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I'm Not Ashamed is the second track on Newsboys' fourth studio album, Not Ashamed. It was released as a single, and became Newsboys' first undisputed number one single (it is uncertain whether "One Heart" topped at #2 or #1), paving the way for many more hits to come. The version featured on Not Ashamed was cut for time at the bridge, while an extended version was performed in concert. The extended cut has been featured in the compilation albums Shine: The Hits, The Greatest Hits, and The Ultimate Collection. It was also featured in the various hits compilation WOW Gold. Its music was composed by Peter Furler, and its lyrics were written by Furler and Steve Taylor.
Lyrics[]
Chorus:
I'm not ashamed to let you know
I want this light in me to show
I'm not ashamed to speak the name of Jesus Christ.
What are we sneaking around for?
Who are we trying to please?
Shrugging off sin, apologizing
Like we're spreading some kind of disease
I'm saying "No way. No Way."
Chorus
This one says it's a lost cause
Save your testimonies for churchtime.
Other ones state you'd better wait
Until you do a little market research
I'm saying "No way. No way."
The chorus repeats several more times
Music video[]
A music video was released for the single. Its footage consists of a public performance of the song.
Not Ashamed |
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Tracks: I Cannot Get You Out of My System | I'm Not Ashamed | Where You Belong/Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus | Upon This Rock | Strong Love | Dear Shame | Boycott Hell | We Come Together | Love Comes True | Lost the Sky Again |
Shine: The Hits |
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Tracks: Shine | I'm Not Ashamed | Breakfast | Reality | Take Me to Your Leader | Joy | Entertaining Angels | Praises | Spirit Thing | Woohoo | Step Up to the Microphone | God Is Not a Secret | Where You Belong/Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus | Who? | Believe | I Got Your Number | Mega-Mix |
8 Great Hits |
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Shine | I'm Not Ashamed | Breakfast | Reality | Take Me to Your Leader | Joy | Entertaining Angels | Step Up to the Microphone |
The Greatest Hits |
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Tracks: I Fought the La... | Breakfast | Million Pieces (Kissin' Your Cares Goodbye) | Shine | Something Beautiful | In the Belly of the Whale | He Reigns | Wherever We Go | Take Me to Your Leader | Stay Strong | Entertaining Angels | Reality | You Are My King (Amazing Love) | Real Good Thing | Joy | Spirit Thing | It Is You | I'm Not Ashamed |
The Ultimate Collection |
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Disc 1: Shine | Breakfast | Take Me to Your Leader | It Is You | You Are My King (Amazing Love) | Entertaining Angels | Million Pieces (Kissin' Your Cares Goodbye) | Joy | Who? | In Christ Alone | Spirit Thing | Woohoo |