Light Your World
NewSong Lyrics
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In the little things you do light your world
Two doors down one rocking chair is rocking
She sits there all alone, her husband dead and gone
The best years of her life they spent together
He was always strong, but now she's on her own
No one laughs, no one sings
It's quiet there, does anyone care?
Light your world, let the love of God shine through
In the little things you do, light your world
And though your light may be
Reaching only two or three, light your world
A knocking at her door breaks the silence
She looks out to see a little boy from down the street
She cracks the door, surprised that he came over
Flowers in his hand like a little gentleman
He said, "I picked these just for you
I hope you like the color blue
Could I stay a while, I love to see you smile"
And light your world, let the love of God shine through
In the little things you do, light your world
And though your light may be
Reaching only two or three, light your world
It only takes a little time
To show someone how much you care
It only takes a little time
To answer someone's biggest prayer
Light your world, let the love of God shine through
In the little things you do, light your world
And though your light may be
Reaching only two or three, light your world
Let the love of God shine through
In the little things you do, light your world
And though your light may be
Reaching only two or three, light your world
Two doors down one rocking chair is rocking
The song Light Your World by NewSong is an uplifting call to action to illuminate the lives of those around us with love and compassion. The verses tell a story of an elderly woman living alone in her home, mourning the loss of her husband and feeling isolated from the world around her. She yearns for connection and affirmation that she is not forgotten. In the chorus, the singer encourages listeners to brighten the lives of those near to them and writes that it doesn't take much to do so - small gestures and moments of kindness can have a significant impact on the recipient's life.
The second verse introduces a little boy from the neighborhood who brings the woman a bouquet of flowers and asks if he can stay with her a while. The song doesn't provide details about why the boy seeks her company, but it's clear that he sees value in spending time with someone who may otherwise feel alone. This verse reinforces the central message of the song that even small acts of kindness and interpersonal connections can light up someone's world, a message that is especially important for those who may feel forgotten or abandoned.
Overall, Light Your World is a poignant reminder that we all have the power to bring light and positivity into the world with simple actions and kindness towards one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Light your world, let the love of God shine through
Spread the light of goodness and love that comes from God to others around you
In the little things you do light your world
Even small, simple gestures can make a positive difference in the world
Two doors down one rocking chair is rocking
There is an old woman living nearby who spends her days alone
She sits there all alone, her husband dead and gone
Her husband has passed away, leaving her living alone with no one to keep her company
The best years of her life they spent together
The woman and her husband had a good life together in the past
He was always strong, but now she's on her own
Her husband was her rock, but now she has to face life's challenges alone
And the telephone never rings
No one calls to check up on the old woman
No one laughs, no one sings
Her home is always silent and lifeless
It's quiet there, does anyone care?
The woman questions whether anyone cares about her or her wellbeing
And though your light may be
Reaching only two or three, light your world
Even if your actions only impact a few people's lives, it is still worth spreading positivity and love
A knocking at her door breaks the silence
Suddenly, someone is at the woman's door, interrupting the silence of her home
She looks out to see a little boy from down the street
The person at the door is a young boy who lives nearby
She cracks the door, surprised that he came over
The woman is taken aback that the boy came to see her
Flowers in his hand like a little gentleman
The boy is holding a bouquet of flowers for the woman
He said, "I picked these just for you
I hope you like the color blue
Could I stay a while, I love to see you smile"
The boy explains that he picked the flowers specifically for her and wants to spend time with her to see her happy
It only takes a little time
To show someone how much you care
It doesn't take much effort to show someone that you care for them
To answer someone's biggest prayer
Doing small things like spending time with someone can fulfill their unspoken desires and needs
Let the love of God shine through
In the little things you do, light your world
Allow the goodness and love that God provides to radiate through your actions, no matter how small
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: EDDIE CARSWELL, OLIVER WELLS, NILES BOROP, MARC ARAMIAN
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