(Oh, yeah, baby)
Girl, drop, drop it down for me
Dance until you dislocate
Got rules I'm 'bout to disobey
But know it's gonna be okay
Oh, let the music take you away
Wanna be happy, so you say
I know your baby drive you cray
But no one could take his place
It's so dark out, world's so dim
Let your light shine from within
No more hatred, let love win
I'm your family, I'm your friend
Good to see you, how've you been?
May He bless you and your kin
No more feeling down
It's time to hit the town, town
Shine your light, shine your light
Shine your light, shine your light
Shine it bright, shine it bright
Shine it bright, shine it bright
Shine your light
Shine your light
Shine your light
Shine your light
Oh, yeah, I'ma keep on shining my light
So bright, with no matches
Laying the pipe just right, them old-fashioned
Having a good time, dancing and laughing
While all my homies got the club cracking
Got ya, and I ain't gon' leave
Hold you down till you rest in peace
The last man standing, he gon' see, yeah
I'll fight for you and your friends
May He bless you and your kin
No more feeling down
It's time to hit the town, town
Shine your light, shine your light
Shine your light, shine your light
Shine it bright, shine it bright
Shine it bright, shine it bright
Shine your light
Shine your light
Shine your light
Shine your light
Master KG & David Guetta - “Shine Your Light feat Akon” (Official Video)
Shine Your Light Song Meaning, Biblical Reference and Inspiration
"Shine Your Light" is a collaborative track by Master KG and David Guetta featuring Akon, released on July 19, 2021, accompanied by an official music video. The song conveys a powerful message of hope and resilience set against a backdrop of contemporary dance music. Building on the global success of Master KG's previous work, this song continues a theme of positive energy and encouragement.
The lyrics explore the idea of overcoming negativity and internal struggles in a world that can feel dark and challenging ("It's so dark out, world's so dim"). The central message is an exhortation to let one's inner goodness and strength radiate outwards ("Let your light shine from within," "Shine your light, shine it bright"). The song encourages shedding hatred and embracing love, emphasizing the importance of supportive relationships ("I'm your family, I'm your friend"). It suggests finding happiness, shaking off sadness, and engaging positively with life ("No more feeling down, It's time to hit the town").
The repetition of "Shine your light, shine it bright" serves as an anthem for personal empowerment and collective positivity. The verses touch upon themes of loyalty and steadfast support for loved ones ("Got ya, and I ain't gon' leave, Hold you down till you rest in peace," "I'll fight for you and your friends"), reinforcing the idea that this inner light is not just for oneself but also a source of strength for others. The song blends a call for joyous physical expression ("Girl, drop, drop it down for me, Dance until you dislocate") with its deeper, uplifting spiritual undertones.
The theme of letting one's light shine in the darkness finds resonance in various traditions, including certain scripture verses that speak of light as goodness, hope, and divine blessing. For instance, Matthew 5:16 says, "Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven." Similarly, Ephesians 5:8 encourages living as "children of light," contrasting this with living in darkness. Isaiah 60:1 proclaims, "Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you," speaking of a light that breaks through gloom. These verses echo the song's call to manifest inner positivity and hope despite external difficulties.
