Let Your Light Shine
R. Kelly Lyrics

This song is dedicated
The singer dedicates this song to the city of New Orleans and the whole world.

I feel your heartbeat, I see your tears fall
The singer empathizes with the listener's emotions and struggles.

I see your hands go up, now you've given up on it all
The listener has lost hope and given up on trying to overcome their problems.

I see your head go down, I know you've lost hope
The listener is feeling discouraged and hopeless.

You're walls keep on comin' down and you can't take no more
The listener's problems keep getting worse and seem insurmountable.

Every road you travel seems like your journey's end
The listener feels like they're stuck and can't make any progress in their life.

That life's an endless battle that you can't seem to win
The listener views life as a constant struggle without any hope of success.

Well I say, stand up and claim what's yours
The singer encourages the listener to take control of their life and rise above their problems.

Leave those troubles behind and don't you look back no more
The singer urges the listener to let go of their past and focus on their future.

I know your struggles and I feel your pain
The singer understands the listener's challenges and feels their suffering.

You're doin' everythin' to stop yourself from goin' insane
The listener is trying their best to cope with their problems without losing their sanity.

Tryin' to find the strength to fight your way back
The listener is attempting to gather the courage to overcome their problems.

But life keeps swingin' on you 'cause you're under attack
The listener keeps encountering difficulties and obstacles that impede their progress.

You prayed and cried about it but still no change has come
The listener has tried praying and crying but hasn't seen any improvement in their situation.

My life is livin' proof that you're not the only one
The singer provides an example of overcoming struggles and shows that the listener is not alone.

And that's why I say, stand up and take your place
The singer encourages the listener to take action and assert themselves in their own life.

Hold your head up high and put a smile upon your face
The singer advises the listener to have a positive outlook and attitude.

When the storm sends it dark clouds
The singer references difficult times that can cloud one's life.

(And put it right over you)
The dark cloud is specifically affecting the listener.

And a step seems like a million miles
The listener feels like making progress is an impossible feat.

(And you don't know what to do)
The listener is unsure of how to move forward.

You gotta stand and be strong now
The singer advises the listener to be resilient and persevere.

(You've got to get up now)
The listener needs to take action and keep moving forward.

And the morning will come and victory will be yours, yours
The singer believes that with perseverance, the listener will overcome their struggles and achieve victory.

Let your light shine on the world
The singer urges the listener to share their talents and positivity with the world.

(No matter the weather)
Regardless of circumstances or difficulties.

Let your light shine, let your light shine
The singer repeats the message of sharing one's positive qualities and energy.

(We gonna shine together)
The singer and listener will share positivity and success together.