"Light Up Our Life" – a Christmas song for my hometown
I’m known amongst my friends for being somewhat of a super planner. I plan my songs out years in advance and often release Christmas music in October.
So those who know me are probably going to be shocked to find out that I’m releasing another Christmas song this year. And it’s not coming until December 9th.
*cue gasps*
I know, I know.
There are several reasons for the late release date, the main one being the location where we are filming the video.
You see, I grew up driving around the cutest little pond at Christmastime. We would go out of our way to take a lap before heading home. And, naturally, that tradition has continued with my own children. The lyrics even start, “We take the long way home…” There was no other place I would ever dream of filming this video, and I didn't want to hold onto it and wait to release it next year, so we're getting it out ASAP after filming. <3
Photo credit: Jeff Christensen
This special song is both inspired by and dedicated to the cute town where I live. The city truly goes out of its way to make Christmas a magical place. And it's not just the spectacular lights on our pond–it’s the people. They are kind, they are happy, they are generous. We feel so blessed to live among friends and people who genuinely care about their neighbors and seek service opportunities throughout the world.
So, if you’re in the area or are passing through, grab some hot cocoa, turn on your favorite Christmas music, and come for a drive around our little Peace of Heaven. The lights turn on November 29th and stay up through the New Year.
Here’s a link to the map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JBCyYEZZjpeRFHB58
While we’re waiting for the release, here are the lyrics to a song that means so much to me.
Sheet music and mp3s are already up on the site HERE.
“Light Up Our Life”
Music & Lyrics by Angie Killian
©2024 Angie Killian
We take the long way home
On clear December nights
To watch with eyes of wonder
As we pass the Christmas lights
But the brightest light of Christmas
Isn’t wrapped around the trees
It’s the glowing light of Jesus
That shines in you and me
The light of the world
Will light up our life
As we hold His hope around us
And seek His peace inside
He will heal each broken heart
His love makes all things right
In our brightest day
In our darkest night
He will light up our life
A star sits on our tree
Reminding us of light
That filled the skies with wonder
On that holy Christmas night
But the brightest light of Christmas
Isn’t placed upon our tree
It’s the glowing light of Jesus
That shines in you and me
The light of the world
Will light up our life
As we hold His hope around us
And seek His peace inside
He will heal each broken heart
His love makes all things right
In our brightest day
In our darkest night
He will light up our life
We can shine for others
All around the world
Every act of kindness
Helps His light to glow
The light of the world
Will light up our life
As we hold His hope around us
And seek His peace inside
He will heal each broken heart
His love makes all things right
In our brightest day
In our darkest night
He will light up our life
He will light up our life