It's been a long time. But it was worth the wait. Billy Joel has a new song out. Feels like his music has accompanied my life.
I've seen him twice in concert, once at Alpine Valley (classic amphitheater), in 1990. Once in Atlanta, in a major league baseball park, in 2017 (no, not Miami 2017, unfortunately!). He puts on a GREAT show, at any age.
Back to the song at hand. This song has so much emotion. What can I say, I love it. Particularly at this stage of my life.
I'll post several links to the same song. You'll see why.
Nothing special about this video, just a great song with lyrics.
Billy Joel - Turn the Lights Back On (Official Lyric Video)
If you ever doubted what AI/ML can do, watch this video. Stunning. Blew me away. Best video I've seen in 25 years.
Billy Joel - Turn the Lights Back On (Official Video)
From Rolling Stone:
And of course, to complete the hat trick, here's the third version of the same song. Live at MSG, naturally.
Billy Joel - Turn The Lights Back On @/MSG 2/9/24
Now, some background, as Billy is interviewed by Howard Stern.
Billy Joel Shares the Meaning Behind “Turn the Lights Back On”
Billy Joel Explains the Best Song He Ever Wrote
I have to agree, I *love* that song. You can read online about the woman he's singing about.
Billy Joel Reveals Major Changes He Made to Some of His Now Hit Songs
Funny story about the song "Honesty" starting around 2:42 of that video!
Lyrics, from AZLyrics.com:
"Turn The Lights Back On" lyrics
Billy Joel
Please open the door
Nothing is different, we've been here before
Pacing these halls
Trying to talk over the silence
And pride sticks out its tongue
Laughs at the portrait that we've become
Stuck in a frame, unable to change
I was wrong
I'm late, but I'm here right now
Though I used to be romantic
I forgot somehow
Time can make you blind
But I see you now
As we're laying in the darkness
Did I wait too long
To turn the lights back on?
Here, stuck on a hill
Outsiders inside the home that we built
The cold settles in
It's been a long winter of indifference
And maybe you love me, maybe you don't
Maybe you'll learn to, maybe you won't
You've had enough, but I won't give up
On you
I'm late, but I'm here right now
And I'm tryin' to find the magic
That we lost somehow
Maybe I was blind
But I see you now
As we're laying in the darkness
Did I wait too long
To turn the lights back on?
I'm late, but I'm here right now
Is there still time for forgiveness?
Won't you tell me how?
I can't read your mind
But I see you now
As we're layin' in the darkness
Did I wait too long
To turn the lights back on?
I'm here right now
Yes, I'm here right now
Looking for forgiveness
I can see as we're laying in the darkness
Yeah, as we're laying in the darkness
Did I wait too long
To turn the lights back on?
