Keep Shining
KJ-52 Lyrics

(C'mon) Keep shining shining
Encouraging listeners to keep showing the light of Christ despite any opposition.

(Set this place on fire)and keep shining shining
Using a metaphor of fire to represent the passion and intensity of showing the light of Christ.

(And let the flame burn higher)Just shine it shine it
Continuing the metaphor of fire to encourage listeners to let the light of Christ burn brighter and higher.

(get 'em up stick 'em up push 'em up)
Using an upbeat, energetic line to motivate listeners to take action and show the light of Christ.

Here we go S.O.I on the song again
Introducing themselves and acknowledging that they are once again making music about their faith.

Spit the word and burn bright like halogen
Referring to their lyrics as the word of God and comparing the brightness to that of a halogen light (bright and clear).

No matter the flow the glow gone draw them in
Explaining how the message of Christ can reach anyone, regardless of musical style or delivery.

He's the light that the dark can't comprehend
Describing Christ as the light that shines in the darkness but is not understood by those in darkness.

Illuminates hitting things in the hearts of men
Illuminating people's hearts with the message of Christ and stirring something within them.

The lamp that leads men back to God again
Using the metaphor of a lamp to describe how the light of Christ leads people to God.

Everything the Old Testament promises
Referring to the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies in the coming of Christ.

Son of Man manifested in godliness
Describing Christ as the Son of Man who came in godliness.

Calling us to be the salt and the light
Referencing Jesus' charge to his followers to be salt and light in the world.

Reflecting his image in the darkest of nights
Encouraging listeners to reflect the image of Christ even in the darkest times and places.

Shining the glory that's larger than life
Emphasizing the glory of Christ as something that is larger and more magnificent than anything in life.

We part of the story the author is Christ
Acknowledging that all those who follow Christ are part of his story and that he is the author of that story.

Alpha Omega the start of your life
Using the titles Alpha and Omega to describe Christ as the beginning and end of life.

The truth who separates wrong from the right
Describing Christ as the truth who reveals what is right and separates it from what is wrong.

Lord and Messiah power and might
Referencing Christ's titles as Lord and Messiah and his power and might.

God in the flesh so let there be light
Describing Christ as God in the flesh and encouraging listeners to let his light shine through them.

Set my life on fire now
Asking God to ignite a passion for showing his light in their life.

Burn so bright you can't put the fire out
Using the metaphor of a fire to represent the passion for Christ and how it can't be extinguished.

Let my whole life ignite and just shine about
Asking for their whole life to be consumed by the passion for Christ and to shine brightly with his light.

Till everyone every time knows what I'm about
Desiring that everyone who encounters them will know that they are about showing the light of Christ.

In every word every line coming out the mouth
Ensuring that every word and lyric they produce is a reflection of their dedication to Christ.

Let it burn let it shine till they find it out
Encouraging listeners to fan the flame of their passion for Christ until others take notice.

Till they've heard every rhyme and without a doubt
Desiring that people will listen to every lyric they produce and know without a doubt that it is about Christ.

They can learn about Christ the Messiah now
Communicating that their music is a way for people to learn about Christ as the Messiah.

They say they need him but they deny it now
Observing that many people claim to need Christ but their actions show that they deny him.

Cause you don't want to meet him you just try him out
Describing how people often try out Christ like a product, rather than seeking a true relationship with him.

And every time I see them every time I'm out
Reflecting on encounters with those who claim to need Christ but deny him in their actions.

You ignore what I'm speaking and I rhyme about
Noticing how some people ignore the message they are trying to communicate through their music.

So let your fire burn never put it out
Encouraging listeners to let their passion for Christ burn constantly, never letting it be extinguished.

It's time for you and I to take it higher now
Encouraging listeners to take their passion for Christ to the next level.

We gonna call and bring the fire down
Using the imagery of calling down fire from heaven to represent the passion they have for Christ.

No matter who you are hear us crying out
Emphasizing that this message of Christ is for everyone and encouraging all to hear what they are saying.

I'm so sure what I came to do
Confident in the mission and purpose that God has given them.

Cause I don't ever want to ever be ashamed of you
Desiring to always be proud of their relationship with Christ and never ashamed of it.

And as the world turns what I say to you
Acknowledging that they are speaking their message to a constantly changing world.

Well let your word burn like a flame would do
Asking that the message they communicate would burn like a flame and leave a lasting impact on those who hear it.

Until they all heard what I say and do
Desiring that everyone who hears their music would fully understand and embrace the message of Christ.

Cause I'm so sure they ain't never knew
Observing that many people have never heard or understood the message of Christ.

Listen closer and I'll proclaim to you
Inviting people to listen more closely to the lyrics of their music, which declare the message of Christ.

I chose ta approach ya then explain to you
Explaining the intention of their music to approach people and explain the message of Christ to them.

I told ya showed ya when I came at you
Describing how their music is a vehicle to tell people about Christ and show them what it means to follow him.

He rose up and goes up it was plain in view
Referencing Christ's ascension into heaven after his resurrection and stating that it was clearly seen by many.

He said wait for it then in a day or two
Referencing Jesus' instructions to wait for the Holy Spirit, which came a few days after his ascension.

He straight poured it on out in the upper room
Describing the outpouring of the Holy Spirit on the day of Pentecost, which occurred in the upper room of a house.

Then the fire fell on a chosen few
Using the imagery of fire to represent the coming of the Holy Spirit, which empowered and changed the lives of the first followers of Christ.

It wasn't just done for a couple dudes
Stating that the outpouring of the Holy Spirit was not just for a select few but was available to all who believe.

That power is still around now for me and you
Asserting that the power of the Holy Spirit is still available to believers today.

But what you gonna do who you gonna choose
Asking listeners what they will do with this message and whether they will choose to follow Christ.