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In The Light
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Aug 17, 2026 updated
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Shane & Shane's cover of dc Talk's 'In the Light' is a worshipful confession of human weakness and the need for God's saving grace. The song honestly acknowledges the struggle with selfishness and sin, describing it as a fatal disease that no personal effort can cure. The repeated plea to be 'in the light' reflects a deep desire for transformation and closeness to God, who is both light and salvation. The lyrics echo biblical themes of confession and redemption, making it a powerful anthem for those seeking spiritual renewal.
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I keep trying to find a life
On my own, apart from You
I am the king of excuses
I've got one for every selfish thing that I'll do
What's going on inside of me?
I despise my own behavior
This only serves to confirm my suspicions
But I'm still a man in need of a Savior
I wanna be in the light as You are in the light
I wanna shine like the stars in the heavens
Oh, Lord, be my light and be my salvation
All I want is to be in the light
All I want is to be in the light
The disease of the self runs through my blood
It's a cancer fatal to the soul
Every attempt on my behalf has failed
To bring the sickness under control
What's going on inside of me?
I despise my own behavior
This only serves to confirm my suspicions
But I'm still a man in need of a Savior
I wanna be in the light as You are in the light
I wanna shine like the stars in the heavens
Oh, Lord, be my light and be my salvation
All I want is to be in the light
All I want is to be in the light
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What's going on inside of me?
I despise my own behavior
This only serves to confirm my suspicions
But I'm still a man in need of a Savior
I wanna be in the light as you are in the light
I wanna shine like the stars in the heavens
Oh, Lord, be my light and be my salvation
All I want is to be in the light
All I want is to be in the light
All I want is to be in the light