Vance, Foy - Guiding Light Lyrics






Well the road is wide,
And waters run on either side,
And my shadow went with fading light,
Stretching out towards the night.

'Cause the Sun is low,
And I yet have still so far to go,
My lonely heart is beating so,
Tired of the wonder.

But there's a sign ahead,
Though I think it's the same one again,
And I'm thinking 'bout my only friend,
And so I find my way home.

When I need to get home
You're my guiding light,
You're my guiding light.

When I need to get home,
You're my guiding light,
You're my guiding light.

Well the air is cold,
And yonder lies my sleeping soul,
By the branches broke like bones,
This weakened tree no longer holds.

But the night is still,
And I have not yet lost my will,
Oh and I will keep on moving 'till,
'till I find my way home.

When I need to get home,
You're my guiding light,
You're my guiding light.

When I need to get home,
You're my guiding light,
You're my guiding light.

When I need to get home,
You're my guiding light,
You're my guiding light.

When I need to get home,
You're my guiding light,
You're my guiding light.

When I need to get home,
You're my guiding light,
You're my guiding light.





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  1. t.... t....

    Simply amazing! Its even better in person.

  2. S.... W....

    Fanfookintastic

  3. y.... a....

    Peaky blinders brought me here and I will married you Foy Vance.

  4. G.... S....

    Ahhh so gooooooood. My favorite. (Maybe 2nd fav).

  5. U.... ....

    Has a hint of Willie Nelson in this song.

  6. S.... E....

    Foy Vance - I am so very thankful to have discovered you and your music. You bring me back to a time when I loved music because it spoke beautiful words, music, feeling. Finely crafted music, thoughtfully written lyrics - I so love your music. Thank you

  7. E.... C....

    Seattle 2019 .. Magical!!❤️🔥

  8. J.... C....

    I have no adequate words for the experience of spending time with Mr Foy Vance in song.... his music speaks to my soul.

  9. M.... K....

    CRIMINAL MINDS......IF YOU KNOW YOU KNOW

  10. e.... ....

    damn he was soo youngggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggggg

  11. w.... ....

    Beautiful 🤗

  12. C.... K....

    Thank you Foy for contributing to my heart and the rest of humanity

  13. P.... ....

    Pure, simple and very pleasent to listen to 🎼🎸🎵🎤🎶. Thank you Foy Vance.

  14. M.... B....

    2019,,, anyone here?

  15. N.... N....

    👌 juste sublime...

  16. P.... W....

    One of my favorite songs from Foy Vance.

  17. B.... ....

    Amazing singer and songwriter. I must say that your voice is fairly similar to the lead singer of "the Fray!:)

  18. M.... H....

    natural reverb x

  19. M.... ....

    Well that's my story, and this song give me so much strength, and I think for many people all over the world.. Thank you...

  20. C.... B....

    I met Foy many years ago after he played an outstanding gig at Queens University in Belfast (Billie Jean being a particular highlight!). I remember saying to him then, “you are going to be the next big thing”. It wasn’t a prediction, it was inevitable. No surprise then that my wife and I chose this as our wedding song years later.

    C.... B....

    Awesome dude

  21. S.... Y....

    Kent Local busker bought me here - Jordan Ravenhill . He was recorded singing this beautiful song ,and needed to check out Foy Vance.

  22. R.... S....

    lost my laurene every sunset ...rise I look for her she is the sun MY moon guiding me home

  23. #.... m....

    i always keep finding me back here

  24. V.... P....

    Полный отстой)) Кто знает Высоцкого . это песни для детишек))

  25. W.... K....

    So odd to see Foy without the stash

  26. g.... M....

    Beautiful song.

  27. M.... �....

    keşke seninle bu şarkı altında buluşsaydık

  28. Y.... B....

    Oh my god... just discovered this incredible song... How come I never heard of this guy before... holy moses! Thank you youtube

  29. M.... ....

    I was once chatting to a man on a dating site and got smitten by him - yet, he as the story unfolded between the two of us he proved to be a liar, cheater, master manipulator. But as rotten as he turned out to be, he still got one thing right: he sent over Foy`s album to me in a you tube link..And that also changed my life, for the better and that I`m thankful for because I can`t stop listening to him ever since. :-)

  30. T.... L....

    Sublime 💖

  31. V.... S....

    may peace be with u Ben......

  32. Q.... A....

    This edition of the song ranks up there with Van Morrisons into the Mystic, and Hoziers take me to church. AWSOME!!!!

  33. M.... L....

    Foy has true Irish soul. Magnificent!

  34. A.... L....

    💖🧚‍♂️💖

  35. S.... P....

    Who is the creeper at the end?

  36. F.... M....

    Donna Taggart sings this beautifully as does Foy

  37. P.... T....

    Probably the most beautiful song i've heard, it spoke to me in every level! This is a treasure! Thank you so much for putting into words what many of us dont know how to say. Much Love from Brazil!

  38. R.... B....

    Wunderschöne.

  39. M.... G....

    What an amazing song. Foy Vance wrote it for his good friend Johnny McDaid's dad, who passed away in July 2011. He, Johnny, and Ed Sheeran have a Celtic tattoo with the following words: "When I need to get home, you're my guiding light." So perfect. <3

    M.... G....

    I never knew that! Thanks for that story x

  40. l.... s....

    I had chills throughout this beautiful song just had such a sense of peace

  41. m.... c....

    ♥♥♥♥♥

  42. C.... M....

    Que linda!

  43. H.... S....

    This song describes so well my experience walking the Camino De Santiago. Thanks you!

  44. T.... J....

    I used to listen to Foy in college in like 2010 and 2011 on purevolume and forgot about him til recently and I'm very glad to find out that he's been receiving more attention than i expected him to get.

  45. B.... C....

    Not to take away from how amazing this song is...but it's so strange to see Foy without his moustache!
    I was extremely fortunate to watch him play this in my local bar to no more than 30 people, was one of those moments that will stay with me forever. 🖤

  46. S.... C....

    Absolutely mesmerizing. Flawless.

  47. A.... S....

    I fucking love this song!!!!!

  48. B.... F....

    Foy is the real deal

  49. A.... D....

    Cara... Amei essa música! Simplesmente perfeita! Letra, voz, harmonia e todo o resto. Espero um dia escrever uma música tão linda quanto essa. Foy Vance, minha melhor descoberta de 2018. =)

  50. B.... A....

    When I listen Foy Vance, I say there can’t be any better song. And, he takes you to another level with the next one. Pure beauty!

  51. m.... ....

    Foy Vance is a proof that true music still lives

  52. Y.... A....

    how peaceful ^^

  53. C.... P....

    Wherever you are.

  54. J.... N....

    The greatest song that ever was or ever will be...

  55. B.... S....

    There is no better artist than foy

  56. C.... T....

    Is this a Christian song?

  57. J.... A....

    this song saved my life.

    J.... A....

    Joe Allis I hope you are doing ok now

  58. S.... S....

    Çok iyi

  59. C.... L....

    This is so beautiful I could cling to it the whole day :)

  60. 7.... ....

    Happy st Patrick’s ☘️

  61. s.... d....

    Where's the handlebar, mate?

  62. W.... L....

    Damn fine piece of music.

  63. K.... G....

    Thanks Foy. This song is so poignant for me. I used to even sit in the same coffee shop as you but I wasn’t aware of who you were at the time back in 2011. I just thought ‘it’s that cool looking fellow Norn Irish dude with the tash in here again’ ... I’d just moved to the area because I had lost my brother to cancer and was sorting his belongings in his flat. Turns out that he actually lived around the corner from you too! The words ‘Guiding Light’ are also what I chose for my brother’s headstone. So obviously when I hear this song, which you produced - not long after my brother passed - it really comforts me, not just for the lyrics but for the weird yet appropriate coincidence. It’s like others have said - the song is sad but also a true comfort and helps me personally release the pent up grief. I don’t live in that area now but I’ll definitely take a wee trip back to the coffee shop and listen to it, watching the world hurry by in their pursuits. They were sad lonely days for me and I’d sit in that coffee shop alone trying to find a rationale in my mind for why God stole my brother in his prime?... Now I can take this beautiful song as a memory to treasure forever. What a gift and just wished I’d said Hello! You were always deep in thought too though...Thank you.

    K.... G....

    God bless you my friend .

  64. R.... C....

    My wife Joanne and myself renewed our wedding vows after 20 years together and this song was all I needed for my speech this song is part of our family and part of our story we love it .I was lost in the darkness and my wife's guiding light got me home . am from Bangor just like foy and when he heard our story ,he even sent us a congratulations card ,which blew us away,he's a real Star and we thank you foy from all of the Clint family takeiteasy

  65. A.... M....

    This is the shot.

  66. C.... B....

    Everytime I hear this it reminds of me of Psalms 23 and how God is always guiding us along the path. He is always the light trying to bring us home. I use this song a lot as a worship leader in small house sets. I'll play the chorus over and over and people will sing with so much belief in the words, but it wasn't even written originally as a worship song. It's not always the intention of the song, but the meanings of songs are entirely personal to each and every listener, and this song reminds me that I'm never alone no matter where I may end up.

  67. L.... ....

    An underated song

  68. L.... L....

    Well the road is wide,
    And waters run on either side,
    And my shadow went with fading light,
    Stretching out towards the night.

    'Cause the Sun is low,
    And I yet have still so far to go,
    My lonely heart is beating so,
    Tired of the wonder.

    But there's a sign ahead,
    Though I think it's the same one again,
    And I'm thinking 'bout my only friend,
    And so I find my way home.

    When I need to get home
    You're my guiding light,
    You're my guiding light.

    When I need to get home,
    You're my guiding light,
    You're my guiding light.

    Well the air is cold,
    And yonder lies my sleeping soul,
    By the branches broke like bones,
    This weakened tree no longer holds.

    But the night is still,
    And I have not yet lost my will,
    Oh and I will keep on moving 'till,
    'till I find my way home.

    When I need to get home,
    You're my guiding light,
    You're my guiding light.

    When I need to get home,
    You're my guiding light,
    You're my guiding light.

    When I need to get home,
    You're my guiding light,
    You're my guiding light.

    When I need to get home,
    You're my guiding light,
    You're my guiding light.

    When I need to get home,
    You're my guiding light,
    You're my guiding light.

    L.... L....

    man'13'DARK Lianthung thx

    L.... L....

    man'13'DARK Lianthung b

    L.... L....

    Thank you.

  69. M.... Z....

    True talent 👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️

  70. A.... N....

    Beautiful song...Thank You

  71. d.... B....

    boy .... u deserve better! keep the good art running! im goin to vote for ya

  72. m.... ....

    Why am I crying for a song?

  73. A.... M....

    watch those Government people

  74. H.... S....

    Thank you for this song! It's one of the best I have ever heard!

  75. m.... g....

    Is Foy Vance a Christian? Every time I hear his music my heart directs me to my love for Christ, and His overwhelming love and guidance that is provided. I have been listening to his music for some time now, and I can never seem to get his lyrics out of my head! Your music is such a blessing to me FV. Thank you for the passion in your songs! (FV- I don't know if you read the comments, but if you do, I would like to take a chance and let you know that I would appreciate it if you let me know if you love the Lord or not! Like if you do, and dislike if you don't. Also, let me know what I can pray about for you.)

    m.... g....

    madison gray he gave an interview to the Irish Times where he said the “religious thing never really impacted me” and recalls his first time visiting a church in OK as interesting and weird.

    m.... g....

    His father is a Pastor...he is spiritual/religious, whatever you want to call it.

  76. K.... B....

    Im heartbroken and i just dont know why my tears are holding back and it was hard but when I listened to this song, i cried a lot and i felt relief. I dont know but i think this song somehow saved me.

    K.... B....

    Then you shared it, put a smile on this persons face somewhere in another place of the world (Thank You)..
    I can empathize with such relief for i bottle things up consistently, no matter how hard i try to deal with certain things in the moment, in a calm manner- it still gets stored somewhere deep inside.. These songs help manifest, & relieve a pain that woudln't come out any other way expect through rage..
    Best wishes always, take care!
    =D

    K.... B....

    Kenneth Bandong Jesus Christ loves you

    K.... B....

    Kenneth Bandong I hope that whatever you were going thru has since resolved itself. I cried hard listening to this song after my parents died. I didn't discover this artist/song until a couple of years ago. My dad in 2007, mom in 2011.

    K.... B....

    Kenneth Bandong, sure hope you have your own "Guiding Light", all these months later. Sending love, light and energy to you and yours.💕🙏🕊💕

    K.... B....

    Its been more than a year and i've been grateful for everything. Time heals. Music heals but most importantly acceptance heals.

  77. J.... M....

    I will sing this song to my son every day before he sleeping.

  78. R.... D....

    What tuning is this, I wonder ? DADGAD??

  79. a.... s....

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxQjx7FkmNA

  80. E.... H....

    Awesome

  81. J.... P....

    Great song

  82. R.... T....

    Prachtig!!

  83. S.... n....

    51 people obviously don't see the light!...how do you dislike this song? smh

  84. A.... G....

    What a talent !

  85. M.... D....

    absolutely beautiful..

  86. T.... ....

    I can't help but think of Jesus with this song.

    T.... ....

    Tukey Amen

    T.... ....

    Tukey i have that with more songs from him..

    T.... ....

    Tukey ..... listen to in the garden and old rugged cross also more modern but can bring you to your knees...... I can only imagine or
    Really anything from Mercy Me...

  87. E.... S....

    This is our wedding song! 4/6/16 Hope it can be a Guiding Light for others as it has been for us! Be Kind!

    E.... S....

    Liz Trzicky that's great..I want to use this for our 10 yr vowel renewal ceremony. ..it fits us perfectly..enjoy a lifetime of happiness and love.

    E.... S....

    I’m planning on using this as my wedding song ☺️

  88. c.... b....

    bryan adams - star ..... i dno why it reminds me of that. another amazing song and lyrics

    c.... b....

    Reminds me of Bryan Adams too...,but tbh the lyrics weren't that impressive to me. Kinda cliche and forgettable. Idk maybe it's also bc I'm not a huge fan of Ed Sheeran

  89. c.... b....

    so much emotion in this song

  90. k.... ....

    beautiful foy --- really fuckin good man

  91. T.... C....

    What audio recording equipment was used here? Super clean

    T.... C....

    Ty Christiansen it was an Iphone 4. 😉 haha.

  92. D.... L....

    Cant wait to see you in May. My son bought the tickets for my birthday...he finds me music like no other. Your beautiful lyrics.. they mean so very much. No one other seems to write like you.

  93. b.... ....

    Criminal Minds brought me here, and this song is all about me.

  94. V.... ....

    Ed Sheeran sent me here.

  95. D.... H....

    Simply amazing...

  96. L.... J....

    who is this bald man

    L.... J....

    A simple singer-songwriter

    L.... J....

    An amazingly gifted man. Ireland turns out some great entertainers with heart and soul.

  97. K.... E....

    I have been trying to figure out how I can get to the UK to see him. I have been in cardiac arrest twice, and nearly another time. My bucket list is short, but damn, this is not an easy one to check off the list when you're not all that stable anymore.

    K.... E....

    Long shot but, snow patrol have just announced a date, think it’s 25th May next year. It’s an outdoor show and this master foy Vance is supporting them.
    Both snow patrol and foy Vance are from Bangor in County Down in Northern Ireland, and that’s where the show is being held.Tickets are only 45 pounds, which is nothing! I love about 7 miles from the park where the performance is going to be. Lucky me. If you ever where planning to see him, that would be the very place, it’s going to be a day of beautiful music. Good luck. :-)