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Lighthouse Heart

by Tai Shan

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Lighthouse Heart is an anthem for anyone who deals with anxiety or depression and needs support to find their strength.

“A Lighthouse is a beacon that lights up a rocky, unsafe shoreline. Our hearts can shine through the darkness and light the way.” says Tai Shan. “It was written in pieces in the wee hours of the morning, while I nursed my infant daughter.” Tai sang the song as a lullaby at first but also to reassure herself everything would be ok. Tai and her husband and musical partner, Austin raised their daughter in Nashville with no local help through the pandemic.

From a bedroom lullaby, the song was then polished, retuned and rewritten five times based on the suggestions from hit songwriter Jason Bloom who has written songs for Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys and Collin Raye. Tai then hired producer Pal Sheldon (Kyle Cox, Emily West, Fit for Rivals, and scoring credits on Blue Planet) for the song. Together, they fused Pop and Acoustic Folk driven elements with a tempo that keeps you dancing.

For Tai, Lighthouse Heart tells the story of finding her confidence to get back on stage after the birth of her daughter and the pandemic brought it to a halt. Lighthouse Heart is Tai’s third single of the year following Sunday Afternoon, released on May 13th, 2022.

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Lighthouse Heart Lyrics
By Tai Shan
Are you tired
Of keeping it all inside
Holding your dreams in sight
Marching through the night
Covering up your light
Are you torn up just cause what you have isn’t what
You thought you would want and now your flame
burning up Time to shine

Turn the light on
Turn the light on
Time to shine through the dark
Show the world your lighthouse heart

Are you scared to
Show your truth out loud
Raise your hand up in this crowd
Take it your time is now
Time to be proud

Are you torn up just cause what you have isn’t what
You thought you would want and now your flame
burning up Time to shine

Turn the light on
Turn the light on
Time to shine through the dark
Show the world your lighthouse heart

Time to shine on time to shine on
Time to shine on time to shine on shine

Turn the light on
Turn the light on
Time to shine through the dark
Show the world your lighthouse heart

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released September 15, 2022
Produced by Pal Sheldon

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Tai Shan Seattle, Washington

Tai Shan is an Americana songwriter whose music has been featured in Billboard Magazine, American Songwriter, Americana UK, and on NPR. Based in Nashville, her songwriting focuses on positive messages. Tai Shan and her husband Austin, have toured the United States and Canada and performed for venues such as the Bluebird and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. ... more

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