Find the full lyrics to Sal Ly and Israel Houghton’s ‘Out of the Dark.’ Get the official words for inspirational singalongs and worship.
The lyrics for Sal Ly and Israel Houghton’s “Out of the Dark” serve as a direct, affirming declaration of overcoming struggle through faith. The words provide a powerful script for personal encouragement and group singing, built around a central metaphor of light defeating darkness. The song structure is anchored by a strong, repetitive chorus: “The light is / Shining bright on me… With a made up mind / And a grateful heart / I’m coming out, out, out of the dark.” This refrain is designed for easy recall and communal participation, making it effective for singalongs where the message is as important as the melody.
sal ly, israel houghton out of the dark
The verses detail a personal journey from blindness to sight, stating “There was a time I couldn’t see / That you had better plans for me.” This language of renewed vision is a classic spiritual motif. The lyrics then become explicitly contemporary, naming specific battles: “Depression had me in a chokehold / My anxiety was a no go.” This direct reference to mental health challenges grounds the song in modern experience, moving from abstract darkness to defined struggles. The resolution comes through faith and action, with lines about facing fears and the resulting feeling of freedom.
For listeners seeking the lyrics for knowledge or uplifting karaoke, the song offers a positive, confessional narrative. The bridge sections introduce a theme of anticipation, repeating “I see change coming” and linking joy to the arrival of light. The lyrical progression moves from past pain to present victory to future hope, providing a complete arc of testimony. The extensive repetition of key phrases like “I’m free” and “I can see the light” serves to reinforce the positive affirmation, making the words a tool for personal declaration as much as a song to be performed. This makes it particularly suited for settings where singing is an act of shared faith or personal encouragement.
Produced by Enoch Kolo
8 January 2026
1 song, 4 minutes
℗ 2026 Sal Ly Music, under exclusive license to MAD Solutions LLC
Lyrics
The light is
The light is
Shining bright on me
The light is
The light is
Where I want to be
With a made up mind
And a grateful heart
I’m coming out, out, out of the dark
Out of the dark
The light is
The light is
Shining bright on me
The light is
The light is
Where I want to be
With a made up mind
And a grateful heart
I’m coming out, out, out of the dark
There was a time I couldn’t see
That you had better plans for me
Your love broke through the lies
And opened up my eyes
The sun has set me free
So I am free indeed yeah
The light is
The light is
Shining bright on me
The light is
The light is
Where I want to be
With a made up mind
And a grateful heart
I’m coming out, out, out of the dark
Depression had me in a chokehold
My anxiety was a no go
Taking me out of my comfort zone
Like making me walk through the park alone
But I did it
Facing my fears
I’m winning
This is a brand new feeling
I’m free (I’m free)
I’m free (I’m free)
I’m free yeah
The light is
The light is
Shining bright on me
The light is
The light is
Where I want to be
With a made up mind
And a grateful heart
I’m coming out, out, out of the dark
I see change coming, change coming
And I know it will be alright
If I just pray on it, pray on it
He will get us through the night
Cause there’s a new day coming
Joy comes with the light
I can see it (I can see it)
I see change coming, change coming
And I know it will be alright
If I just pray on it, pray on it
He will get us through the night
Cause there’s a new day coming
Joy comes with the light
I can see it (I can see it)
I see change coming, change coming
And I know it will be alright
If I just pray on it, pray on it
He will get us through the night
Cause there’s a new day coming
Joy comes with the light
I can see it (I can see it)
I can see the light
The light is
The light is
Shining bright on me
The light is
The light is
Where I want to be
With a made up mind
And a grateful heart
I’m coming out, out, out of the dark
The light is
The light is
Shining bright on me
The light is
The light is
Where I want to be
With a made up mind
And a grateful heart
I’m coming out, out, out of the dark
I’m coming out, out, out of the dark
I’m coming out, out, out of the dark
