we set out alone
alone through the tunnel
my eyes can hardly see the other side
no longer cold or feeling troubled
i realize that i am just alive

so let it shine

'cause we are
the light in the tunnel
we are
the living and dying
see how we are
alone in the world
we are
the light in the tunnel,
that's all.

moving so slow
towards the end of the tunnel
and dont pretend i'll see the other side
and trudge through the mud
and push through the rubble
to realize that i am just alive
(alive)
so let it shine

'cuase we are
the light in the tunnel
we are
the living and dying
see how we are
alone in the world
we are
the light in the tunnel

the world is not leaving us
(leave us behind)
but we will be leaving this world
yeah, the world is not leaving us
(leave us behind)
but do we beleive in this world

'cause we are
the light in the tunnel
we are the living and dying
see how we are
alone in the world
we are
the light in the tunnel,
that's all.
(we are)
the light in the tunnel,
that's all.
(we are)
the light in the tunnel,
that's all.



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Track duration: 03:44


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    Lyric Correction:"i set out alone
    crawl through the tunnel
    my eyes can hardly see the other side
    no longer cold, or feeling in trouble
    i realize that i am just alive
    so let it shine

    'cause we are the light in the tunnel
    we are the living and dying
    see how we are alone in the world
    we are the light in the tunnel, that's all

    moving so slow towards the end of the tunnel
    i dont pretend i'll see the other side
    i trudge through the mud
    i push through the rubble
    to realize that i am just alive
    so let it shine

    'cause we are the light in the tunnel
    we are the living and dying
    see how we are alone in the world
    we are the light in the tunnel

    the world is not leaving us (leave us behind)
    but we will be leaving this world
    yeah, the world is not leaving us (leave us behind)
    do we believe in this world?

    'cause we are the light in the tunnel
    we are the living and dying
    see how we are alone in the world
    we are the light in the tunnel, thats all.

    (we are) the light in the tunnel, that's all.
    (we are) the light in the tunnel, that's all. "
    Flag annaxhancockon May 09, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:amazing song. i dont know if itll mean as much without berts beautiful voice singing it.
    Flag openwideon June 23, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:this is a really really beautiful song . .lies for the liars and shallow believer are my favourite albums but my favourite songs aren't from the two albums mentioned but from in love and death and the Used.
    The first two albums contrast the 2 recent ones and I love it . . .band progression and change . .
    but enough of that . .

    (warning: the followinginterpretationmaybeoveranalysedanddramatised)

    I think this song is about a person who is now seeing the world in a more postive and brighter perspective. . .whereas before they were probably in a negative state of mind or emotion letting their troubles consume them and drag them down in the process . .but now they've come to a realisation that . .
    "Hey ! Shyt happens. At least I'm alive and thats what counts. NOW."
    They're no longer taking things for granted, and trying to predict what the future holds for them instead they seem to have opted for a simple purpose in life.
    i.e. Just living through their obstacles and facing all problems that live throws at them. Thus making them feel even more alive for having survived their difficulties.

    and they seemed to have grasped a concept . .the philosophy of life.The use of metaphorical langauge and symbolism is clever . .

    Every individual are a source of 'light' - the soul.
    and the tunnel symbolism the journey . .the path towards death.

    & thats one thing all us living and dying people have in common . .
    Flag DreamersDiseaseon May 22, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:this is a really really beautiful song . .lies for the liars and shallow believer are my favourite albums but my favourite songs aren't from the two albums mentioned but from in love and death and the Used.
    The first two albums contrast the 2 recent ones and I love it . . .band progression and change . .
    but enough of that . .

    (warning: the followinginterpretationmaybeoveranalysedanddramatised)

    I think this song is about a person who is now seeing the world in a more postive and brighter perspective. . .whereas before they were probably in a negative state of mind or emotion letting their troubles consume them and drag them down in the process . .but now they've come to a realisation that . .
    "Hey ! Shyt happens. At least I'm alive and thats what counts. NOW."
    They're no longer taking things for granted, and trying to predict what the future holds for them instead they seem to have opted for a simple purpose in life.
    i.e. Just living through their obstacles and facing all problems that live throws at them. Thus making them feel even more alive for having survived their difficulties.

    and they seemed to have grasped a concept . .the philosophy of life.The use of metaphorical langauge and symbolism is clever . .

    Every individual are a source of 'light' - the soul.
    and the tunnel symbolism the journey . .the path towards death.

    & thats one thing all us living and dying people have in common . .
    Flag DreamersDiseaseon May 22, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:I love this song so much...
    It makes me feel great.
    And to hold dear to who and what you love...
    Flag sweetxoblivionon March 26, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:This song can be interpreted in several ways I'm sure...I go with the Atheist idea because it makes so much sense, but so does the whole search for the reason of life...but I'd lean towards Atheist...it's almost a sad revelation, but unfortunately...it could be true...I'm Agnostic, so I'm just livin' ha...
    Flag bighead1064on March 25, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:I finally got this song after a lot of searching and its fucking beautiful. Fuck. I love Berts voice a whole heap.
    Flag t3gan7on November 17, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:daaamn
    fucking awesomee song

    i just heard it today

    i'm a huge the used but i've never know about it

    it's so beautiful :]
    Flag sweetdisasteron August 31, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:allyanarchy, this song is simply called Tunnel.
    Flag lollercoasteron August 21, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:i agree with prieto21 and kody76240. i just listened to this song a few minutes ago. and i'm speachless. this song is just so amazing. i just really love it .
    Flag walkingxspasticon July 17, 2007   Link

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