The Path of Least Resistance
Spotlight
Factoids
The music and most of the lyrics to this song were written in 2002. I thought the Reason piano sample sounded so good back then. I was wrong. Still like how this turned out.
This song kind of comes off a little like musical theater – which works well for it, in a weird way.
Lyrics
I heard the news today
but couldn't believe it.
Doesn't seem fair to me
the way that we treat it.
When the spotlight
shines on you
and it takes you
where you don't want to go.
When you're suddenly famous
when you're the star of the show.
There's no difference,
except a little more money.
You're still cold at night,
awake at night.
And you still feel lonely.
When the spotlight
shines on you
and it takes you
where you don't want to go.
When you're suddenly famous
when you're out of control
You can shine
shine like the sun.
Display your life
in front of everyone.
We thought of you yesterday
but the spotlight keeps moving
there's someone new to create
who's ours for the viewing.
When the spotlight
shines on you
and it takes you
where you don't want to go.
When your whole life is wasted
and there's nowhere to go.
Shine
shine like the sun.
Display your life
in front of everyone.
Until it burns out.
Track Listing
- On Your Own (4:12)
- Business (3:04)
- Spotlight (3:28)
- Nobody's Perfect (3:30)
- Love Song (2:49)
(Click each track for lyrics and MP3.)