In the midst of COVID-19, and with recent events surrounding George Floyd’s death and the subsequent protests, I was struck by how appropriate the lyrics of this song are by country artist, Thomas Rhett.
Be A Light is performed by Thomas Rhett, Keith Urban, Reba McEntire, Hillary Scott and Chris Tomlin, and all proceeds from the song go to Musicares COVID-19 Relief Fund. It was released prior to Floyd’s death in support of COVID-19, but is applicable now more than ever.
Anti-racism as defined by the Ontario Anti-Racism Secretariat is the practice of identifying, challenging, and changing the values, structures and behaviors that perpetuate systemic racism. While this song is not about anti-racism, it talks about being a light in a world full of hate.
Please take a moment to listen to Be A Light and reflect on how you might make a difference in your world. We are in this together, and together we can make a bigger difference.
In a time full of war, be peace
In a time full of doubt, just believe
Yeah, there ain’t that much difference between you and me
In a time full of war, be peace
In a world full of hate, be a light
When you do somebody wrong, make it right
Don’t hide in the dark, you were born to shine
In a world full of hate, be a light
In a place that needs change, make a difference
In a time full of noise, just listen
‘Cause life is but a breeze, better live it
In a place that needs a change, make a difference
In a world full of hate, be a light
When you do somebody wrong, make it right
Oh, don’t hide in the dark, you were born to shine
In a world full of hate, be a light
In a race that you can’t win, slow it down
Yeah, you only get one go around
‘Cause the finish line is six feet in the ground
In a race you can’t win, just slow it down
In a world full of hate, be a light (oh)
When you do somebody wrong, make it right (make it right)
Don’t hide in the dark (don’t hide in the dark), you were born to shine
In a world full of hate, be a light
Yeah, it’s hard to live in color, when you just see black and white
In a world full of hate, be a light
Listening. Guiding. Caring. And trying to be a light!
