The Light That Burns Beneath

I have always loved Zero 7's The Space Between - especially as originally done on their album. Still, it was a treat to find a live performance video - which brings some great energy.  

 

While there is a sense of melancholy to this song. I find such truth in the lines:

 

No surface shines brighter

Than the light that burns beneath it 

 

Lately, as I've spent time with old friends, and made new ones, I find that what makes them special is the light that burns beneath the outward beauty they bring to the world. And I'm truly thankful for them.

 

Here's the video and the lyrics.

 

 

Now that you're older
Taking the time to look
Back over your shoulder
On the days confusion took 

Now that you're wiser
Surely you've learned to read it
You should know
No surface shines brighter
Than the light that burns beneath it

Never so sure
We always take more
Though we still don't know what it's for


Now that I've seen you
Stripped to the very core
I know that I need you
Less than I did before

Never so sure
We always take more
Though we still don't know what it's for

---

"The Space Between" as written by Sam Hardaker Henry Binns