Story Behind The Song

I wrote this song as advice for my nieces growing up; wanted to give them a view of how to live their lives with joy.

Song Description

This song inspires listeners to make the most of life, follow their dreams, get back up when they stumble and fall, and be happy in the moment. Most importantly this song is about being true to ourselves. Living life with passion, purpose, and reverence. When I play it live, it goes over really great in bars, coffee shops, festivals and churches alike. People love this song.

Lyrics

Some people love you for who you are
Others try to change you into what you're not
Think for yourself
There's no one else
on this earth like you are
And for goodness sakes don't just follow the crowd

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Shine
Let your spirit come through
Shine
Just be real
You don't have to hide
You're perfect just the way you are
Shine baby shine

When things seem to go wrong
just try to learn the lesson and move on
Life's not always fair
but there are miracles everywhere
if you look hard enough
And for goodness sakes don't you ever give up

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Shine
Let your inner self through
Shine
Just ring true
You don't have to change
I love you just the way you are
Shine baby shine

When you feel the spirit move you
and you know its coursing through you
That's enough
There's nothing left to prove
Nothing more for you to do
but love who you are
Shine baby shine

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When you fall down just get back up
There's no need to blame or hold a grudge
And follow your heart
It will take you far
towards a life you will love
And for goodness sakes don't you ever give up

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