Lyrics
Oh I like to use my brain for You
And use it to write songs for You
You’re getting all of the best of me
‘Cause I’m giving all of the best of me (Oh love)
My hearts only built for two
You won’t wear me out cause I’m the perfect shoe
You’re getting all of the best of me
‘Cause I’m giving all of my best
(Ah Ya-Ya-Ya-Ya-Ya-Ah)
I don’t need words
And I don’t need songs
But I choose to use them
My light shines brighter when it shines for You (Whoa)
I ain’t blowing smoke
No this ain’t hot air
It’s how I chose to love You
My light shines brighter when it shines for two (Oh love)
You turn on the truth in me
You light up my heart with possibility
I’m getting everything I need
‘Cause You’re giving everything to me
You are forever in my destiny
Woven into it like a tapestry
Your love is everything to me
‘Cause You’re giving everything I need
(Ah Ya-Ya-Ya-Ya-Ya-Ah)
I don’t need words
And I don’t need songs
But I choose to use them
My light shines brighter when it shines for You (Whoa)
I ain’t blowing smoke
No this ain’t hot air
It’s how I chose to love You
My light shines brighter when it shines for two
Oh this little light of mine
God you keep it burning
Brighter (Brighter)
Brighter
Trust me I’m gone let it shine
If you keep it burning
Brighter (Brighter)
Brighter
And I don’t need words
No I don’t need songs but I choose
I chose to use them
I’m brighter when I shine for You
(Whoa) I ain’t blowing smoke
No this ain’t hot air
It’s how I chose
I chose to love You
My light shines brighter when it shines for two
Brighter
Brighter
B-B-B-Brighter
My light shines brighter when it shines for You
Brighter
Brighter
Brighter
Brighter
My light shines brighter when it shines for two
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Meaning & Inspiration
“Brighter” frames creativity as an offering to God. Thought, songwriting, affection, and personal ability are presented as gifts that become most meaningful when directed toward divine love. Its playful language gives the song warmth, but the central confession remains clear: God supplies truth, possibility, purpose, and everything necessary for faithful living. In response, the singer chooses expression and service rather than keeping that light hidden.
The repeated image of shining draws naturally from Jesus’ teaching about a lamp that should give light to others. The familiar phrase about a little light reinforces that connection, while the request for God to keep it burning acknowledges dependence on divine grace. Love is described as reciprocal without suggesting equal roles; God gives, sustains, and shapes destiny, and the singer answers with praise. The result is a joyful account of discipleship in which talent and identity find their clearest purpose when they point beyond the self toward God.
Related Scripture
- Matthew 5:14-16 Jesus tells his followers to let their light shine so that God is glorified.
- James 1:17 The passage identifies every good and perfect gift as coming from God.
- Ephesians 2:10 Believers are described as God’s workmanship, created for good works.