Looking for the lyrics to “Bridge Of Light” from the soundtrack of the movie “Happy Feet 2” by Alecia Moore A. K. A. Pink, the popular rock singer?  It’s here, along with a video from YouTube!

(If you’re here to see a video with the song, or you are looking for the only 100% correct version of the lyrics to Bridge Of Light, and aren’t really interested in my comments about this, you can click on one of the links below to be taken directly to that section of this page).

• Video (below, on this page)
• Lyrics (below, on this page)
• Buy The Soundtrack
• Other Cool Happy Feet 2 Videos (below, on this page
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Video: Bridge Of Light – Pink

Recently, we took my 15-year old daughter to see Happy Feet 2.  Being the old “softy” that I am, I like spending time with my family in this way, whether I enjoy the animated film or not.  However, most of the time, with very few exceptions, I find myself enjoying the film anyway!  (Yes, I admit it!)

Music being one of my passions, from time to time, truly powerful songs come along that really hit me at the very core of my being.  Some songs by Celine Dion comes to mind (“Power Of Love”).  Whitney Houston’s version of “I Will Always Love You” is also another good one. R Kelly also did a great one for the movie “Hardball” called “The Storm Is Over Now”.  I love songs like this!

To my utter surprise, this movie – a cartoon of all things – had such a song in it called Bridge Of Light.  Yep… me… Rick Upshaw, a 43-year old man, literally had goose bumps while listening to this song because of how powerful it was, especially with the imagery in the movie during the song of a mother reaching out to her husband and child, cut off from them and unable to reach them. (I’m such a sap, huh?  LOL)  I knew as soon as I heard it that I wanted to learn it, and at my first opportunity to perform it…. somewhere….. anywhere.  I’ve been burning up the YouTube views for that song ever since.  I’m listening to it now as I write this!  LOL

Alecia Moore A. K. A. "Pink"

When I got home and looked up the song on the internet, I was shocked yet again to find that it was actually Pink (whose real name is Alecia Moore) who performed the song, and voiced the part of the mother!  Now, being a country boy at heart, there aren’t a lot of her songs that I can really get into, but there are a few of her popular songs that I do like.  However, with her trademark pink hair gelled to the max and the hard songs she performs, my impression of her personna prior to this point was that of a tattooed dope-smokin’ party-girl rivaling Britney Spears from a couple of years ago and perhaps even Lady Gaga.  So to find that she was behind this song – let alone voicing the entire part of the mother – truly floored me.  Even moreso, when I saw an interview with her on YouTube (see the following two videos) discussing her task in writing the song, I have to say that I was really beside myself!

Happy Feet 2 – Interview With Alecia Moore (P!nk)

About These Lyrics To Bridge Of Light

I looked at several pages online that had what was supposed to be the lyrics to this song.  Apparently, no one else paid very close attention to the words while listening to the song, because they were ALL wrong!  So I went back through the lyrics, making sure that the lyrics match up exactly with what’s actually in the song.  So, to my knowledge, this is the only 100% correct version of the lyrics to Bridge Of Light.  Enjoy!

Bridge Of Light Lyrics

Verse 1:

Just when you think
Hope is lost,
And giving up
Is all you got,
Blue turns black.
Your confidence is cracked.
There seems no turning back from here.

Sometimes there isn’t an obvious explanation
While the holiest stars can feel the strongest palpitations.

Chorus 1:

That’s when you can build a bridge of light,
That’s what turns the wrongs all right.
That’s when you can’t give up the fight.

That’s when love turns nighttime into day.
That’s when loneliness goes away.
That’s why you gotta be strong tonight.
Only love can build us a bridge of light.

Verse 2:

When your feet are made of stone
And you’re convinced that you’re all alone,
Look at the stars, instead of the dark.
You’ll find your heart shines like the sun.

Let’s not let our anger get us lost.
And the need to be right comes with way too high a cost.

Chorus 2:

That’s when love can build a bridge of light
That’s what turns the wrongs all right
That’s when you know it’s worth the fight

That’s when love turns nighttime into day
That’s when loneliness goes away,
That’s why you gotta be strong tonight
’cause only love can build us a bridge of light.

Bridge:

Deep breath, take it on the chin,
But don’t forget to let the love back in!

Chorus 3:

That’s when love can build a bridge of light.
That’s what turns the wrong so right.
That’s when you can’t give up the fight.

That’s when love turns nighttime into day.
That’s when loneliness goes away.
That’s why you gotta be strong tonight,
’cause only love can build us a bridge of light.

Only love can build us a bridge of light.

Want The Soundtrack?

Bridge Of Light is part of the Happy Feet 2 Soundtrack. Below, for your convenience, I’ve provided Amazon links to the full Happy Feet 2 Soundtrack, the Bridge Of Light single, and three karaoke versions just in case any of you would like to have them.

Happy Feet 2 Soundtrack & Bridge Of Light Single

Karaoke Versions Available At Amazon

Other Happy Feet 2 or Bridge Of Light Videos

Here are some other videos related to Bridge Of Light I thought you might like to see:

Behind The Scenes Of Happy Feet 2

Behind The Scenes Of Happy Feet – Brad Pitt, Matt Damon & Others

Happy Feet 2 – Official Cast Featurette

Happy Feet 2 Tralier

Happy Feet 2 – Under Pressure

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I’d like to turn aside for a moment from my usual blogging subjects to write a little about an ongoing emergency in Texas, which prompted a proclamation from Texas Governor Rick Perry regarding the Texas wildfires and the devastation the wildfires are causing throughout the state.

As I write this, all but two counties in Texas have been affected by the wildfires.  More than 1,000,000 acres of our land have been devastated by the deadly fires.  Governor Perry has called upon President Obama to declare Texas a national disaster area, but so far, there has been no response from our president, who seems more concerned about his presidential campaign than the well-being of Texas voters.

Governor Perry wrote his strongly-worded letter to President Obama asking for a federal emergency declaration on April 16th.  Such a declaration from the president would free up federal cash and resources to fight the Texas wildfires, which are happening during what may very well be the worst wildfire season in the history of Texas.

Governor Perry writes:

“I have determined that this incident is of such severity and magnitude that effective response is beyond the capabilities of the state.”

It’s been 10 days since Governor Perry wrote that letter to our president, but there has been no response from President Obama.  Where is our president?  He’s on the road promoting his reelection campaign, which is apparently far more important to Obama than protecting Texas, a predominantly Republican state in which he lost badly during the last presidential election.

In an email, FEMA spokesman Bradley Carroll said Rick Perry’s request for a statewide disaster declaration is “under review”.  He also noted that in cases of natural disasters such as wildfires, the first responders are local emergency personnel, volunteers, humanitarian organizations, and private groups – a fact which Governor Perry acknowledged in his letter to Obama.  However, as stated above, Governor Perry made it clear that despite the best efforts of all of these organizations, it’s not enough! I have to say that I’m wondering… which part of “it’s not enough” don’t you people understand???  I have therefore come to the conclusion that, based on our president’s actions during our disaster, it appears that while Texas land, homes and businesses literally burn to the ground, our president prefers that we all focus on helping him meet his 1 billion dollar fund-raising goal.  Have I missed something?

In the absence of any support from “The Anointed One” or anyone else in the federal government, Rick Perry issued the following  gubernatorial proclamation:

WHEREAS, the state of Texas is in the midst of an exceptional drought, with some parts of the state receiving no significant rainfall for almost three months, matching rainfall deficit records dating back to the 1930s; and

WHEREAS, a combination of higher than normal temperatures, low precipitation and low relative humidity has caused an extreme fire danger over most of the State, sparking more than 8,000 wildfires which have cost several lives, engulfed more than 1.8 million acres of land and destroyed almost 400 homes, causing me to issue an ongoing disaster declaration since December of last year; and

WHEREAS, these dire conditions have caused agricultural crops to fail, lake and reservoir levels to fall and cattle and livestock to struggle under intense stress, imposing a tremendous financial and emotional toll on our land and our people; and

WHEREAS, throughout our history, both as a state and as individuals, Texans have been strengthened, assured and lifted up through prayer; it seems right and fitting that the people of Texas should join together in prayer to humbly seek an end to this devastating drought and these dangerous wildfires;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, RICK PERRY, Governor of Texas, under the authority vested in me by the Constitution and Statutes of the State of Texas, do hereby proclaim the three-day period from Friday, April 22, 2011, to Sunday, April 24, 2011, as Days of Prayer for Rain in the State of Texas. I urge Texans of all faiths and traditions to offer prayers on that day for the healing of our land, the rebuilding of our communities and the restoration of our normal way of life.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed my name and have officially caused the Seal of State to be affixed at my Office in the City of Austin, Texas, this the 21st day of April, 2011.

RICK PERRY

Governor of Texas

Read the official press release from Governor Perry’s office here:

http://governor.state.tx.us/news/press-release/16010/

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Texas Under Siege

Make no mistake, My Friends.  Our Beloved Texas is under siege by Mother Nature herself, and indeed by our own president by his lack of action.  Our president is all too willing to sit by and watch Texas burn to the ground while we spend billions overseas helping others!  What’s wrong with this picture?  Isn’t American supposed to be the first priority of our president?  Isn’t that why we hired this guy?  Where is the hope this man promised?  I don’t know about you, but I’m sure not seeing it!

I ask any and all who may be reading this to join me in prayer and support for my home state of Texas, and indeed, for our president, who has apparently given in to the temptation of sacrificing his humanity to be our president.  Our God is a god of miracles, so I am quite certain that He can work His wonders in our state (and in the president’s heart) during this time of tragedy and need.

On a more personal note, I would also like to humbly offer Rick Perry himself some praise and support.  I know that an offer of support and positive comments from Rick Upshaw, one average Texan who happened to have voted for him, might not mean much to Governor Perry.  I can only hope that it would matter to him if he’s half the man I think he is, and that his actions on this matter suggest that he is.  In today’s “politically correct” society, it takes a certain strength of character to stand up for what you know to be right, especially when it’s not necessarily the politically correct thing to do.  Regardless of your own personal religious beliefs, I respectfully suggest to you, Dear Readers,  that Governor Perry should have your respect and admiration for having the strength of character to stand up for what he believes to be right.  I hope you agree.

May God Bless The Great State Of Texas!

Amen!!!

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