This song emerged from Ephesians 5:13-14, “But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore, it says, ‘Awake, O Sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.’” I wrote the lyrics first. I then sat at the piano and asked the Lord for a lullaby. I felt in my spirit that even though the lyrics are about awakening and coming into the light, the irony of a lullaby would reach places of darkness and night. I also wanted to use primarily black keys to create the sound of dissonance to reflect that irony as well. Another irony is that the initial fear of being vulnerable or exposed to the light actually dissipates once “Christ shines on you.” His light fully washes away the darkness within. I personally resonate with this song. I’ve had hidden pain and suffering that needed to be exposed to the light before deliverance and healing could occur. It’s been an experience of becoming more fully alive and free.

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