"Light of the World" is a song by English singer-songwriter Kim Appleby, released in July 1993 by Parlophone as the first single from the singer's second solo album, Breakaway (1993).

[5] Larry Flick from Billboard wrote, "It's a pleasure to hear Kim Appleby back on the boards with "Light of the World", a rave-etched pop/|houser that is ready to dominate peak-hour programs."

"[2] Pan-European magazine Music & Media commented, "Okay, it's bubble gum, but don't call Kim dim.

Kim Appleby — unlike Whitney and Janet and Tina — is the real queen of adult dance pop [...] On the radio, this record will make you happy.

[3] Pete Stanton from Smash Hits gave it four out of five, noting that the singer "marks her return with a lively up-beat pop tune that'll have them singing in the aisles."