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"Light Up Our Life" – a Christmas song for my hometown

UPDATE: HERE is a link to the video. 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

Everywhere we go

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

© 2024 Angie Killian Music LLC

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