"Light of the World" is a song co-written and performed by English singer-songwriter Kim Appleby, released in July 1993 by Parlophone Records as the first single from the her second solo album, Breakaway (1993). Originally released on DNA's 1992 album, 'Taste this' with vocals sung by Neil Davidge, producers Neal Slateford and Neil Davidge (DNA) recorded the song with Appleby making minor changes. It reached number 41 on the UK Singles Chart in July 1993, but was more successful on the Music Week Dance Singles chart, peaking at number 15. Additionally, it charted in Germany (58), spending a total of 7 weeks on the German Singles Chart, and in Australia (137). Its accompanying music video was directed by Tim Royes and Russell Young, and released on 19 July 1993. The video was shot on 35mm and made as a stylish close-up performance film in black-and-white.