dc Talk - In The Light (Live) Welcome To The Freakshow - 1996

Official Live Video for “In The Light” by dc Talk
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Lyrics:
I keep trying to find a life
On my own, apart from You
I am the king of excuses
I've got one for every selfish thing I do
What's going on inside of me?
I despise my own behavior
This only serves to confirm my suspicions
That I'm still a man in need of a Savior
I want to be in the Light
As You are in the Light
I want to shine like the stars in the heavens
Oh, Lord be my Light and be my salvation
Cause all I want is to be in the Light
All I want is to be in the Light
The disease of self runs through my blood
It's a cancer fatal to my soul
Every attempt on my behalf has failed
To bring this sickness under control
Tell me, what's going on inside of me?
I despise my own behavior
This only serves to confirm my suspicions
That I'm still a man in need of a Savior
I want to be in the Light
As You are in the Light
I want to shine like the stars in the heavens
Oh, Lord be my Light and be my salvation
Cause all I want is to be in the Light
All I want is to be in the Light
Honesty becomes me
[There's nothing left to lose]
The secrets that did run me
[In Your presence are defused]
Pride has no position
[And riches have no worth]
The fame that once did cover me
[Has been sentenced to this Earth]
Has been sentenced to this Earth
Tell me, what's going on inside of me?
I despise my own behavior
This only serves to confirm my suspicions
That I'm still a man in need of a Savior
I want to be in the Light
As You are in the Light
I want to shine like the stars in the heavens
Oh, Lord be my Light and be my salvation
Cause all I want is to be in the Light
All I want is to be in the Light
I want to be in the Light
As You are in the Light
I want to shine like the stars in the heavens
Oh, Lord be my Light and be my salvation
Cause all I want is to be in the Light
All I want is to be in the Light
Music video by dc Talk performing In The Light (Live In The United States/1997). © 1997 Capitol CMG, Inc.
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[@SaintSteven67]

"I despise my own behavior/This only confirms my suspicions/that I'm still a man in need of a Savior" hits the nail on the head.

[@StRaphael-we9qn]

Yes ,I know. I was baptised and confirmed a Catholic in 1997 on the feast day of St Andrew. What a blessing to discover the Ark of salvation 😊😊😊

[@michelleeaton9282]

Listening in April 2024. One of the best Christian songs ever created. DC Talk is a trio of extraordinarily talented vocalists who met as young men in Washington, DC. “In The Light” is from the 1995 album “Jesus Freak”… which I highly recommend. It’s an amazing collection of songs. Many masterpieces and a cross-over (to mainstream pop) song, too. 🥰🙏🏻🎤

[@AnaBatn22]

Hoy a mis 33 años aquí estoy escuchando ❤😊

[@stennyerick2168]

2024 still listening

[@OneDawn4All]

SAME!!!🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@jordanrodriguez108]

One of the greatest Christian songs ever written

[@YuShudNoe]

Tell me what's going on inside me, I despise my own behavior .

[@KathleenAnnieRomero]

Most definitely

[@dadthemillennial]

The drummer showed up at my house to clean rugs - when he saw the cd on my desk in my room - he asked oh you like dc talk and he said I was there drummer 😅😅 This was 25 years ago lol

[@susangoins1221]

Wow!! Love this!!

[@Ben_Demon_Hunter]

23 years ago- such a GREAT time for Christian music & to be a teenager- listening to DC Talk! Excellent song 👍👍

[@mrpentertainment5455]

I’m 23 right now, I’ve been a Toby Mac fan since I was 6 and that’s how I figured out who DC Talk was and I have all there albums. Even seen Newsboys new and old in concert before! I love them all!!!

[@Ben_Demon_Hunter]

@@mrpentertainment5455 Dc Talk & Newsboys were/are grrat bands. Never got to see DC Talk, in concert; but we saw Newsboys maybe 6-7 times- during the 1990's. Jesus Freak & Newsboys Going Public, came out at the same time I was 13.... I'm 38. GREAT, fun, excellent times, enjoyed with our Youth Group, from Church 👍👍

[@j.clements2093]

I loved DC talk as a teen. But then we had sex abuse cover ups and purity balls that fucked up so many of us. I went from thinking I was going to marry a pastor or a missionary as a teen to not believing in the Bible at all. I left Christianity about a decade ago. I had to let it go.

[@gapch4047]

Your comment makes me so sad. Please turn around and go back. God allows U-turns! We are IN the world, not OF the world.

[@xavierthomas5835]

The time is now that we must be as the stars in heaven. There is no one time for God to be bright in the world. It's always as he is always. Let us observe no time.

[@billybrown8382]

I'm still a man in need of a savior. Thanks to Jesus Christ my Lord for saving me and bringing me into the Light!!!

[@kevinlarson8370]

Me too

[@benjamin.schreiber]

same here!

[@Portarius1984]

Guilty as well

[@snarkysmile]

the way they sound separately: 🤯 the way they sound when they harmonise: 🤯🤯🤯 what a time that must’ve been to be alive. to listen to dc talk’s music fresh, to see them live, and experience true worship.

[@Michelle-rv9ks]

Omg that makes me feel old. "What a time to be alive". I remember how cool they were when I was 12.

[@timselphbwik]

I went to a few shows. Got my leg cast signed...the seed was planted

[@bt8508]

It was special. I'll never forget what it was like to see them in person. Their music is still deep in my heart. They planted great seeds!

[@natashadahl6603]

My mom saw them perform when she was 16.

[@MatthiasTehSDG]

My favorite song when I became a christian 20 years ago. You cant imagine how many times I prayed for brian. Hope he is doing well. 2024 I still love and pray this song ❤

[@chasetuttle2780]

I just can’t believe how good Kevin Max’s voice is.

[@bradclifford295]

Still my all time favorite Christian group. Was devastated when they broke up. They paved the way for a different style of music no one had heard before them. So good.

[@bry._.yo_danny]

An acoustic bass in a concert is classic

[@terrell9702]

DC Talk needs to come back and join forces one more time. It would be cool to see what new music they could come up with now being much older and gone through some of the hardships of life itself and still praising God.

[@shermanhiggins6806]

It would be epic

[@AgentGross]

Not super likely since K-Max isn't a professing Christian anymore.

[@terrell9702]

@@AgentGross I didn't know that. These are dark days. I will pray for him. God's grace to you!

[@markhavens8082]

Definitely was a sad day when they broke up

[@markhavens8082]

@@AgentGross it’s not possible for a person to “not be” a Christian anymore. Sad he never was , prayers ..♥️✝️♥️

[@paulleonardo4042]

The talent, the voices, the harmonies....DC Talk are the Beatles of Christian music...

[@gonzoblast02]

It’s March 2023 and I still jam DC Talk they were so ahead of there time. GOD BLESS fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.

[@lindacarlton8857]

This song was on my brain this morning. This band represents Jesus with excellence! This song is cool and will always be a classic! Keep it humble! God bless!

[@Netriderceo]

Every time I hear this version of the song I remember to pray for Brian. I pray he's doing well.

[@DaniCoimbraTV]

I'd like to know how he is life today

[@LovesMike33]

Almost 30 years Later. I teally love this and needed it.

[@CebuShortRides]

How many years have passed, yet i come back to this song always. Jesus is the Light

[@jeremyrichardson7276]

I miss this band

[@lyndellsmith986]

I could never get this song out of my head. I love it

[@RobertKeilOK]

Our church is studying through 1 John and this song came up in my head when we were reading the verse about being in the light.

[@nrbrown5985]

I can’t think of many acts who put on such a great show at that time. 🔥

[@lydiam.1833]

Newsboys!

[@shermanhiggins6806]

Petra

[@javiermendoza2942]

Im on my way home. 24-5 years ago. I heard these guys and they changed my life. Now here I am again. They will be changing lives for ever. Christian music has no timeline. The only thing that changes are the instruments and the voices. The word remains the same.

[@davesmale7507]

Greatest song of all time.

[@carolwesner6478]

I'm 67 sorry to say I missed knowing them as DC Talk until about a year ago now it's a Blessing everyday to Praise God listening to them 🙏 Before I go to be In The Light💥 IT WOULD BE A BLESSING TO MEET THEM 🙏

[@mattbullard4584]

They split up a long time ago but 2 of the 3 are still singers today ( just 2 different bands)

[@jaywasserman8334]

2023, had to come see it a few more times before the years over.

[@daryljones1390]

I remember jamming to this song when I was little. Years later and the lyrics really hit home.

[@kylewilliams1960]

DC Talk is just flawless live! Wow!!

[@andrewhooper2402]

One of the best Christian albums ever!

[@Bonusholefiller]

The love I have for the person that is connecting me to these songs is immeasurable. I love you Amanda. God will put us in each other's arms.

[@ToliveisChristPhilippians121]

To think I heard this song in the 90s and it is still speaking yo the generations & will continue to do so! Grear job, beloved brothers! PRAISE GOD! 😉😉😁👍☝️

[@loveofreedom777]

I think I've played this song at least one million times ... I'm still not tired of it ... Thoroughly enjoyed 2017's Cruise with these guys! I was fortunate to get my pic taken with them before ship left from Florida port:)

[@christinawalters9038]

Jamming today & my husband was so excited to hear this song for thr first time. Praying is well for you guys and everyone listening.

[@RoseFuri]

One of my favorite songs ever!

[@SaintChase85]

Man, Michael Tait is such a gift with his voice.

[@carolwesner6478]

Wow these guys are a blessing God has blessed them so much talent and they are building Treasures in Heaven they were God sent

[@clemclemson9259]

what the hell is a "treasure in heaven"?

[@carolwesner6478]

Clem please read Matthew 6:19-21 In the Bible It talks about Treasures In Heaven

[@markfoster7257]

Saw this live in Portland OR 1996 and it was awesome. Toby Mac is so good 👍. So many great songs that worship God.

[@RandallChase1]

I got saved listening to y’all! I’ve gone on to help hundreds of people come to know the Lord! All credit to Jesus and Thank you for being part of each of those salvations!

[@samuelschumpert4046]

This group was my first and last concert experience as a teenager. Kevin is a friend of mine from these experiences. The words that pour from these men’s mouths touch the deepest parts of my soul. “Be my light and my salvation” oh god.

[@fishingtexas5857]

He's listening. Keep praying to Him. Your prayers are sweet music to Him. He loves you.

[@purpleroyalty3290]

@@fishingtexas5857 Amen

[@purpleroyalty3290]

Amen

[@fredericklundgren8094]

I'm 71 and still listening! I was lifted up then and still am! Thanks be to God! Hallelujah! ♥️✝️🙏😎

[@ThePhantom1992]

I wonder how Brian is doing. I pray he's fine.

[@SnowbordrWRX]

I was wondering this too... I can't find any further information regarding Brian.

[@bwatts6012]

Don't worry im cool

[@kirkstable]

@@bwatts6012 same Brian? Or trolling?

[@kirkstable]

@@bwatts6012 either way I’m glad for you but I’d be lying if I didn’t say how cool it’d be if same Brian 😂

[@Myworldmymind908]

Jesus Heal me from Flouroquinolone toxicity please I beg of you ! Father God hear my prayer in Jesus name

[@amberwalsh2712]

Definitely one of my favorite groups

[@mattbullard4584]

What a good song (today as in 2024) God is good and powerful amen

[@THATjeffdelaney]

Kevin was my favorite. Such a great voice. I really hope the real Jesus can reach him, now.

[@starlaroof6979]

GOD BLESS THEM ALL AND BLESS YOU🙏🏻🙌🏻

[@leighannferguson8343]

Hes my favorite too. Such a unique voice.

[@okoala62]

I’ve been tormented for 12 days with COVID 19, stuck helpless in bed and in isolation. Jesus is THE LIGHT, He is MY LIGHT, MY LORD AND SAVIOR. Though I may not feel Him in this dark moment of torment, I know He has saved me and has granted me VICTORY. I WANT TO BE IN THE LIGHT! 💜

[@seven2464]

I Pray you are well now Oscar and that the light shines on you always.

[@okoala62]

@@seven2464 THANK YOU SO MUCH! 🙏🏼 Praise God, I fully recovered! It took weeks/months to get back to my normal and I thank God for that. I know stronger, better people than I have not been able to say the same so I recognize what a privilege it is to have gotten better. Thanks again for your comment 💜

[@seven2464]

@@okoala62 Oh Brother that is great news,Thank the Lord. i am so glad man I hate seeing posts like that you always wonder but I always say a Prayer for everyone i read. I am so glad you are ok.

[@okoala62]

@@seven2464 thank you immensely; God bless you!

[@purpleroyalty3290]

Amen

[@pradz0610]

One of the best CCM songs I’ve ever listened to.

[@monte.baggins5178]

WHOOOO!!!! PRAISE JESUS!!! THE KING OF KINGS!!!!! 🙏🙌

[@ThoroughfareMinistries-mn6et]

Love this song so much!! Such a real depiction of when we begin to feel convicted about our sin.

[@barbaraturner40]

I’m doing a Bible study talking about 1 John 1:5-7 and can not stop thinking about this song.. such good stuff!!

[@FentonLounge]

Still my favorite song ever

[@stonecoldwwe13]

One of my favorite DC Talk songs!!

[@ritajohnson4691]

So happy to hear about Kevin's deconstruction.

[@JonFoss]

One of my favorite bands!

[@speedyswinton3965]

I've been missing DC talk 2001& I still love than😊

[@Portarius1984]

One, two, three I keep trying to find a life On my own, apart from you I am the king of excuses I've got one for every selfish thing I do What's going on inside of me? I despise my own behavior This only serves to confirm my suspicions That I'm still a man in need of a savior I wanna be in the Light as you are in the light I wanna shine like the stars in the heavens Oh, Lord, be my light and be my salvation 'Cause all I want is to be in the light All I want is to be in the light The disease of self runs through my blood It's a cancer fatal to my soul Every attempt on my behalf has failed To bring this sickness under control Ooh, tell me, what's going on inside of me? (What's going on?) I despise my own behavior (I despise my own behavior) This only serves to confirm my suspicions That I'm still a man in need of a savior (ooh, yeah) I wanna be in the light as you are in the light I wanna shine like the stars in the heavens Oh, Lord, be my light and be my salvation 'Cause all I want is to be in the light (yeah) All I want is to be in the light Honesty becomes me (there's nothing left to lose) The secrets that did run me (in Your presence are defused) Pride has no position (and riches have no worth) The fame that once did cover me (has been sentenced to this Earth) Has been sentenced to this Earth Oh, tell me, what's going on inside of me? (Oh, what's going on?) I despise my own behavior (I despise my own behavior) This only serves to confirm my suspicions That I'm still a man in need of a savior (oh, yeah, oh) I wanna be in the light as you are in the light I wanna shine like the stars in the heavens (yeah) Oh, Lord, be my light and be my salvation 'Cause all I want is to be in the light (oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah) All I want is to be in the light (ooh) I wanna be in the light as you are in the light I wanna shine like the stars in the heavens (oh, oh) Oh, Lord, be my light and be my salvation 'Cause all I want is to be in the light (all I want) All I want is to be in the light (all I want, all I want) All I want is to be in the light In the light, in the light (ooh) In the light, in the light (I want to be, I want to be) In the light, in the light (I want to be, I want to be) In the light, in the light In the light, in the light (I want to be, I want to be) (In the light) in the light (I want to be, I want to be) In the light (in the light) (I want to be, I want to be) In the light, in the light (I want to be, I want to be) In the light There's no other place I want to be No other place that I can see A place to be that's just right for me It's gonna be, it's gonna be in the light Oh, You are in the light That's where I need to be Oh, that's right where I need to be

[@KaoXoni]

What a timing. This soundtrack resurfacing after about 30 years and exactly at the moment I come full circle, too. Of course. He never forsook me.

[@shayf2001]

I went to the Freakshow tour at Six Flags Astroworld when they came to Houston. One of my best memories as a kid. All day at 6 Flags riding roller coasters and DC Talk Concert at night. Great Memories and great Show

[@fishingtexas5857]

H-town brother. Keep the faith. God is good.

[@ilovejennmo]

I keep trying to find a life On my own apart from you I am the king of excuses I've got one for every selfish thing I do Tell me what's going on inside of me I despise my own behavior This only serves to confirm my suspicions That I'm still a man in need of a Savior I wanna be in the Light As You are in the Light I wanna shine like the stars In the Heavens Oh, Lord be my light And be my Salvation 'Cause all I want is to be in the Light All I want is to be in the Light This disease of self runs through my blood (through my blood) It's a cancer fatal to my soul Every attempt on my behalf has failed To bring this sickness under control Tell me what's going on inside of me (Whats going on) I despise my own behavior (Despise my own behavior) This only serves to confirm my suspicions That I'm still a man in need of a Savior I wanna be in the Light As You are in the Light I wanna shine like the stars In the Heavens Oh, Lord be my Light And be my Salvation 'Cause all I want is to be in the Light (yeah) All I want is to be in the Light Honesty becomes me (There's nothing left to lose) The secrets that did run me (Your presence have defused) Pride has no position (As riches have no worth) The fame that once did cover me (Has been sentenced to this Earth) Has been sentenced to this Earth Tell me what's going on inside of me (Whats going on) I despise my own behavior (Despise my own behavior) This only serves to confirm my suspicions That I'm still a man in need of a Savior I wanna be in the Light As You are in the Light I wanna shine like the stars In the Heavens Oh, Lord be my light And be my Salvation 'Cause all I want is to be in the Light All I want to be is in the Light (There's no other place I want to be)

[@katlynn7458]

My favorite Christian group of all time.

[@shermanhiggins6806]

26 years and this song still hits me

[@dorothywertz6829]

Awww I love this song , Lord be my Light and be my Salvation ❤

[@danandlornahenley7112]

I discovered a remastered version of the Jesus Freak CD. They are hard to come by. DC Talk's music is as important as ever in these trying times. 👍👍

[@ricardosantin2675]

Que poderoso 💪 tema bendiciones para todos los que escuchan in the ligth

[@patricks_music]

Such a talented group. Simply beautiful

[@patricks_music]

They all have awesome voices but I will always love Kevin Max’s singing

[@Lvcian_Guardian]

I was at random just wanting to sing this song to myself this morning and after I find these classics were posted!

[@mariehalsey8892]

Oh God!! I was 16 when this song came out! DC Talk is one of my favorites. I've had this song in my head for a few days now. I finally looked it up. Thank God for KZbin. In my opinion the studio recording is better. God Bless.

[@jarocha7]

Love love this song 😭

[@debrastrickland8870]

I sure wish the 3 were still together. They had beautiful harmony!

[@renatore8062]

Minha música favorita ( pelo ritmo, letra... é fundamentalmente pelo desejo de ser guiado pela luz de Jesus )...

[@Bonusholefiller]

Listening in 2020 because this year is coming to an end....but it's not over!

[@tiawabangtzudir4245]

In the light... He is the light... Praise God ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bbpereziii129]

I had the privilege of seeing them in my youth at the Alamodome in San Antonio. This performance is PURE NOSTALGIA! Toby Mac, Kevin Max, Michael Tate, Michael W. Smith and special guest speaker Billy Graham. I've seen well over 50 artists all kinds of genres, that was one of the best concerts I've ever been to... PERIOD! Christian or secular!!

[@Mikey-19]

Hey I remember going to this concert as well. Was it in 97,98? Drove 4 hrs away to attend the concert. Great show by DC Talk and Michael W Smith that night.Dc Talk were the closest thing I've seen to legitimate rock stars in the christian music genre. To this day I've never seen so many people in one venue, place was packed.

[@crystallovescolor1546]

I remember I was 12yrs old going through so much in my life at the time. Being a young Christian and hearing their music gave me so much comfort. Lord you are the way the truth and the life!! ❤️

[@veejayyazzie9572]

this song !

[@amyd.9578]

I'm listening this on March 2021 and I remember when I was a girl singing the same song! I'm still a woman in need of my savior.

[@mbmccamey2]

I love this version!! Of course I love this song ♥️😊

[@gordonlewis5648]

1 Greatest Groups in Gospel Music that touches my heart

[@freetoflyshawn]

What an all around amazing band!

[@kimwhitney75]

Still remember buying this on VHS then seeing them live at Six Flags over Texas back in the day. These guys are awesome. Thanks to my high school friend back then for showing me where to find God. He's everywhere, alive and kicking. Thank You DC Talk. 💪🇺🇸

[@Mars0984]

Thanks one of my favorite songs and reminders in my faith- if not the greatest

[@habs]

Yep its really a good cover!

[@davidsmith7962]

I love this song!!

[@andrewmccaskill2704]

Charlie Peacock's song performed by DC Talk. Great performance!

[@MrEmancipationman]

THIS SONG!!!!

[@171915amores]

Amo esta canção❤ uma das minhas bandas favoritas❤

[@Jyimiao]

Jesus is the light!

[@cbsports895]

My life song ❤

[@nahnahbethr661]

These lyrics are still engrained in my mind 🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@MrBigbig1000]

This song has been with me all my life!

[@shandi6246]

One of my favorites from my favorite album :D

[@melissakarensantosdemoraes988]

Os melhores!!! Amoooo essa banda💝💝

[@jeacaklotom]

Michael Tait has a beautiful voice!!❤

[@O.G.odisgood]

God help me 🙏 live in Your light when I don't understand myself or others, help me be gracious with my speech and behavior as it says in James.Amen.

[@2wheelsonfire]

I am here in 2021 still listening to this song.

[@ngd7416]

3 great voices! Too bad about Kevin-keeping him in prayer.

[@EgleVisockiene]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤Jesus frek

[@spro394]

Amazing

[@OzarkPursuit7883]

Love this

[@user-mt9fi2hm6k]

Вокал Кевина ни с чем не сравнится!!! Бог благословил его.... Это реально крутое время было, эта музыка вдохновляла, независимо христианин ты или нет... Они были крутые))Я так жалею, что ушло это время😞время моей молодости, так принято говорить теперь 🤗

[@ericharrison8950]

One of my favorite songs of all time - the message is so good and deep!

[@groove346]

It was DC Talk that made me into music. They are still one of my favorite Top 10 bands