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Let The Light In

By Joshua Micah + Owl City

1,793 views Jul 3, 2026 updated Verified editorial review

Joshua Micah and Owl City's 'Let The Light In' is a Christian song about opening one's heart to God's presence and truth. The lyrics describe a person who has built walls around themselves, hesitating to let God in, but realizing it's time to break the silence and allow God's light to shine on the darkest parts. The song emphasizes trust in God's love and the freedom found in His presence. It encourages surrender and vulnerability, moving from fear to faith.

Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team

[Verse 1: Joshua Micah]

I've been living inside this house

The walls I built myself

With all these different thoughts running through my mind

You've been knocking at the door again

It's been a while since I've opened it

And all You really want is this heart of mine


[Pre-Chorus: Joshua Micah]

So why am I hesitating?

What am I trying to hide?

And why do I keep on waiting

When I know what's on the other side?


[Chorus: Joshua Micah]

It's time to let the light in, let the light in

Why don't we break the silence, break the silence

'Cause I've been one foot out, one foot in

I think it's time, I think it's time to let the light in


[Verse 2: Owl City, Owl City & Joshua Micah]

Open my heart to feel

The only love I know that's real

I want Your voice of truth to be the loudest sound

Thought I was safe here in the dark

But now I know I can trust Your heart

Lord, all I really want is Your presence now

[Chorus: Joshua Micah]

It's time to let the light in, let the light in

Why don't we break the silence, break the silence

'Cause I've been one foot out, one foot in

I think it's time, I think it's time to let the light in


[Bridge: Joshua Micah, Owl City, and Owl City & Joshua Micah]

Let the light in

Shine on the darkest parts

Illuminate my heart

Freedom is where You are

Let the light in

You've been knocking at the door again

It's been a while since I've opened it

And all You really want is this heart of mine (heart of mine)


[Chorus: Joshua Micah and Owl City]

It's time to let the light in, let the light in (gotta let the light in)

Why don't we break the silence, break the silence

'Cause I've been one foot out, one foot in (I'll never be the same, oh yeah)

I think it's time, I think it's time to let the light in (Oh Lord, open my heart and)


[Outro: Joshua Micah and Owl City]

Let the light in

Shine on the darkest parts

Illuminate my heart

Freedom is where You are (open my heart and)

Let the light in

Shine on the darkest parts

Illuminate my heart

Freedom is where You are (open my heart and)

Let the light in

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