This Little Light of Mine
Let Your Light Shine: Aretha Franklin's Anthem of Self-Expression
Lyrics
Oh, this little light of mine
Expressing the presence of a personal light or inner essence.
I'm gonna let it shine
Committing to allowing one's inner light to be visible or expressed.
This little light of mine
Reiteration of the intention to let the inner light shine.
I'm gonna let it shine
Continued commitment to letting the inner light shine.
This little light of mine
Emphasizing the persistence in letting the inner light shine.
I'm gonna let it shine
Repeating the resolution to let the inner light shine.
Let it shine, shine, shine, let it shine
Encouragement to let the inner light shine brightly.
Down in my heart i'm gonna let it shine
Expressing the intention to let the inner light shine from the heart.
Down in my heart i'm gonna let it shine
Reaffirming the commitment to letting the inner light shine from the heart.
Down in my heart i'm gonna let it shine
Continued emphasis on letting the inner light shine from the heart.
Let it shine, shine, shine, let it shine
Encouragement to let the inner light shine brightly from the heart.
God, give it to me i'm gonna let it shine
Invoking God to grant the inner light and expressing the commitment to let it shine.
God, give it to me i'm gonna let it shine
Continued invocation of God to receive and let the inner light shine.
God, give it to me i'm gonna let it shine
Reaffirming the request for God's gift and the commitment to let the inner light shine.
Let it shine, shine, shine, let it shine
Encouragement to let the inner light shine brightly with the divine gift.
This little light of mine
Reiteration of the determination to let the inner light shine.
I'm gonna let it shine
Committing to allowing the inner light to shine persistently.
This little light of mine
Continued commitment to letting the inner light shine.
I'm gonna let it shine
Reaffirming the resolution to let the inner light shine.
This little light of mine
Emphasizing the determination to let the inner light shine.
I'm gonna let it shine
Encouragement to let the inner light shine brightly.
Let it shine, shine, shine, let it shine
Repeated encouragement to let the inner light shine brightly.
Everywhere I go i'm gonna let it shine
Expressing the commitment to let the inner light shine everywhere one goes.
Everywhere I go i'm gonna let it shine
Reaffirming the intention to let the inner light shine in all places visited.
Everywhere I go i'm gonna let it shine
Continued commitment to letting the inner light shine universally.
Let it shine, shine, shine, let it shine
Encouragement to let the inner light shine brightly in all circumstances.
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