The Light in Me
"The Light in Me" is a song by contemporary Christian musician Brandon Heath from his third studio album, Leaving Eden. It was released on April 29, 2011, as the second single from the album.
| "The Light in Me" | ||||
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| Single by Brandon Heath | ||||
| from the album Leaving Eden | ||||
| Released | April 29, 2011[1] | |||
| Genre | Contemporary Christian music | |||
| Length | 4:25 | |||
| Label | Reunion | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Brandon Heath, Dan Muckala | |||
| Producer(s) | Dan Muckala | |||
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Background
This song was produced by Dan Muckala. According to Brandon Heath, the song is about how he "wanted to talk about where [he] came from and [his]...story. [He] had a conversation with a woman the other day, and she said there was something different about [him], so [he] told her it was Jesus. It's His spirit in us that draws people to us. It's an honor that He would put that light in us."[2]
Composition
"The Light in Me" was written by Brandon Heath and Dan Muckala.
Release
The song "The Light in Me" was digitally released as the second single from Leaving Eden on April 29, 2011.
Charts
| Chart (2011) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Christian Songs (Billboard)[3] | 9 |
| US Christian Airplay (Billboard)[4] | 9 |
References
- Provident Music Group (May 19, 2011). "Brandon Heath Announces Fall Leg of 'The Leaving Eden Tour'". Jesus Freak Hideout. Retrieved December 31, 2011.
- Matthews, Kent (October 20, 2011). "Brandon Heath says Jesus is the "Light in Me"". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 28, 2012.
- "Brandon Heath Chart History (Hot Christian Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 November 2020.
- "Brandon Heath Chart History (Christian Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 3 November 2020.