Let It Shine – English Lyrics

• By: Coco Jones, Tyler Williams
• Album: Let It Shine

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the empowering message of “Let It Shine” by Coco Jones and Tyler James Williams, a song that beautifully blends hip-hop and gospel to inspire self-expression. Dive into the lyrics and let this vibrant track encourage you to find your voice and shine brightly, embracing your true identity.

[English]

Oh, yeah

Oh, yeah

Oh, yeah

Oh, yeah

It's been a long road, but we're finally here (yeah)

And the view from the top so beautifully clear

We can see for forever, not a cloud in the sky (hey)

Picture-perfect weather every day of our lives (every day of our lives)

Just imagine if everything you wanted came true (hey)

Well, it happened to me, so it can happen to you

We're on a journey of truth and belief is the key (oh-oh)

So open up your heart and let your light free

Oh, and I feel like I'm glowin' (oh, yeah)

And I like where I'm goin' (oh, yeah)

Tonight, I'm showin' up to shine (oh, yeah)

This little light of mine (okay, okay, okay, hey)

I'm gonna let it shine (alright, alright, alright, yeah)

This little light of mine (okay, okay, okay, hey)

I'm gonna let it shine (I'm gonna let it shine, alright, alright, alright)

This little light of mine (okay, alright, okay)

I'm gonna let it shine (yeah)

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine (oh, yeah)

...

Front to back, we're packin', stompin', clappin', laughin', singin', dancin'

Passion everlastin' when I'm rappin' to the track

And asking everyone to put your hands up, stand up (put your hands up)

Roxanne, come take my hand and make the congregation rock

We're celebratin' and it feels so good (yeah)

If I could thank everybody here, I would (come on)

I feel like I'm finally free and I

Yeah, I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready to fly, yeah

Oh, and I feel like I'm glowin' (oh, yeah)

And I like where I'm goin' (oh, yeah)

Tonight, I'm showin' up to shine (oh, yeah)

This little light of mine (okay, okay, okay)

I'm gonna let it shine (alright, alright, alright)

This little light of mine (okay, okay, okay)

I'm gonna let it shine (I'm gonna let it shine, alright, alright, alright)

This little light of mine (this little light of mine, okay, alright, okay)

I'm gonna let it shine

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine (I'm gonna, I'm gonna let it shine, hey)

You know it wants to come out (hey)

Don't hide your shine, y'all (come on)

Now put your hands in the sky

'Cause your light is your love (here we go)

Oh, yeah

Oh, yeah (come on and sing)

Oh, yeah

Oh, yeah (here we go, alright, alright, alright)

Come on

This little light of mine (this light of mine)

I'm gonna let it shine (I'm gonna let it shine)

This little light of mine (yeah)

I'm gonna let it shine (I'm gonna let it shine)

This little light of mine (this little light of mine)

I'm gonna let it shine

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine (I'm gonna let it shine)

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine (I'm gonna let it shine)

Shine (shine)

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
shine /ʃaɪn/ A2	verb - to emit light
light /laɪt/ A1	noun - the natural agent that stimulates sight and makes things visible adjective - having little weight; not heavy
journey /ˈdʒɜːrni/ B1	noun - an act of traveling from one place to another
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B1	verb - to accept something as true
freedom /ˈfriːdəm/ B2	noun - the power or right to act, speak, or think as one wants
passion /ˈpæʃən/ B2	noun - a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something
celebrate /ˈsɛlɪˌbreɪt/ B1	verb - to acknowledge a significant or happy day or event with a social gathering or enjoyable activity
goin' /ˈɡoʊɪn/ A2	verb - going (informal contraction)
ready /ˈrɛdi/ A2	adjective - prepared for what is going to happen
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - the organ in your chest that sends the blood around your body
key /kiː/ A2	noun - a small piece of metal that is used to open or close a lock
track /træk/ B1	noun - a path or course laid out for running or racing
view /vjuː/ A2	noun - the ability to see something or to be seen from a particular place
happen /ˈhæpən/ A2	verb - to take place; occur
finally /ˈfaɪnəli/ B1	adverb - after a long time

Key Grammar Structures

• It's been a long road, but we're finally here.

  ➔ Present perfect continuous tense.

  ➔ The phrase "It's been" indicates an action that started in the past and continues to the present.

• We're on a journey of truth and belief is the key.

  ➔ Simple present tense.

  ➔ The phrase "belief is the key" uses the simple present to express a general truth.

• Tonight, I'm showin' up to shine.

  ➔ Present continuous tense.

  ➔ The phrase "I'm showin' up" indicates an action happening right now.

• This little light of mine, I'm gonna let it shine.

  ➔ Future intention with 'gonna'.

  ➔ The phrase "I'm gonna let it shine" expresses a future intention to take action.

• Don't hide your shine, y'all.

  ➔ Imperative mood.

  ➔ The phrase "Don't hide your shine" is a command or request.

• If I could thank everybody here, I would.

  ➔ Second conditional.

  ➔ The phrase "If I could thank" expresses a hypothetical situation.

• We're celebratin' and it feels so good.

  ➔ Present continuous tense.

  ➔ The phrase "We're celebratin'" indicates an ongoing action.