The Light (Disturbed song)
2015 single by Disturbed
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"The Light" is a song by American heavy metal band Disturbed, from their sixth album Immortalized. It was released as a single on October 5, 2015. Upon its release, the song was noted by many critics for its uplifting lyrics, unusual within the band's discography.[1]
| "The Light" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Disturbed | ||||
| from the album Immortalized | ||||
| Released | October 5, 2015 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 4:16 | |||
| Label | Reprise | |||
| Songwriters | ||||
| Producer | Kevin Churko | |||
| Disturbed singles chronology | ||||
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| Music video | ||||
| "The Light" on YouTube | ||||
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Light" | 4:16 |
| Total length: | 4:16 | |
Music video
Directors Culley Bunker and Craig Bernard were tapped to direct the video,[2] which features the band performing in front of a burning building, intercut with a sort of a mini-movie about a firefighter who is disfigured in a fire, but then manages to find love with his rehabilitation nurse.[3] The video was published to YouTube on November 20, 2015, and has over 98 million views as of early March 2025.
Personnel
- David Draiman – lead vocals, backing vocals
- Dan Donegan – guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
- John Moyer - bass, backing vocals
- Mike Wengren – drums, percussion, backing vocals
Charts
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[9] | Gold | 35,000‡ |
| Canada (Music Canada)[10] | Gold | 40,000‡ |
| United States (RIAA)[11] | Platinum | 1,000,000‡ |
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‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. | ||
