Story Behind The Song
The song came about while I was having a deep conversation with my best friend about never giving up although sometimes life is hard. We chatted about looking at the brighter side of life and gradually this song came into being through this train of thought and conversation.
Song Description
Very universal. Catchy hook, an unusual change of key down a semitone and then up again in one section, exudes happiness, expectation, hope, striving, never giving up. It is a blend of country, folk and pop.
| Song Length |
3:36 |
Genre |
Country - Contemporary, Folk - Country |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Blissful, Cheerful |
Subject |
Happiness, Life |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
SHINE ON
Sitting by the firelight
Basking in the moonlight
Waiting for the sunlight
So I can shine on
Your sweet face
takes pride of place
in my heart
in my mind
oh yeah yeah yeah
CHORUS
Shine on...smile when you do
Shine on...let love come to you
Shine on...when you're feeling blue
Shine on...for me and for you
Living for each day
Not squandering it away
I wanna make my way
So I can shine on
Sitting by the firelight
Basking in the moonlight
Waiting for the sunlight
So I can shine on
REPEAT CHORUS
In your eyes
I see the light
It's shining bright
shining bright
Oh yeah yeah yeah
REPEAT CHORUS
In your eyes
I see the light
Walking on the soft, white sand
Listening to my favourite band
Travelling this wonderful land
So I can shine on, shine on, so I can shine on, shine on
REPEAT CHORUS
Still sitting by the firelight
Basking in the moonlight
Waiting for the sunlight
So I can shine on, shine on, so I can shine on, shine on