lighted The World have both direct meanings and metaphorical context hidden within the song's words. All of the meanings are only truly known by the creators of the lyrics for The Light That Has Lighted The World - George Harrison and any of the writers who worked with them on the song.

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