The song "Lights in the Darkness" by David Hasselhoff is an uplifting and inspirational song that encourages people to find hope and positivity in difficult times. The lyrics address someone who is crying, possibly due to a personal loss or hardship, and reassures them that although it hurts to lose someone they love, life can still be beautiful. The song highlights the presence of sadness in the world but emphasizes that there are also many things that the person has, which others may not have. The lyrics encourage the listener to think positively, reminding them that life must go on. The singer promises that the world will change and better days will come. The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea of hope and unity. The lights in the darkness symbolize the glimmers of hope and positivity that shine for the people in Russia (which may refer to the hardships faced during the Soviet era), and the belief that Europe will triumph with concepts like Perestroika (restructuring policies) spreading from Poland to Romania. The song emphasizes that there is no reason to cry all day and tells the listener that millions of people are dreaming to live a life like theirs, which suggests that their life may still hold many opportunities and blessings. It encourages the listener to appreciate what they have and envision a better way of living. Overall, "Lights in the Darkness" is a song that aims to uplift and inspire. It acknowledges the presence of sadness and hardships in the world, but urges the listener to find hope, think positively, and recognize the potential for positive change.
