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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.










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