Ever since you left me
I’ve been ridin’ ’round, cranking up a little country gold heartbreak
Cried and dried these tears
I don’t know how much more missin’ you I can take
I prayed, prayed, prayed
For a sign, sign, sign
Now there it is in the window
It’s about time, damn time
There’s a neon light at the end of the tunnel
It ain’t all that bright, but even though it’s subtle
It’s got me feeling alright, go on and make it a double
There’s a neon light at the end of the tunnel, tunnel, tunnel
I’ll take a shot of I don’t care what you’re doing now
Chase that one with a cold screw you
When that’s done, I just might wash it down
With a big pitcher of someone new
That blonde, blonde, blonde
At the bar, bar, bar
See if she wants to try and unbreak my heart, heart, heart
There’s a neon light at the end of the tunnel
It ain’t all that bright, but even though it’s subtle
It’s got me feeling alright, go on and make it a double
There’s a neon light at the end of the tunnel, tunnel, tunnel
When we were together
I thought life would suck forever
Even though I knew better than the pain would never end
They say the night’s darkest just before the dawn
Gets kissed by the day break, got down on my knees
And I prayed, prayed, prayed
For a sign, sign, sign
Now there it is in the window
It’s about time, damn time
There’s a neon light at the end of the tunnel
It ain’t all that bright, but even though it’s subtle
It’s got me feeling alright, go on and make it a double
There’s a neon light at the end of the tunnel, tunnel, tunnel
Finding Hope After Heartbreak
“Neon Light” by Blake Shelton offers a relatable journey through heartbreak and healing. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone struggling with loss, turning to familiar comforts like music and a night out to process their pain. As Shelton sings about praying for a sign and finding it in the glow of a bar’s neon light, listeners sense a subtle shift from despair to hope. The recurring motif of the neon light at the end of the tunnel cleverly symbolizes the gradual, sometimes faint, emergence of optimism after a breakup.
Resilience in the Face of Loss
While the song leans on classic country themes—lost love, late-night bars, and attempts at moving on—it stands out for its honest vulnerability. The protagonist’s journey is not about forgetting, but about finding the strength to believe life will get brighter. The soft glow of the neon sign becomes a beacon, guiding him toward healing and new beginnings.
Song Credits
Artist: Blake Shelton
Songwriters: Andrew Dorff, Mark Irwin, Josh Kear
Release Year: 2014
Label: Warner Bros. Nashville