I wish I could be the one to say this life's easy I've heard it said before We're faced with unending new theories Of how to survive, but what is survival for It's hard to hold on to standing your ground Sometimes you're the only one Yet when I'm not feeling strong I know I can keep on I want to be a shining light Giving hope to those who feel hopeless Consuming the dark of the night I want to be a burning light Giving charge to those who are weary And keeping the fire alive If I could change anything I've done or said, we'd be here a long time But I can change everything About who I want to be I want to be a shining light Giving hope to those who feel hopeless Consuming the dark of the night I want to be a burning light Giving charge to those who are weary And keeping the fire alive You'll never see inside of me And you'll never know my heart But I can tell you honestly I'm trying and that's a start I want to be a shining light Giving hope to those who feel hopeless Consuming the dark of the night I want to be a burning light Giving charge to those who are weary And keeping the fire alive I want to be a shining light Giving hope to those who are hopeless Consuming the dark of the night I want to be a shining light Giving hope to those who are hopeless And keeping the fire alive