Cat Empire, The - Steal The Light Lyrics






Sing now muse I won’t be scared
She’s wearing flowers not snakes up in her hair tonight
And love we’ve been around before
We washed up on the old shore but it’s new tonight

‘It’s only light’ she said
‘But we are liars to be free’
Ooh ooh ooh we’ll steal the light to see

The hour falls we fall to dance
Now sirens and the marching bands sing
‘It’s nothing but chance tonight’
The billion ones and many few
And everyone I never new they’re here tonight

‘It’s only light’ we said
But we are liars to be free
Ooh ooh ooh we’ll steal the light to see

What if I’m lonely?
What if the skies should fall and disappear?
For one night only
Open your eyes and run into the clear
So if I may, what if I say
‘It’s good to have you here!’

She said ‘If you lead I’ll come along
And if you need me there I’ll sing your song tonight
And all that glows and all that shines
And all we leave behind will keep them warm tonight’

‘It’s only light’ I said
But we are liars to be free
Ooh ooh ooh we’ll steal the light to see

What if I’m lonely?
What if the skies should fall and disappear?
For one night only
Open your eyes and run into the clear
I love you only
Until the skies fall down and disappear
So if I may, what if I say
‘It’s good to have you here!’
Oh oh oh…





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  1. A.... F....

    From time to time, I come back to this video to remind me that there is good music out there. I first listened to this when I was 16 in 2014 because for some reason we have an Australian channel here in the Philippines and every 3 AM, Rage was on and this was featured there once. I fell in love with this song since.

  2. J.... W....

    I play this on the drums

  3. M.... A....

    What the fuck was that part where the guy tore the head off a teady bear and started swinging it's entrails all over the crowd? Lol

  4. R.... F....

    I just heard this great group, they are amazing, I love them !!!!!!!!!!!! Stheal the light, love that song

  5. R.... N....

    They would like us to be free. It'll go a long way... Humanity has to be cherished. Everything knows that 🌻✌

  6. r.... w....

    This band is the band every other band wants to be..

  7. N.... v....

    Seriously I’m ten years old and I can’t stop listen to this band

    N.... v....

    Nina van Rongen i loved them as a kid ❤️ jamming with my 5 yr old sis to them rn

  8. R.... M....

    I’ve listened to this song a thousand times since the album dropped but tonight was the first time I’ve seen the video... I burst into tears almost immediately, not tears of happiness or sadness but sheer devastation that I couldn’t make it to see you guys live when you played Bristol last Thursday 😭

  9. b.... m....

    So wonderful <3

  10. D.... S....

    This used to be one of my go-to songs until a couple of years... This band is so underrated. Their music is great and does what music should do- Make u happy, soothe ur soul and calm ur mind! ❤

  11. R.... W....

    Amazing sound and amazing band.

  12. P.... C....

    Come to Hawaii!!!!

  13. a.... a....

    I ve only just found this band omg they are fabulous

    a.... a....

    Same. Theyre in Chicago tonight. My daughters going.

  14. R.... W....

    Amazing band

  15. M.... G....

    I remember you guys from years ago when you performed live in NZ at the Waikato University. Changed my life for the better, got me into music, learned to play drums and trumpet just so I could play a couple of your songs. All in all... thanks!

  16. C.... G....

    Thanks for coming to Pub Choir in Brisbane, Felix! What a top night. Hope we made you proud.

  17. J.... F....

    Just sang with Felix tonight at Brisbane Pub Choir. FANTASTIC!!

  18. J.... D....

    listening 2018 like me?

  19. B.... H....

    A friendship in this world..Lliving in Spain; I am telling you; It's not easy

  20. J.... u....

    ur mum triple gay

  21. A.... ....

    I was at Generations in Jazz in SA this weekend, you guys were amazing!
    We all loved your performance so much, hope you come back next year

    A.... ....

    Ha same I was looking for someone who was there

  22. �.... ....

    This is real music.i want you to know that there are many fans in korea.

  23. K.... O....

    If your having a shit day, play this song it makes you happy and you will tap ya toes ,!!

  24. K.... O....

    Best song Eva !! Please come back to Airlie Beach xx

  25. M.... S....

    This song is so sick! Master of piece.

  26. c.... b....

    ♡♡♡

  27. W.... N....

    i thought the clocks were 24 hours.. what a great venue boys and a deeluxxxx tune......well done indeeeed

  28. �.... ....

    come to seoul please
    you awesome guys

  29. J.... U....

    BEST SONG EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 100% TRUE

  30. n.... ....

    Great song

  31. C.... K....

    cat empire & bliss n eso best things to come out of Australia

  32. R.... ....

    Greatest song of last 5 years.

    R.... ....

    Rdiigen ikr

  33. M.... S....

    ahhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!! who turned out the lights!?!

  34. M.... S....

    he stole someones  light

  35. M.... S....

    woooooooooooooooo

  36. M.... S....

    I'm going down to the shops to a new light-bolb for Felix because someone stoll it because it's in the song steel the light.

  37. H.... D....

    Good Rock/Jazz fusion with a bit of down under flare-pretty good!

  38. �.... �....

    Super!!!!

  39. J.... V....

    Pleasee make a full concert at Bilbao!! you have to!!;-)

  40. J.... 1....

    you guys are the BEST....
    Please come to west Norway.

    J.... 1....

    Is there west and east part of Norway? :)

  41. X.... H....

    Now this is a nice song!

  42. o.... ....

    One word, and that is simply JOY. Thanks for the awesome music and video!

  43. D.... P....

    is this video from a concert they had at flinders st station?

    D.... P....

    I think it's from their concert at the 2013 whitenight

    D.... P....

    Yeah it was a free surprise gig for White Night. They came on at about 12am.. best gig I've ever just stumbled upon!

  44. M.... G....

    Come to Mèxico guys please, you make good music that heal your soul and heart.

    M.... G....

    Come to Mèxico guys please, you make good music that heal your soul and heart. x2

    M.... G....

    Come to Mèxico guys please, you make good music that heal your soul and heart. x3

    M.... G....

    Si van a México se harán conocidos > se arruinará la banda

    M.... G....

    @Antionnella Van Kutzner pues tu no vayas al concierto y ya jajaja

  45. A.... G....

    love it!!!!!!!

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

    thats in melbourne i wishm i was there

  47. M.... P....

    alcohol bought me here

  48. p.... ....

    Cheers from Singapore ! You guys are awesome !!

  49. p.... s....

    Great show in Porto!

  50. J.... P....

    probably my favorite song of theirs

  51. �.... K....

    отличная музыка , голоса

  52. S.... N....

    Muito Obrigado ZE!!! =D

  53. L.... ....

    awesome!

  54. j.... ....

    I love you guys! Such positive energy! I saw you in Boston at the Royale in April 2015. BEST show I've EVER been to. PLEASE come back to the states soon! You are such a high point of my life! MEOW!!!!!!!

    j.... ....

    20/11/2018 love this music love love thank am hector from chile i live in illawarra nsw australia

  55. �.... ....

    Me encanta su música!!!  :D

  56. D.... ....

    Amo su música; simplemente me hace sentir viva.
    I love your music; it just makes me feel alive.

  57. n.... N....

    Up on the observation deck feeling toasty.... sharing the light.... :)

  58. I.... E....

    One of the best bands

  59. D.... K....

    I still remember when I first saw you guys. I was away from home the first time in my life and unsure. You all took your time and made me so happy and way less homesick. I will always have a soft spot for you, always.

  60. V.... ....

    Freakin amazing <3 

  61. G.... W....

    Comeback to Brazil :( 

  62. M.... C....

    This song... i wish i wright this!!! This is a PERFECT LOVE SONG! Tnx CAT EMPIRE.

  63. P.... M....

    Just loooooove them! hope to get to see them in Melb soon :)

  64. M.... v....

    1:23 what would that drum beat be called?

    M.... v....

    the boom ba doomdoom?

    M.... v....

    I call that a latin groove, but i don't think there is a specific name for that specific groove itself. Just that style of drumming

    M.... v....

    @Mitch vd Merwe It's a Bossa Nova.

  65. A.... m....

    love it<3

  66. R.... D....

    i just love his voice!!!!

  67. M.... F....

    amo a este grupo :(

  68. S.... Z....

    Awesome song! Thank s guys! :)

  69. F.... E....

    The Cat Empire Tour
    Dias 15 y 16 de Julio 2014

  70. M.... ....

    Love it!!! ;P

  71. N.... ....

    Best song for mellow/hopeful writing.

  72. T.... S....

    htf I just heard this guys now??!!

  73. E.... C....

    White Night 2014 sucked without you guys. Please come back for 2015!

    E.... C....

    Will never ever forget that night...

  74. n.... c....

    Whoa oh oh oooooh-o-o-o-oooohhh-ooooh-ooooh-ooooh-ooooh-o-o-ooooohhhh!!!!

  75. N.... K....

    This music makes us kinder...

  76. j.... ....

    Every time I watch this clip it reminds me of that wonderful night!

  77. n.... ....

    1.47 :)

  78. T.... ....

    Why no CAR SONG!!!!

  79. R.... Z....

    I am always in the mood for the CAT.

  80. M.... L....

    come to Brazil!!!!!!! 

  81. F.... F....

    Come to Venezuela. Please haha

  82. A.... A....

    Yesterday they steal the light in Barcelona!!!

  83. M.... R....

    Please come to Argentina!!!!!

  84. a.... ....

    this sounds like a song to be played while politically marching down the street in a herd

  85. s.... ....

    None of the band will e

  86. N.... h....

    can anyone hear the shekere

  87. V.... P....

    That bass, his voice, them lyrics. Perfection

  88. D.... ....

    Just pressing repeat. Can't get enought of this!!!

  89. P.... A....

    JB and miley are better :D

  90. M.... ....

    so that we can afford to demonstrate with them on a regular base!

  91. I.... C....

    Yes yes yes, just bought tickets to see them live! The 30th in Brussels woohoooooooo! Can't wait! :-)

  92. P.... E....

    they are¡

  93. m.... ....

    i was in Melbourne last week and got surprisingly excited when i found the building that there on at the beginning of the video!! BEST BAND EVER!!!

  94. l.... ....

    So you liked all of it?

  95. B.... F....

    Can't wait to see these legends at Riverboats Music Festival in Echuca in Feb! Perfect setting for this band, dancing away the night on the banks of the Murray!!

  96. M.... G....

    last night at the Metro in Sydney we saw cat empire once again and they were as brilliant as ever. We screamed, danced, yelled, swayed and were filled with the energy of an amazing evening with an amazing crowd vibe and amazing group who gave it all and left nothing on the stage.

  97. H.... R....

    I saw these guys in concert this summer and they were insanely amazing.

  98. P.... ....

    WHY? is catempire not the biggest band in the world this album and two shoes are amazing you don't see concerts like this for any of those pop singers.......