Into the Light by Alice Peacock
Posted on April 30, 2008
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At the end of this academic semester the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity spotlight musician Alice Peacock. Born in White Bear Lake, MN, Alice is now a longtime Chicago resident and gifted multi-genre singer/songwriter. A musician who dapples in jazz, blues, country and pop, she has the buoyancy to write music for all ages as well as to create tunes that sound both familiar and refreshingly unique. Family background and values feed her natural desire to perform and reach out to others. Maternal grandmother was a German cabaret composer and performer. Her maternal grandfather was an actor, a member of Bertolt Brecht’s Berliner Ensemble. Starting a not-for-profit organization Rock for Reading in 2003, Alice Peacock’s world is not just about music, but she believes strongly in giving back to society. Her desire to support literacy comes from a personal passion for reading.
Alice Peacock: “I wrote “Into the Light” as a reminder to myself that as long as I continually turn to and search out the Light/Love/God, I would be on the right path to become the person that I was born to be. This song was originally written and performed on guitar but I like the sacred aspect that playing it on the piano brings.” To find out more about Alice Peacock (http://youtube.com/watch?v=nX9hXA7nxdc) or to purchase cds go to www.alicepeacock.com
Song Lyrics:I think it is great that you’re searching -seek and ye shall find, knock and the door shall be opened to the windows of your mind. Try not to be too impatient. Go easy on yourself ’cause you got me in your corner if you need a little help.
Come into the light, yeah, be the one you’re born to be into the light. Wake up from your lonely sleep. The shadows can conceal what the heart wants to heal. Come into the light…
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“Come into the Light,” a phrase repeated numerous times in this song, has powerful meaning during spring, a season of new life and at the end of the semester, a season of stepping back and reflecting on all that has been. Each of us should reflect on the gifts God has given us and how we use them to spread the Gospel message of the Resurrection. Acceptance of ourselves is one of the steps to becoming the person God wants us to be. Our faults and failures lead us continually to ask, seek, knock, and find. (Matthew 7:24ff)
As we move into the light of the Spirit, we are guided on the path of healing that comes to us each day we are tuned into God’s presence in our lives. Although the text is brief, the inspiration we receive is tremendous. We search for God in our daily happenings and He is revealed in unexpected ways. May you receive His graces as you connect with this song at this time of endings and new beginnings.
The instrumental backup accents the powerful text.
This song reminds me not to compromise my values. Sometimes it’s hard to defend ones beliefs in todays anything goes world. “Be the person your born to be.”
Leslie, you did well in reflecting on what the philosophical words “to be” really mean for someone born today in our “no tassle without a hassle” world. For me Alice Peacock‘s “Into the Light” is a song that beams vigor, movement, and renewed commitment to life . The lyrics enlighten fire, zeal, passion for God deep within and yet present everywhere. “Come into the Light” calls me to pay attention to inner thoughts and feelings and remember that God “is in our corner”. (BTW Leslie, I missed seeing you yesterday at UWSP.)
“Into the Light” is a beautiful song. It sounds good with both the piano and the guitar.
I really like the meaning of the song, about being who God created you to be. I think it is good to keep reminding yourself to be who you really are. In today’s world it is really easy to have too much going on, and not enough solitude and prayer. When that happens it is really easy to forget who you really are. Everybody needs time alone and time to pray, you cannot be who God created you to be if you do not know who God created you to be.
Yes, coming “into the Light” means needed solitude and intimacy with God. Angela, I appreciate your response. Balanced with respectful, trustworthy, warm relationships with others, our lives grow with a rootedness that breeds joy amid exam days, impromptu speeches, group projects, end of the semester celebrations, LIFE. I see that in you.
This song was very nice to listen to. When one is searching or trying to find what God wants a person to do with thier life this song is most appropriate. It gives a person great hope.
Hope answers a strong burning desire for happiness, a desire that God has implanted in every heart. Marie, it is wonderful that you have found meaning in this song.(Feel free to listen to it again and again!)
I loved the song, “Into the Light.” The lyrics talked about how in life, one has to search for their true purpose - what does God see you doing in your life? I think the lyrics show that everyone has that time in your life where a lot of question arise as to the future, but you have to trust God and know that he will take care of you. Be the person that you called to be.
I enjoyed the song a lot. It really helped me to think deeply about my future and what it holds for me. It helped me to realize that this decision would not be easy, but God will always be there for me. The singer’s voice was amazing! I could really tell that she truly has a passion for singing. “Into the Light” is a wonderful song with a deeper meaning which can be interpreted differently throughout all of us!
Thanks for sharing the song - I love it! I especially like the suggestion to go easy on yourself! God is there!
I really enjoyed this song! I heard it in my worship class at school. It really spoke to me.I felt it within my heart. This song made it seem that even when im in my lowest low in darkness…i shouldn’t worry but pray and see the light. My heart is newly awakened and I truely love this feeling. I’m never going to give it up or let it go.
The song “Into The Light” was very good. This song made me remember and realize that God will always be there for me. It shows that you can make mistakes and be wrong and God will still be there for you and love you. Not only was it pretty catchy, but it gives the listener hope as to what to look forward to in their lives. There are two main lines of the song that really stick with me: “You don’t have to be perfect.” and “Come Into the Light.”
I really like the song and think it had a very good message. Alice is a talented singer and I like that in the song she says that you should go easy on yourself and if you need help it is always there. This is a great song that promotes being yourself and listening to God’s call.
I really like the song. I think it had a really good message and meaning to it which made listening to it that much better. I also think the song has a lot of good imagery and symbolism which also gives it a deeper meaning.
This song was very inspiring. I really enjoyed listening to it. It has such a powerfull meaning, “Come into the light”. It brings me back to reflect on what has gone on in my life and what God has given me.
I thought the song was very inspiring and it was really insigtful about the perspective into God’s family. I like how it referred to as the light becuase you are excepted into the church by the lig ht of God.
I really liked this song! =] I’m going to download it as soon as I get on my computer at home. The overall thoughts and theme of the song is really a good way to view life. “Into the Light” reminded me that no matter what, God is always there for me. It made me think about the present and the years to come and what I’m going to do with them.
My favorite part of the song::
Be who you are called to be…
I think that the song was very ineresting song, it made me stop and think that i should listen to God.That God has a plan for me and will send me down the right path.
I liked this song, it made me think about keeping an open mind to all the different opportunities in the world. To always be searching for the light of God - you will ensure that you will always be on the right path. Come in to the light, makes me think about how I’m going to use my gifts and talents and be the best person I can be. If we continue to pray and open our hearts and minds to what God has called us to do - we will be able to come in to the light.
I thought this song was a really good song. I liked it. It was very inspiring and tells us to be who we really are. God will always be there for us when we are facing hard time or life is just too busy. It gives us hope that God will always be there and support us in whatever we decide to do with our life. The singer really was passionate about the song and it sounded great, too!
I enjoyed listening to this song. I had never heard it before but it really made me think. I think it is telling us to look past all of the distractions in our world and focus on how we can make it better. We should live up to our full potential.
I thought that the song was very insightful and that it really put things into perspective. I liked how it referred to the light becase that made me think of the light of Christ, and to look for it in my life
Thank you for comming to our school. I really like your song choice for this month.
“Into the Light” had a great rythem and an even greater message. It is inspiring and sounds like something that would be able to lift your mood on a weary day.
i thought the song was good.. it helps remind me that God is always with me and some how in every day life he will give me signs to help me live a faithful and happy life. So the song was good and the artist had a good voice and it was catchy.
“Into the Light” by Alice Peacock was a very inspirational song. I felt uplifted and started to comtemplate about my life and my choices. There are many things that I wish I could have done better or chose better and this song gives me hope that I have the ability to change my life and come into a better future. Thank you for coming and delievering this message!
i like this song it does have a lot of meaning and i guess it just reminded me to always try to do the right thing and be honest to my-self and alway think of god on everything i do.
“Into the Light” was a good song and I think that I will download it to listen to. When I have a bad day I can now may be listen to it and it will make me feel better. The song talks about many things that are important in a persons life. So thank you for coming and bringning it to us
“Into the Light” is an amazing song. It brought many things up in my mind- like what does God have planned for my life? The Franciscan Sisters are doing a wonderful job spreading the good news of God.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!! And may God bless you and the works you do.
I really liked listening to the song “Into The Light” song. It made me think about who I am and where I want to go in my life and how I want God to be apart of it. This song was very calming and had a great message.
I really enjoyed this song mainly because of the deeper meaning that i recieved from it. It made me really think about how i need to take more time to listen to God, and pray to him to find my way into the light.
This song was very inspiring. it made me think about what i want to do with my life and if my dreams are right for me. it made me think about if i am really being called to do something totally different than what i have in mind. be who you are called to be is a great part of the song. no matter what you do, do it for God and really live it.i hope God shows me the path he believes is right for me and leads me “into the light!”
I found the song “into the light” very beautiful. I thought the lyrics very inspiring. It made me think of where i want to go and what i want to do later on in my life. It reminded me that God will be with me no matter what i decide to do.
To read all these wonderful, heart-felt messages, one can’t help but desire to want to tune “Into the Light” one more time. Thanks so much, Natalie, Paige, Maria, Rachel, Cassandra, Katie, Rachel, Aurea, Emma,Suzanne, Michelle, Danielle, Elissa, Mariah, Steph, Haley, Sr. Barb, Emily, Brianna,Tiffany, Becky and Maggie. It was evident that you each listened and thoughtfully allowed God to speak to your hearts. Your affirmation of Alice as being a “passionate singer” is well founded. Peace and all good.
Into the Light by Alice Peacock was very inspiring and questioning. The song asks: Are we seeking the light? Are we being patient with ourselves? Are we being the person that we were born to be? These questions are a life time challenge.
I really like the song’s theme of searching within yourself and taking that step into the light to find who you are called to be. You can’t just sit back in the shadows and wait for your answers to find you. There are a few people in my life who really should hear this message, and this song is a great way to communicate it to somebody who can be open to it.
I really liked the song “Into the Light” It really shows that we have to keep looking for God and finding the answers to our prayers. Not only did this song give me a good message about God, but it was also a song that I would probably listen to just because I want to. After listening to that song, it is easier to think of God always being there for me.
The song was very pretty. It had a good positive message. It also could be interpreted in a number of different ways. I felt the song shows how all of us feel at one time or another when we are struggling with something. It is important to know that there is something out there that is greater than us all.
This song had a great message about knowing that God will always be with you, even when you mess up.
I really enjoyed listening to the song “Into the Light.” The lyrics made me think of what God’s plan is for me. By searching for the light we all can find God’s purpose for us. Come into the light also makes me think of how special and open God is toward us, that we are always welcome in His heart.
This is a nice song. I enjoyed listening to it. The lyrics remind the listener that God has a plan for his or her life. This song is a good reminder to trust in God.
I thought the song was very uplifting and appropiate for this time of the year especially when we are going on our junior year and need to start planning our futures. This song provides guidance and help for us all.
I thought that the song was very simple but had a powerful message, all we had to do was listen because God already knows our plan. I believe it is very important to be who you are and be the most you can be to live in God.
The song had a great sound, and message. The song opened my mind up to thinking beyond what is expected and becoming the person i want to be and the person God wants me to be.
I thought the song “Into the Light” was very peaceful and captivating. I think you could take the maening of the song in a couple of different ways. I took it that you have to have an open mind to what I will do with my future. There are so many possiblities for my future, and only God knows what is right for me.
I enjoyed listening to the song “Into the Light” and found it very inspiring. My favorite lyrics of the song are where it says “The shadows cannot conceal what the heart wants to heal”. I think this means that if one wants to come into the light, the darkness can never win.
Thanks, Cory, Emma, Rebecca, Jenna, Hillary, Val, Hailey, Elizabeth, Meg, Joelle and Rebekah for your own captivating comments. I agree with you that this is one song that you WANT to listen to! God bless you as you pray and reflect on all that God calls you to be at this time in your life and beyond! Peace and all good.
I felt, “Into the Light” spoke to the better half of myself. It is so easy to find things wrong in yourself and the world. We often find ourselves complaining and getting discouraged, when we should be trying to change what’s wrong and being thankful for what is already right. “Into the Light” opens our eyes and hearts to the positive things in life we overlook. True wisdom and inspiration leading to motivation coming from a lovely voice. Most songs I either like the music or the lyrics, but in “Into the Light” both compliment eachother. The music and lyrics create a peaceful harmony.
Thank you
Alice, I like your exposing us all to the strong positive enlightening message and melody of this song, but more so your reminding us that true goodness is found in each of us. Peace and all good.
I found the song spiritually uplifting and beautiful.
Vanessa, I can’t help but think today as Deacon Dan Schuster (a relative of some of our Franciscan Sisters) is ordained in Green Bay, WI, that this song would inspire him as well. Some of us are blessed to be there to witness this call from God. Continue to seek beauty in the world around you. Peace and all good.
This song has a meaningful message, especially to me right now. The lyrics “Try not to be too impatient. Go easy on yourself” are just the words I needed to hear. I think worrying about things can take you to a dark place. “Come into the light” made me realize I need to offer my stress to God, to lighten my load, and to find peace.