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Shine a Light On Your Darkness

Shine a light on your darkness

vs 1
Aren't you tired of anger,
and all your hurtful words?
Let go of your resentment,
then you'll find true contentment

vs 2
All I've known is hatred,
I was taught so very well
How could I do any better?
Love to me was just 4 letters


Chorus
I can teach you loving kindness
show you how to love with tender care
help you with your willful blindness
help you get from here to over there
I can shine a light on all your darkness
I'll lead you to a much better place
help put a smile back on your face


vs 3
I need a little mercy,
although I've given none
Can you show me compassion?
not mere words but in action!


vs 4
Please cast aside your pride
try to help someone else
You'll find happiness in giving
not just taking, but forgiving


Chorus
I can teach you loving kindness
show you how to love with tender care
help you with your willful blindness
help you get from here to over there
I can shine a light on all your darkness
I'll lead you to a much better place
help put a smile back on your face


repeat refrain
I can shine a light on all your darkness
I'll lead you to a much better place
help put a smile back on your face


I can shine a light on all your darkness
I'll lead you to a much better place
help put a smile back on your face

repeat and fade

John Derek Hamilton
December 08,2020

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/4/2021 3:02:00 PM you are amazingly prolific, John. I sure wish you could get famous with your songs and have them on radio and I could brag to all my friends about knowing you! I think you have even recorded some already, haven't you? Well, I can't believe I missed THIS one. I think December I was going crazy with so much I was doing. The message here is fantastic. Let's hope such a person would wise up and be led to a better place of light!! Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 1/4/2021 4:44:00 PM You're funny Andrea I don't think I'll be famous any time soon, thanks for the laughs, glad you liked this one!

Brandy Nicole Date: 12/11/2020 9:22:00 PM "I can teach you loving kindness show you how to love with tender care" May your light always shine bright my dear friend. This is so beautiful and uplifting. Being there for someone in need. That is what we should do. Your thoughts touch my heart. :) Brandy Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 12/12/2020 2:55:00 PM Thanks again Brandy, you have lifted my spirits with your treasured 3 visits today, I really appreciate it!

Heidi Sands Date: 12/10/2020 12:32:00 PM Beautiful inspirational Lyrics John. I enjoyed this :) Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 12/10/2020 1:30:00 PM Thanks so much Heidi, nice to have you pass by today!

Juliet Ligon Date: 12/8/2020 6:39:00 PM A beautiful message well written. Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 12/9/2020 6:57:00 AM Thanks Juliet, nice to have you visit my page today!

Silent One Date: 12/8/2020 11:38:00 AM I hope the world hears you lyrics, because you could be a great teacher about love and kindness . Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 12/8/2020 11:52:00 AM Thanks SO I do try to imitate the one who came before me, the only perfect man to walk the earth has much to teach about love and kindness!

Alexis Y. Date: 12/8/2020 8:49:00 AM WoW! John, Your lyrics were so heartfelt and well-written write. Exceptional dialogue, it was deep and relatable. Your chorus was touching and so moving, it resonated within my spirit. You are an outstanding songwriter. Have a wonderful day:-)Alexis Login to Reply Alexis Y. Date: 12/8/2020 12:25:00 PM Read it again and your lyrics are still amazing. Usually, writers tend to be their hardest critic. Excellent job:-)Alexis John Hamilton Date: 12/8/2020 10:02:00 AM Hi Lexi I made a few edits so I think it's much better now, if you want to check it out! John Hamilton Date: 12/8/2020 9:42:00 AM Thanks Lexi, nice to "see" you today, I wasn't sure about this one, but glad you liked it enough to comment. I think I'll tinker a little here and there with edits, not really happy with this one yet!

Vijay Pandit Date: 12/8/2020 8:31:00 AM Your lyrics enlighten a bittersweet love story, John. Enjoyed the upbeat tone and lovely flow of the chorus and refrain. Much advice emanates from your verses for strengthening relationships. Login to Reply John Hamilton Date: 12/8/2020 9:40:00 AM Thanks Vijay your analysis is spot on, glad the meaning was plainly evident!