Gungor - Step Into the Light Lyrics
Lyrics
Sight stuck within a mind
Imprisoned deaf and blind
To who we are, to who I am inside
God, everyone is God
God expressed in skin and teeth and oxygen
In id and dream and mind
To live we all must die
To live we all must die
Come step into the light
Video
Step Into The Light | Gungor [ONE WILD LIFE: BODY]
Meaning & Inspiration
Gungor's "Step Into the Light," released on September 30, 2016, as part of their ambitious album series *ONE WILD LIFE: BODY*, delves into the profound spiritual dimensions of our physical existence. This particular track from the "BODY" installment explores the intricate relationship between our inner spiritual state, our outward human form, and the ever-present divine. It's an invitation to confront our inherent limitations and embrace a radical truth about God's pervasive presence, ultimately leading to a call for transformative surrender.
The song begins by painting a picture of human introspection, describing a "sight stuck within a mind, imprisoned deaf and blind" to one's true identity. This opening resonates deeply with the human experience of spiritual ignorance, where individuals often struggle to understand their purpose, their inherent worth, or their connection to the divine. It echoes biblical truths found in passages like Ephesians 4:18, which speaks of a darkened understanding and alienation from the life of God due to ignorance. Similarly, 2 Corinthians 4:4 warns how the god of this world blinds the minds of unbelievers, preventing them from seeing the light of the gospel. This initial state is a common human condition—a sense of being lost within one's own thoughts, unable to perceive the spiritual realities that truly define us.
From this state of blindness, the song makes a bold and challenging declaration: "God, everyone is God, God expressed in skin and teeth and oxygen, in id and dream and mind." This line is not an affirmation of literal pantheism, suggesting that every human is a deity. Rather, within a Christian theological framework, it's a poetic, almost audacious, exploration of God's omnipresence and immanence—His pervasive presence throughout all creation and especially within humanity. It highlights the profound truth that human beings are created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27), bearing His likeness and reflecting His glory. Our very existence, our breath, our thoughts, our physical being ("skin and teeth and oxygen") are expressions and reflections of the Creator. Acts 17:28 reminds us that "in him we live and move and have our being," affirming that our life itself is sustained by and connected to God. The lyrics challenge us to see the divine not just in grand cosmic events, but in the mundane, in the everyday miracle of human life, reminding us that God is actively engaged with and present in His creation.
Following this expansive revelation of God's presence, the song shifts to a pivotal spiritual axiom: "To live we all must die." This powerful paradox is central to Christian discipleship and mirrors the words of Jesus in Matthew 16:25, "For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will find it." It speaks of the essential transformation required for genuine spiritual life—a dying to self, to ego, to worldly ambitions, and to old patterns of sin. Romans 6:4 articulates this further, explaining that through baptism, we are buried with Christ and raised to walk in newness of life. This isn't a physical death but a spiritual surrender, an abandonment of our own limited understanding and control to embrace God's will. It’s a profound letting go, allowing the false self to diminish so that the true self, reconciled to God and infused with His Spirit, can emerge.
The song culminates with a direct, urgent invitation: "Come step into the light." This is the ultimate call to action, building upon the recognition of our blindness, the awareness of God's immanence, and the necessity of dying to self. In Scripture, Jesus unequivocally declares, "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" (John 8:12). Stepping into the light, therefore, is an act of faith—an invitation to embrace Christ, the source of truth, revelation, and authentic life. It means shedding the spiritual blindness and confusion that previously imprisoned the mind, and instead walking in the clarity, purpose, and hope that only God provides. It's a call to move from spiritual death into vibrant life, to awaken to the reality of God's presence both within and around us, and to live in alignment with the divine truth revealed in Christ. This final invitation is not just a gentle suggestion, but a passionate plea for spiritual transformation, encouraging every heart to embrace the profound journey from darkness to the illuminating presence of God.