Citipointe Worship - Light Up Lyrics
Lyrics
On the mountain
Or in the shadow
You are with me
You're always there
In the open
Or in the hollow
You are with me
You never left
In the trial
The tempest and the grey
How could I be afraid?
You have it all
My heart and soul
You light up the darkness
When shadows fall
You take control
You light up the darkness
Woah
Woah
Woah
Woah
On the mountain
Or in the shadow
You are with me
You're always there
In the open
Or in the hollow
You are with me
You never left
In the trial
The tempest and the grey
How could I be afraid?
You have it all
My heart and soul
You light up the darkness
When shadows fall
You take control
You light up the darkness
Woah
Woah
Woah
Woah
Christ be the reason
Through every season
My Hope, my Hope
Christ be the reason
Through every season
My Hope, my Hope
You have it all
My heart and soul
You light up the darkness
When shadows fall
You take control
You light up the darkness
You have it all
My heart and soul
You light up the darkness
When shadows fall
You take control
You light up the darkness
Video
Light Up (Live)
Meaning & Inspiration
Citipointe Worship's track "Light Up (Live)," released on November 9, 2020, offers a powerful testament to unwavering faith in the face of life's inevitable challenges. The song centers on the profound message of God's constant presence and His ability to illuminate even the deepest gloom. The lyrical narrative paints a vivid picture of life's varied terrain, from the highest mountains to the deepest shadows, from wide-open spaces to hidden hollows. Across all these contrasting landscapes, the core assurance is that God is always there, never having left. This theme directly echoes the divine promise found in Deuteronomy 31:6, which states, "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." The song boldly confronts the presence of trials, tempests, and "grey" days, posing a rhetorical question that underscores the transformative power of faith: "How could I be afraid?" This sentiment aligns with the conviction expressed in Psalm 23:4, "Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." The declaration, "You have it all, my heart and soul," signifies a complete surrender and trust in God's sovereignty. This profound relinquishing of control is mirrored in Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight." The central metaphor of God "lighting up the darkness when shadows fall" and taking control is a powerful image of hope and redemption. It speaks to the very essence of Christ's work, as John 8:12 proclaims, "When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said, 'I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.'" The recurring "Woah" serves as an exclamatory punctuation mark, a wordless expression of awe and wonder at this divine faithfulness. The bridge, "Christ be the reason through every season, my Hope, my Hope," crystallizes the song's ultimate purpose: to anchor one's existence and hope in Christ, regardless of external circumstances. This unwavering reliance on Christ as the ultimate reason and hope is a bedrock principle of Christian living, as articulated in Colossians 1:27: "...Christ in you, the hope of glory." "Light Up" is not merely a song; it's an anthem of resilient faith, a reminder that in every circumstance, God's light pierces the deepest shadows, offering peace and unwavering hope.