The song "I'm Beginning To See The Light" sung by Al Jarreau is a love song that depicts a transformation in the narrator's perspective on love and life. The lyrics reveal a change in the narrator's attitude and mindset after falling in love with someone. At the beginning of the song, the narrator expresses skepticism and uncertainty about love. They use phrases like "never" and "no never" to emphasize their initial dismissive attitude towards romance. However, as the song progresses, the narrator describes how their perception changes after meeting and falling in love with someone. The lines "Used to ramble through the park, Shadowboxing in the dark" indicate the narrator's previous tendency to wander aimlessly without a clear purpose or direction. But when the person they love appeared in their life, they became inspired and motivated. The metaphor of "lit a spark, burnin' desire, house on fire" represents the intense passion and excitement the person brings into their life. As the love deepens, the narrator acknowledges that they were blinded to the beauty of life before. Moonlit skies, fireflies, and stars in their loved one's eyes signify the newfound appreciation for the simple pleasures and enchantment in the world. They confess that they were wrong in their previous indifference. The lyrics "But not that your lips are burning mine, Been seein' polka dots and moonbeams" portray the intense feelings and overwhelming joy the narrator experiences when being intimate with their loved one. The mention of polka dots and moonbeams signifies a dreamlike and euphoric state that the narrator has never experienced before. The repetition of the line "Used to ramble through the park, Shadowboxing in the dark" throughout the song emphasizes the contrast between the narrator's previous aimless existence and the new vitality they found through love. "I'm Beginning To See The Light" is ultimately a celebration of the transformative power of love. The narrator's once skeptical and unappreciative view of life is replaced with a newfound sense of joy, inspiration, and hope.
