Evan and Eris - Be The Light Lyrics
Lyrics
Pre-Chorus: Eris Ford, with Evan Ford, Kaleb Mitchell
Tonight
Don't let these moments pass you by
Like a star, we shine bright
We're lighting up the sky
Let's be the light (Be the light, be the light)
Be the light, tonight
Be the light (Be the light, be the light)
Let's be the light, tonight
Let's be-be the light
Chorus: Eris Ford & Wande
Be the light
Be the light
Be the light
Verse 1: Wande
Yeah
Got a spark, I'ma light up, oh yeah, I'ma illuminate the world
Around the globe, coast to coast
I'm so grateful I'm your girl
Born sinner, I don't mask it
Savior hopped up out the casket
So I spit His life in my lyrics, it's written
Oh no, you never gotta ask it
In the depths of the dark, gotta let it shine the most
Only in you is my boast
Died for me, oh, my Savior did the most
War for my soul, world gotta know
I cannot live my life casually
War for my soul, I gotta glow
I cannot let them be casualties
Pre-Chorus: Eris Ford, Evan Ford, Both, & Kaleb Mitchell
Tonight (Tonight, tonight, tonight)
Don't let these moments pass you by
Like a star, we shine bright
We're lighting up the sky
Let's be the light (Be the light, be the light)
Be the light, tonight
Be the light (Be the light, be the light)
Let's be the light, tonight
Let's be-be the light
Chorus: Eris Ford & Wande
Be the light
Be the light
Be the light
Verse 2: Wande
Yeah, you know the future the brightest
Enemies cannot decide this
His opinion is the highest
Rep the King, yeah, your highness
I'm an heir, taking flight sis'
Got some people on the slight diss
Call 'em Judas with the side kiss
God is sovereign, stand inspite
So, I can't waste no time worryin' 'bout petty lil' things
Yo, I'm just being honest
I can't waste no time, yo, we got souls that need saving
I gotta be on it, yeah
Tryna go and save the nation, uh
Take a lot of preparation, uh
I told God I'm wit' it, though
He said "Oh, let's get it", He wit' me, oh
Pre-Chorus: Eris Ford, Evan Ford, Both & Wande
Tonight (Tonight, tonight, tonight)
Don't let these moments pass you by
Like a star, we shine bright
We're lighting up the sky
Let's be the light (Let's be the light)
Be the light, tonight (Let's be the light)
Be the light (Let's be the light)
Let's be the light (Be the light)
Let's be the light
Chorus: Eris Ford & Wande
Yeah, be the light
Be the light
Tonight
Be the light
Outro: Wande
Be the light
Let's be the light
Be the light
Video
Anike - Be The Light feat. Evan and Eris (Official Lyric Video)
Meaning & Inspiration
Released on April 24, 2020, as a powerful track from their album *EXIT*, Evan and Eris’s "Be The Light," featuring Kaleb Mitchell and Wande, delivers an unwavering call to live out one's faith with vibrant intentionality. This song is more than just music; it's a spiritual charge, a reminder of the urgent, transformative power inherent in embodying Christian principles in everyday life. At its core, "Be The Light" encapsulates the divine mandate found in Matthew 5:14-16, where Jesus declares to His followers, "You are the light of the world... Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." The track urges an active, immediate response to this calling, emphasizing that "tonight" is the moment to seize, not allowing opportunities to impact the world for Christ to simply pass by. It’s a compelling narrative of purpose, reminding us that just as stars illuminate the night sky, believers are meant to shine brightly amidst darkness.
The song’s profound message is anchored in the conviction that followers of Christ are called to a distinctive life of spiritual radiance. Wande’s verses powerfully articulate the journey from personal salvation to a global mission, opening with an immediate declaration of intent: "Got a spark, I'ma light up, oh yeah, I'ma illuminate the world." This statement resonates deeply with Philippians 2:15, which exhorts believers to "shine as lights in the world" within a generation marked by its brokenness. Her frank admission, "Born sinner, I don't mask it," perfectly sets the stage for the Gospel's redemptive power, aligning with Romans 3:23, which states that all have fallen short. The subsequent proclamation, "Savior hopped up out the casket," joyfully celebrates Christ's resurrection, the cornerstone of Christian faith and the very source of the light we are called to share, as detailed in 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. Wande makes it clear that her music is a vehicle for this divine story, asserting, "So I spit His life in my lyrics," a testament to dedicating one's gifts to glorifying God, echoing Jeremiah 9:23-24, where true boasting is found in knowing the Lord. She challenges the notion of complacency, stating, "In the depths of the dark, gotta let it shine the most," a direct application of John 1:5, which assures us that "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." Her declaration, "Died for me, oh, my Savior did the most," beautifully expresses the sacrificial love of Christ highlighted in Romans 5:8.
The song further intensifies its spiritual battle cry, transitioning from personal transformation to evangelistic urgency. Wande boldly states, "War for my soul, world gotta know, I cannot live my life casually," highlighting the spiritual warfare described in Ephesians 6:12 and the pressing need to share the Gospel before opportunities are lost, ensuring that others do not become "casualties" in this spiritual conflict. Her conviction that "the future the brightest" is a confident assertion rooted in the hope of Christ's return and the promise of eternal life, a hope that adversaries cannot diminish. The lines "His opinion is the highest, Rep the King, yeah, your highness" affirm God’s supreme authority and sovereignty over all things, a truth beautifully captured in Psalm 103:19. Identifying as an "heir" is a powerful acknowledgment of our spiritual inheritance through Christ, as explained in Romans 8:17. Wande's sharp critique of those who offer a "slight diss" and are "Judas with the side kiss" is a stark warning against betrayal and hypocrisy, drawing directly from the biblical account of Judas Iscariot. This confrontation fuels her resolve to not "waste no time worryin' 'bout petty lil' things," redirecting her focus to the paramount mission: "we got souls that need saving." This is the Great Commission in action, a personal commitment to the mandate in Mark 16:15 to proclaim the Gospel globally, reinforced by the belief that God is actively involved in this mission, declaring, "I told God I'm wit' it, though, He said 'Oh, let's get it', He wit' me, oh," a comforting echo of Matthew 28:20, "And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age." "Be The Light" is not just an invitation; it is a declaration of purpose, an inspiring anthem for all who aspire to live out their faith boldly, allowing God's light to shine through them for the salvation of others and the glory of His name.