Lyrics
[Intro]
(Spoken)
This is for the light carriers all over the world.
Let’s go!
[Chorus]
This light I carry is for the world
It's for the nations o
I will shine my light
This light I carry is for the world
It's for the nations o
I will shine my light
This light I carry is for the world
It's for the nations o
I will shine my light
This light I carry is for the world
It's for the nations o
I will shine my light
[Verse / Bridge]
I will shine so bright for the world to see
They will glorify my Father in heaven
I will shine for Jesus every day I live
I am light, I am light
[Chorus]
This light I carry is for the world
It's for the nations o
I will shine my light
This light I carry is for the world
It's for the nations o
I will shine my light
[Call & Response / Hook]
All the light carriers, where you dey? (Eh-eh!)
Shine your light where you dey, let's go! (Eh-eh!)
All the light carriers, where you dey? (Eh-eh!)
Shine your light where you dey, let's go! (Eh-eh!)
[Verse / Bridge]
I will shine so bright for the world to see
They will glorify my Father in heaven
I will shine for Jesus every day I live
I am light, I am light
[Vamp]
This light I carry, I will let it shine
This light I carry, I will shine so bright
This light I carry, I will let it shine
This light I carry, I will shine so bright
This light I carry, I will let it shine
This light I carry, I will shine so bright
[Call & Response / Hook]
All the light carriers, where you dey? (Eh-eh!)
Shine your light where you dey, let's go! (Eh-eh!)
All the light carriers, where you dey? (Eh-eh!)
Shine your light where you dey, let's go! (Eh-eh!)
[Verse / Bridge]
I will shine so bright for the world to see
They will glorify my Father in heaven
I will shine for Jesus every day I live
I am light, I am light
[Exhortation]
(Spoken)
You are the light of the world.
A city set on a hill that cannot be hidden.
Shine your light! Let your light so shine,
That the world will see your light, they'll see your good works,
And glorify your Father in heaven!
[Outro / Groove & Praise]
All the light carriers, where you dey? (Eh-eh!)
Shine your light where you dey, let's go! (Eh-eh!)
All the light carriers, where you dey? (Eh-eh!)
Shine your light where you dey, let's go! (Eh-eh!)
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Light centers on a clear confession of Christian witness: a life shaped by Jesus should become visible in the world. The recurring promise to shine moves beyond private faith toward public devotion, while the reference to nations gives that witness a broad horizon. Its call-and-response language adds a communal energy without changing the central focus on honoring the Father.
The song closely echoes the words of Jesus in Matthew 5, especially the images of light, a city on a hill, and good works that lead others to glorify God. The spoken exhortation makes that biblical connection explicit. Repetition gives the message the character of a declaration, returning again and again to faithful visibility. Rather than presenting light as personal status, the lyric treats it as a responsibility carried for Jesus each day. The result is a praise-centered statement about courageous discipleship, public faith, and glory directed to God.
Related Scripture
- Matthew 5:14-16 Jesus calls his followers the light of the world and says their good works should glorify the Father.
- Philippians 2:15 Paul describes faithful believers as lights shining in the world.