Born in Orange County son of well-known worship leader John Wickham. He moved to San Diego in the middle of junior high school, which spawned his career. Asked by his youth pastor to lead worship at the age of 12, Wickham accepted, encouraged by his father then a worship pastor at Chuck Smith's Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa.
By 18, Wickham had released his debut CD, Give You My World, including the hit song "Shining." Surprised by its good reception, he began working on twelve new songs for his self-titled album, which was released on April 25, 2006 with Simple Records.Wickham's second release with Simple/INO Records, Cannons, was released in 2007. Cannons was inspired by cannon explosions and C.S. Lewis's book, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader from The Chronicles of Narnia series. Wickham stated in an interview with ChristianityToday.com that the album is "about how the universe is exploding with the glory of God, and how we are compelled to join in with its song." The 10th track from Cannons, "Jesus Lord of Heaven", has been translated into seven different languages. On August 8, 2008 Wickham released a live worship album titled singalong, recorded at Solid Rock Church in Portland, Oregon with 3000 fans present. The album was released as a free download, only available from his website, and received over 8,000 downloads within a week of being released. After the release of his singalong album, his self-titled debut climbed to No. 25 on iTunes Top Christian Albums chart (2 years after its initial release).
Wickham visits churches across the nation to play his music.
He recently (June 2008) performed at the Frenzy one-day Christian music festival, in Scotland.
The Light Will Come
Phil Wickham Lyrics
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The years of fighting have left you scarred
Wait, the light will come
To the one with distant eyes
All this crying has left you dry
Wait, the light will come
Wait, the light will come
Lift your eyes, the sun has overcome the night
Come alive as we shine in love's true light
Here is laughter beyond the tears
Here is courage to face your fears
Look, the light has come
So rise, you daughters, and stand, you sons
Claim the victory that Jesus won
Look, the Light has come
Look, the Light has come
Phil Wickham's song "The Light Will Come" is a powerful ballad that touches on the tough times we face in life. The song is a message of hope, speaking directly to those who are hurting, lost, and in need of direction. The first verse addresses "the one with the wounded heart," someone who has been fighting for years and is left with the scars of battle. It then reassures them to wait, for the light will come. The second verse is for "the one with distant eyes," someone who has cried so much that they are now dry. This person is also told to wait for the light, because it will come.
The chorus is a call to lift our eyes and rise above our troubles. The sun has overcome the night, and love's true light will shine on us. The song is a reminder that even in our darkest moments, there is always hope. The bridge is a celebration of joy at having made it through to the other side. There is laughter beyond the tears, and courage to face our fears. The light has come, and we are encouraged to rise up and claim the victory that Jesus won.
In summary, "The Light Will Come" is a message of hope that we can all cling to. Through the struggles, pain, and hardships of life, we are reminded that we are never alone. There is always hope, even in the darkest places, and the light will come to guide us out.
Line by Line Meaning
To the one with the wounded heart
For those who are deeply hurt and scarred
The years of fighting have left you scarred
The struggles and battles you faced in the past have left a lasting impact on you
Wait, the light will come
Take a moment to breathe and hold on, there is hope and better things to come
To the one with distant eyes
For those who feel disconnected and lost
All this crying has left you dry
Constantly shedding tears has taken a toll on you, leaving you feeling empty
Lift your eyes, the sun has overcome the night
Look up and see that even in the darkest times, light and hope will prevail
Come alive as we shine in love's true light
Experience a new sense of vitality as we bask in the radiance of genuine love
Here is laughter beyond the tears
Find joy and happiness that transcends even the hardest of times
Here is courage to face your fears
Discover the bravery within you to confront and overcome your deepest inner demons
Look, the light has come
See how things are turning around and becoming brighter
So rise, you daughters, and stand, you sons
Everyone should lift themselves up and claim their place in the world
Claim the victory that Jesus won
Seize the triumph that was already won by Christ
Look, the Light has come
The light and hope that we've been waiting for is finally here
Look, the Light has come
The light and hope that we've been waiting for is finally here
Contributed by Gabriella P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ned3817
"The Light Will Come"
To the one with the wounded heart
The years of fighting have left you scarred
Wait, the light will come
To the one with distant eyes
All this crying has left you dry
Wait, the light will come
Wait, the light will come
Lift your eyes, the sun has overcome the night
Come alive as we shine in love's true light
Here is laughter beyond the tears
Here is courage to face your fears
Look, the light has come
So rise, you daughters, and stand, you sons
Claim the victory that Jesus won
Look, the Light has come
Look, the Light has come
@lukeorthiazzi_
The Light Will Come - Phil Wickham / Lyrics
To the one with the wounded heart
The years of fighting have left you scarred
Wait, the light will come
To the one with distant eyes, all this crying has left you dry
Wait, the light will come
Wait, the light will come
Lift your eyes, the sun has overcome the night
Come alive as we shine in love's true light
Ooh, here is laughter beyond the tears
Here is courage to face your fears
Look, the light has come
So rise, you daughters, and stand, you sons
Claim the victory that Jesus won
Look, the light has come
Look, the light has come
Lift your eyes, the sun has overcome the night
Come alive as we shine in love's true light, ooh, ooh
Lift your eyes, the sun has overcome the night
Come alive as we shine in love's true light, whoa, mm
@goo724
I am currently a senior in my high school, and I don't have a ton of people that I would call my friends. I get along with everyone fine, but there are days where I would like to walk away from everything. I found this song a few months ago. For whatever reason, the message spoke directly to my soul. No matter how dark I would like to think the tunnel through high school is, Jesus is the One who grants me the strength to stand before, as of now, unbelievers and say, "There is light at the end! Hang in there!"
@joshb853
:) I'm a freshman going through the same thing.
@asmrcritique6565
You have your whole lives ahead of you, and there will always be trials and tests. The Lord will see you through it all.
@ned3817
"The Light Will Come"
To the one with the wounded heart
The years of fighting have left you scarred
Wait, the light will come
To the one with distant eyes
All this crying has left you dry
Wait, the light will come
Wait, the light will come
Lift your eyes, the sun has overcome the night
Come alive as we shine in love's true light
Here is laughter beyond the tears
Here is courage to face your fears
Look, the light has come
So rise, you daughters, and stand, you sons
Claim the victory that Jesus won
Look, the Light has come
Look, the Light has come
@ashtree80
listening to this song is all the strength I have right now. This is as much as I have left to give to God.
@rubygracemoseley8144
Wow…something dramatic, uncomfortable and harsh just happened like literally an hour and a half ago…I’m really freaking out and I’m scared. This song feels like the perfect song to hear right now. It’s calming me down and it’s giving me hope.
@lukeorthiazzi_
The Light Will Come - Phil Wickham / Lyrics
To the one with the wounded heart
The years of fighting have left you scarred
Wait, the light will come
To the one with distant eyes, all this crying has left you dry
Wait, the light will come
Wait, the light will come
Lift your eyes, the sun has overcome the night
Come alive as we shine in love's true light
Ooh, here is laughter beyond the tears
Here is courage to face your fears
Look, the light has come
So rise, you daughters, and stand, you sons
Claim the victory that Jesus won
Look, the light has come
Look, the light has come
Lift your eyes, the sun has overcome the night
Come alive as we shine in love's true light, ooh, ooh
Lift your eyes, the sun has overcome the night
Come alive as we shine in love's true light, whoa, mm
@TheCreepypro
give us the strength to shine in the darkness for you Lord!
@nataliemunoz9137
This song is 😍 amazing it's going to make me 😭 cry
@gachagirl7890
My favorite song right now