You’d swear this prescient pop tune was released in April of 2020 and not April of 2014:
I see your light I see your light No matter where you turn Or where you hide I see it all Shining so bright You say that you’re not sure And there’s no cure But there’s a way To fly away
There is a light, there is a light in your heart There is a light burning a fire in the dark Under the mask, under the mask we’re beautiful So let out the light, no need to hide anymore Under the mask
There is a space There is a space Somewhere that you belong It keeps you strong It’s in my arms ‘Cause it is your space No matter where we turn Or where we hide We’ll fly away So fly away
There is a light, there is a light in your heart There is a light burning a fire in the dark Under the mask, under the mask we’re beautiful So let out the light, no need to hide anymore
Don’t turn away Don’t hide away darling Don’t turn away Don’t hide away I see you under the mask Under the mask
There is a light, there is a light in your heart There is a light burning a fire in the dark Under the mask, under the mask we’re beautiful So let out the light, no need to hide anymore Under the mask
There is a light, there is a light in your heart There is a light burning a fire in the dark Under the mask, under the mask we’re beautiful So let out the light, no need to hide anymore
Comprised of two brothers and their two cousins (also brothers) from–where else–Venice California, the band have been dubbed by David Crosby “the best vocal group in America”.
The list of superstars with whom they’ve performed or recorded is considerable (deep breath): Elton John, Don Henley, Bruce Springsteen, Warren Zevon, Sting, Heart, Phil Collins, Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, Cher, Styx, Brian Wilson, The Beach Boys, Melissa Etheridge, The Doobie Brothers, Kenny Loggins, Dave Mason, Michael McDonald, Bon Jovi, Chris Isaac, Jackson Browne, Stevie Nicks, Ozzy Osbourne, David Crosby, and Billy Idol among others.
For all that, the Californis band’s biggest success has been in the Netherlands, where in 2003 they won that country’s Grammy-equivalent Edison Award for Best International Artist, besting such heavyweights as Coldplay and U2, and where they enjoy consistent radio play and sold-out tours.
Band members also contributed backing vocals on Roger Waters “The Wall Live Tour” from 2010-13.
The poignant “The Family Tree” shows off the meshing of the familial harmonies as the lyrics touch on the topic of the family surviving down the years, something this family band is certainly testament to.