Give me a word
Give me a sign
Show me where to look
Tell me what will I find?
What will I find?
Lay me on the ground
Or fly me in the sky
Show me where to look
Tell me what will I find?
What will I find?

(Yeah)
(Yeah)
(Yeah)

Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down

Love is in the water
Love is in the air
Show me where to look
Tell me will love be there?
Will love be there?
Teach me how to speak
Teach me how to share
Teach me where to go
Tell me will love be there?
Will love be there?

(Yeah)
(Yeah)
(Yeah)

Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down

Give me a word
Give me a sign
Show me where to look
Tell me what will I find?
What will I find?
Lay me on the ground
Or fly me in the sky
Show me where to look
Tell me what will I find?
What will I find?

(Yeah)
(Yeah)
(Yeah)

Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down

I'm gonna let it shine
I'm gonna let it shine
Heaven send a light, let it shine on me
Hey yeah
Hey yeah
Heaven send a light, let it shine on me
(Shine)
Shine on me
(Shine)
Well come on and shine

Overall Meaning

Collective Soul's song "Shine" is a plea for guidance, love, and understanding from a higher power. The chorus repeatedly begs for "Heaven to let [its] light shine down," indicating that the singer is in a dark place and looking for a way out. The first verse asks for direction with the lines "Give me a word/Give me a sign/Show me where to look/Tell me what will I find?" The second verse shifts to a desire for love and connection, with the lines "Love is in the water/Love is in the air/Show me where to look/Tell me will love be there?" The final verse returns to the plea for guidance, echoing the first verse's questions.

The use of the word "Heaven" implies a religious or spiritual context, but the song's lyrics do not point towards any specific religion or faith. Instead, it seems to be more of a general call for help and hope from whatever form of divinity a person believes in. The repetition of the chorus, with its driving guitar riff and catchy "whoa" vocals, creates a sense of urgency and catharsis that makes the song popular with audiences.

Line by Line Meaning

Give me a word
Requesting guidance or direction

Give me a sign
Requesting a signal or indication

Show me where to look
Requesting assistance in finding a clear path or direction

Tell me what will I find?
Requesting clarity on the outcome of one's search or efforts

What will I find?
An extension of the previous line's request for clarity

Lay me on the ground
Showing willingness to be vulnerable and open to new experiences

Or fly me in the sky
Showing a willingness to take risks and explore new opportunities

Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Expressing a desire to receive guidance or inspiration from a higher power

Love is in the water
Asserting that love is present in the world

Love is in the air
Reiterating the previous assertion about the presence of love

Teach me how to speak
Requesting assistance in communicating effectively

Teach me how to share
Requesting guidance on how to share one's feelings, experiences, and wisdom with others

Tell me will love be there?
Requesting clarity on whether or not love will be present in a particular situation

Will love be there?
An extension of the previous line's request for clarity

Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Reiterating the desire for guidance or inspiration from a higher power

I'm gonna let it shine
Declaring a willingness to be open and authentic, and to share one's light with others

Heaven send a light, let it shine on me, Hey yeah, Hey yeah
A continuation of the request for guidance or inspiration from a higher power

Shine on me
Reiterating the request for guidance or inspiration

Well come on and shine
Expressing enthusiasm for the guidance or inspiration being given

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ed Roland

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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@irisgonzalez-caulder4817

4y↑3

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@yazbit

1y↑372

Give me a word
Give me a sign
Show me where to look
Tell me, what will I find?
What will I find?
Lay me on the ground
And fly me in the sky
Show me where to look
Tell me, what will I find?
What will I find?
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Love is in the water
Love is in the air
Show me where to look
Tell me, will love be there?
Will love be there?
Teach me how to speak
Teach me how to share
Teach me where to go
Tell me, will love be there?
Will love be there?
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Give me a word
Give me a sign
Show me where to look
Tell me, what will I find?
What will I find?
Lay me on the ground
And fly me in the sky
Show me where to look
Tell me, what will I find?
What will I find?
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
I'm gonna let it shine
I'm gonna let it shine
Heaven's little light gonna shine on me
Hey, yeah, hey, yeah
Heaven's little light gonna shine on me
(Shine) Shine on me, yeah
(Shine) Come on and shine

@bonesnsmitty

4y↑425

Give me a word,
Give me a sign.
Show me where to look,
Tell me what will I find?
What will I find?
What will I find?

Lay me on the ground,
Or fly me in the sky.
Show me where to look,
Tell me what will I find?
What will I find?
What will I find?

Yeah
Yeah
Yeah

Whoa, heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, heaven let your light shine down

Love is in the water,
Love is in the air.
Show me where to look,
Tell me will love be there?
Will love be there?

Teach me how to speak,
Teach me how to share.
Teach me where to go,
Tell me will love be there?
Will love be there?

Yeah
Yeah
Yeah

Whoa, heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, heaven let your light shine down

Yeah
Yeah
Yeah

Whoa, heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, heaven let your light shine down

I'm gonna let it shine
I'm gonna let it shine
Heaven's little light, gonna shine on me
O Hey yeah, hey yeah
Heaven's little light, shine on me

(Shine) Shine on me hey hey, hey hey yeah
(Shine) C'mon and shine

revised for nijajjenn ...yeah ;)

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@atlanticrecords

4y↑1.2K

Love 90s Rock & Grunge? Check out the 90s Rock & Grunge Hits Playlist 🤘♥︎
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@lenchenes

4y↑37

We do miss grunge

@mikey_suzefour

4y↑12

@@irisgonzalez-caulder4817 That awesome Joel guitar solo (2:47-3:12)

@irisgonzalez-caulder4817

4y↑6

@@mikey_suzefour
@ RMC

@sandradocouto586

4y↑6

Tradução

@irisgonzalez-caulder4817

4y↑3

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@thomasmoody8708

1y↑3.2K

My 3 year old son had been diagnosed with an aggressive brain stem tumor, medulloblastoma, in 1993. He and his two-year old sister LOVED this song, jumping on the bed and yelling out the chorus "Wooohhh" as I played it over and over in late 1993 and early 1994. He passed in February, 1994 but I'll never forget this song as it made him imminently happy in his last days!!

@divergingperspective8963

1y↑95

Bless you.

@steventrujillo6648

1y↑30

Awoooooooooooooooooo

@coffeemixer4292

1y↑76

Sorry about your son.❤

@sebastianmunguia791

1y↑27

@@coffeemixer4292 Me too.

@mariapadula5017

1y↑59

So sorry 😔 glad it brings you good memories of your sweet boy 💗

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@dragontaletarot

30w↑544

That grungey guitar riff with the 'yeah' is an ultimate 90s rock sound 😎

@lisaparsons4124

20w↑13

Yes I agree and such a awesome song and group 👍

@pavlovdogs1178

19w↑7

Yes it is. Love this song

@andrewgraham7659

17w↑5

Yeah and it came and went with 90s. No one can write consistently good music anymore. I hate the hit and miss attitude....

@lisaparsons4124

17w↑3

@@andrewgraham7659 it's a awesome song awe group I remember in the 90s

@agirlwhol0ves_music

16w↑3

the truth😎😎

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@johndelaney837

46w↑759

This is one of those rare songs, when the first time you heard it... You knew you loved it!

@lisaparsons4124

41w↑6

Yes I agree 💯 awesome song and group

@edwardwritt3820

40w↑2

Well ssid . Thank you ❤

@vicentesilva3734

40w↑2

remember cold case season 3 ep 20 song this music early

@OnlyAManSentFromTheLord

36w↑3

100%

@Stack_the_4ranks

36w

In my case, it’s quite the opposite. You should listen to Linkin Park if you’re a fan of HARD, ALETERNATIVE, and electronic rock. Or if you like AJR, you might like their last album, one more light. Well, last OFFICIAL song. The others are remixes and 20th anniversary additions which there’s 2 so far.

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@lisaedmister3460

3y↑4.4K

My husband told me he loved this song & I should listen to it. He passed 32 days later. RIP, my beloved, Michael. I still listen 25 yrs later 💙

@buy_bloxycola6932

3y↑110

Sorry for your loss.

@lisaedmister3460

3y↑102

Ty. Full Circle brought back a smile, wonderful memories & 3 beautiful children... Adults, now )

@lisaedmister3460

3y↑75

You don't forget but you eventually move on. I'm 60 now but not adverse to further communication ☮️💕🎶

@f1koh

3y↑32

Damn, rest in peace

@DawnXMarie

3y↑18

🖤

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@user-yh8ce7tg8l

5y↑4.3K

After all these years, I just realized that Collective Soul might have been one of the most underrated bands of the 90s.

@whataboutthepotatoes6085

5y↑37

totally agree

@zebradun7407

5y↑35

Affirmative.

@gamer3100

5y↑20

....Yeah... :P

@jonathanhaynie3693

5y↑90

Them and Blind melon.

@evanb1470

5y↑5

Yep

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@danabnormal5988

44w↑204

An old friend died a few days ago. I hadn't seen him in a long time, but I have a clear memory of us riding in his Grand Am in the early morning, belting this song on the radio. Here's to you, Chris.

@lisaparsons4124

41w↑5

So sorry for your friend Chris I can smpithise,my friend Doug passed away.Collective soul a awesome group

@normaray3901

9w↑2

Sorry for your loss.

@Mr.Oblivian

9w↑3

So based bro… May Chris rest in peace

@michiwoman

8w↑1

Hope you feel better now. Hugs.

@edwardwritt3820

8w↑1

❤

@CheechChechiemon

3y↑3.1K

This is the kind of calming song your dad played in the car at medium-low volume while driving the family home on the highway late at night, front windows rolled down with a cool breeze coming in, you and your siblings asleep in the back.

@alexuribe9989

3y↑169

we really been living the same life huh

@bekkahartest3687

3y↑22

@@alexuribe9989 FRRRRR

@samhouston2000

3y↑61

This the song of my time, I guess I am old, very old now. But I do not consider myself old though.

@maximummatt73

3y↑35

......ON WEED

@leunrphantom9524

3y↑19

For me it's coming back after getting a load of candy and arriving by the truck my dad used to drive at the trailer my grandma lives in to spend the night there.

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@bejbenn

2y↑393

My sweet husband Benny played this song for me when we first met and every time we were in his vehicle. It was a favorite of ours, held a lot of meaning for us. He passed 4 months ago. We were together 27 yrs, married almost 24. I still listen to it. Love you Benny Bear.

@jeronimolegua6606

2y↑7

sorry! that's beautiful sharing such a great song 🙏

@jamesdixon6792

2y↑7

So sorry, Bev. What a nice memory to have of your Benny Bear!

@jimmydeboy

2y↑5

Lovely memory Bev, thanks for sharing it and I hope your coping with your loss 🙏

@danielbayesRebecca

2y↑5

Thank you for sharing the sweet memory of your husband and the special connection this song has. I lost my wife if 17 years too and it’s amazing the way music brings you back. God bless!

@nekeb5421

2y↑4

🙏

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@weeklyfascination

13w↑64

One of the best guitar solos out there. Not to mention, one of the best guitar songs.

@snickerinmuttley1204

13w↑2

Ross Childress can bend a note.

@rebeccazamora2662

12w

True that

@chelseabowling-tl4rs

41w↑208

This song represents a time when music was simple but great

@heb430

39w↑5

Nah, the alternative revolution brought alot of junk that degenerated into angry uncontrolled fires. This song brought light to an era that was getting increasingly dark.

@cmolodiets

17w↑2

it's still extremely simple today. You just need an auto-tune

@lisaparsons4124

Yes I agree remember in the 90s, great song

@michiwoman

8w↑1

Well said!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@pyrobryan

3y↑870

They played a concert in Savannah, GA in the early 2000's. It was outdoors down by the river. A storm rolled in shortly after they took the stage and it started raining and lightning pretty bad. And this storm was no joke. Half the crowd left for cover because it was intense. Huge rain drops just pouring down. Lightning not too far away lighting up the sky. They all kind of gathered at the back of the stage for a minute, then came running back out. The singer said something about how they were making them call off the concert due to the weather, but they weren't going to leave until they played the song we all came to hear. Then they rocked this song out while getting soaked. Nobody would have blamed them for leaving when they were told to, but they hung in there for us and I'll always remember that.

@richestninjas1881

3y↑52

Sounds like it was a once in a lifetime experience, I wish I was there.

@GregJoshuaW

3y↑22

That's awesome dedication really. Great memory and experience.

@MALTESEFALCON1

3y↑9

in a van down by the river

@Nadia_-di3bw

3y↑10

Aww, they love their fans.

@ceoofracism206

3y↑38

Imagine this: “Heaven let your light shine down” *huge lighting strike

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@RMSAquitaniafan55

3y↑1.6K

Don't ask if people are still listening in 2020, nobody actually stopped listening to songs like this

@ronnietoots6797

3y↑13

december 22 2020, love these guys!,,,,, I can almost play this on my guitar....lol

@alvingomes9476

3y↑5

cool yes

@Sunshine215clfh

3y↑17

Jesus died and rose again to save you from Hell, but you must accept him as your savior first. These Bible verses explain how you can accept Jesus as your Savior and have eternal life (John 3:16, Romans 3:23, 6:23, 5: 8-9, 8:28, 10: 9-10, 10:13, Ephesians 2: 8-9, John 14: 6, John 1: 1, 1 John 5: 7, Hebrews 11, James 1:17, 1 Corinthians 15: 51-55, 1 Thessalonians 4: 13-18, Revelation 21: 4 -6) 🙂

@Maija56

3y↑4

@Chad Chesterfield yes- it's a go to on my playlist to vibe on

@Maija56

3y↑3

@Chad Chesterfield thank you.

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@larrychuchua6287

9w↑13

Thank you Father in Heaven ❤

@JF-ym8gm

8w↑2

Amen.

@ddpayne1

7w↑2

This is the Way, oh Lord Jesus Shine!!

@randymarsengill6035

36w↑60

I’m going back to the nineties. I think left my soul there. 😎

@tianshansky

12w↑4

Collectively, I think we all feel that we left our souls there!

@mabikirejulie

7w↑1

Am ryt behind u...

@gregoryhedges5558

I think a lot of people did 😢

@Yyyyzyyy

17w↑76

The most recognizable first 1/2 second of a song from the '90s and perhaps ever.

@lisaparsons4124

Awesome group and song

@bme9161

2y↑882

Songs like this make me forget what a mess the world is these days. Stay blessed everyone. 😎

@Idreamoftrucks316

2y↑11

Amen

@willliammaymay1402

2y↑3

Going to a campsite and this song will come with me. Thanks for a great memory.☮️

@robertoduharte2502

2y↑1

@catlover59

2y↑2

Me too.All bout shine and heaven.

@jillw2015

2y↑1

❤️ yes I soooooooo so soooooooo agree

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@brandonblack1374

4y↑6.4K

I'm going back to the 90's let me know if you need anything

@akashrathore5699

4y↑282

The Soviet union

@ar70sgirl

4y↑517

Can you bring my kids back? I know you can’t .. I just wish they were with me but that’s really selfish of me. I miss them when I’m here and they’re both in Heaven. Thought it would be other way around but

@deepdall876

4y↑119

My soul

@MarkLada

4y↑260

500 shares of apple please..

@loganbremerman1248

4y↑220

A heart shaped box

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@garrettmarquart6702

7w↑18

My granddaughter is just a couple months away from her 2nd Birthday. She and my soon to be 27 year old son are extremely ill running 104.5 fevers and my daughter in law is running herself ragged trying to take care of everything. I just copied and texted a link of this to her to be uplifting.
Started reading the comments left and wanted to say there are obviously a ton of great people out there. Everything was so kind and loving....Im truly moved!!!❤❤❤

@geoffwebber8317

6w↑1

I hope and pray things improve for your lovley family your in my thoughts and prayers god bless you all stay strong ⚘⚘⚘💝💖👨‍👩‍👦‍👦🐇🦜🌈🌞🦄☯️🙏

@garrettmarquart6702

@@geoffwebber8317 Thank you❤💯

@jamesbaxterandthebeachball7005

4w↑1

Keep the faith brother , godspeed to u and ur family.

@caroldegler2619

8w↑6

The good old days!!

@lurknlurch

ya remember my father and me listening to this riding around the city when i was a boy sure do miss that guy

@widowrumstrypze9705

3y↑250

Dancing with my chubby little baby in the sunlit kitchen 27yrs ago, today is Mother's Day, and I felt blessed to hear his voice on the phone.

@angelinacc4206

3y↑2

Who’s voice

@lisadc4681

@@angelinacc4206 Her son

@angelinacc4206

@@lisadc4681 okay !!

@markbrown9765

3y↑7

We just saw them last night with our 26 year old son. One of my memories....my wife was a nurse (retired now) and it was a Saturday or Sunday so I'm home with our infant son while she's at work. I'm holding him dancing in our living room to their song "The World I Know". Got a little teary when they played it last night...misting a little now as I type this. Good memory.

@lilmamagc

2y↑3

@@markbrown9765 I'm 25 but this makes me want to call my parents. haha

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@joshuaconway8874

1y↑931

My mom had this cd and gave it to me when I was 6 yrs old. She is the strongest woman in the world to me. Raised 5 kids on her own no family helped us. Prayers she is very sick and she means the world to me.

@odditiesparanormalmysterie1723

1y↑26

Just saw this.
Lifting her and you up in prayer

@richavic4520

1y↑14

Got it.
In for you, too.

@michaeldix3329

1y↑19

I pray God bless your mother and your family.

@alanbarnes7831

1y↑12

PRAYERS!

@bernddasbrot231

1y↑11

all the best wishes for your mother! god bless you and your family

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@Carr4563

30w↑53

Seen Collective Soul Live twice and they played Shine both times. Easily the best song of 1994 and hardly debatable the whole 90’s decade. Collective Soul was on fire in the 90’s

@lisaparsons4124

Awesome song,and group, I remember in1994,when I was 27

@jack______________2225

Mr. Jones by Counting Crows, Wonderwall by Oasis ,Sacrifice by Creed are right up there. Good music ended in the 90's.

@kristinzirk9575

43w↑109

Thank you Collective Soul for sharing your wonderful music with us.

@lisaparsons4124

Yes I agree awesome song and group

@SunBunz

5y↑1.5K

My dad loved this song. It makes me think of him...he died about 3 years ago. I still love this song, but it's so hard to sing it without crying."Heaven...let your light shine down." 😢 I miss you, Dad. 💔 He would've been 64 now. He died at 61.

@stevenattanasso2003

5y↑34

I am 64 ..... I have no children ( ever )
You sound like a "good" kid .....

My Father was an EXTREMELY good looking Man ....
He tried His best to teach Me Right from Wrong ......
Most important of all , HE LOVED ME .......

@23evilone

5y↑10

R.I.P

@wardedthorn6523

5y↑12

I'm so sorry. I'm glad you have something to keep you close to him, if nothing else.

@SunBunz

5y↑6

Steven Attanasso thank you. I try my best. And your dad sounds like he was a wonderful father. No matter how old we get, we always miss those who raised us and/or loved us.

@wardedthorn6523

5y↑7

@@SunBunz Sounds like he was a truly special man. It actually reminds me of the story of my maternal grandmother, a severe alcoholic who constantly neglected my mother and her two siblings. It's a very long story, and I don't know all the details, but I do know that her Christmas/birthday present (my aunt was actually born on Christmas day, believe it or not!) to them on, what I believe was my mom's 17th year of life, was to go to rehab.
She hasn't have a drop of alcohol since that day and is now slowly approaching her last days from congestive heart failure. She probably has no more than a few years left, sadly. Still, she's had a long and fulfilling life of about 75 years, so I can't complain. I'm going to miss her so much.

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@melissa-by3xt

1y↑292

My dad and I would go cruising back roads in a small town in northern Kentucky, and drink some beer when this song came on we would JAM out. Dad passed away and I played it at his funeral. Love this song!!!

@biancar3932

42w↑8

Thanks for sharing this beautiful memory

@lisaparsons4124

41w↑5

Yes a awesome song and group I remember in 1993, when I was 27

@lukestocks4370

33w↑5

That's an awesome memory to have

@kaylagordon135

23w↑3

What town did you live in? I grew up in grant county KY, small town called Crittenden. Me and my dad love this song. So sorry to hear about your dad

@sarahwantstoseescotland4253

21w↑3

@@kaylagordon135 I live in Pendleton County, myself. A lot of Northern Kentucky residents apparently have great taste in music lol

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@DevonCristina

10w↑8

Song just brings you back in time, a happy nostalgic feeling.

@prepbrothershomestead9410

As a teenager back then I remember coming home from goofing off and finding my Dad at his stereo with my Collective Soul tape in it looking for this song. He looked at me with a BIG smile and said, "Find that, YEAH, song you listen too for me ". It is a memory I will remember forever!! Thanks Collective Soul for that!! I MISS and LOVE YOU DAD!!! Every Day!!!

@erichall4222

8y↑3.8K

Me and my best friend Brandy. 10th grade and not a care in the world. Now, I'm 39 and she passed in 2001. Always gonna be a bond with this song and now she lets her light shine down. #fuckcancer

@kevgor138

8y↑77

+eric hall Sorry to hear about your friend. This song is very powerful and nostalgic for A LOT of people. Underrated band.

@kidproblem1

8y↑49

+eric hall may brandy rest in peace

@coalminergroupie

8y↑31

Hugs, Eric

@cm9453

8y↑26

Sorry to hear of your friend... great song ....

@peacefullnesss

8y↑13

🙏💙

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@yazbit

1y↑372

@missdarlene7

1y↑7

@missdarlene7 Thank You So Much for the lyrics to this Song 😻‼️❤️ Sincerely Darlene an American Girl Who has a thing for drummers ❤️❤️❤️

@CDubzWhat

1y↑5

straight goosebumps <3 Praise God Baby

@Melissa.Carlos

1y↑2

Wrongggg lol

@srfoy6493

1y↑2

Love it ! Whoa

@brucespruce5597

51w↑1

probably find a 🌭 in your🥯...lol

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@mickiamajor8110

28w↑18

Thank you Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis and Nile Rodgers for writing this masterpiece💛
"Heaven let your light shine down" 💛🌞🌝🌼🌻🤘🏿🤟🏿 Thank you, Collective Soul 💛💛

@skorpiogrl

20w↑2

How did I not know this??????? 😲♥

@lisabrowning8215

@@skorpiogrlthat is what I said!!!¡

@fel1pus

6w↑4

Today I needed this song. I feel good now.

@nicoleeverett1696

2y↑539

I miss the 90s, we had the best music, tv shows and movies. This will forever be a great song

@troym.reaves5935

2y↑19

Right and even video Games..the 1990s had the best everything

@michaelbirke6050

1y↑14

I’m 70 but I can feel your comment. One grows older, times change. Music has a unique quality to bring one back to the good times before life gets complicated. You certainly had a bunch of great bands to listen to. ❤

@nicoleeverett1696

1y↑6

@@michaelbirke6050 I couldn't agree more. Music really speaks to the soul through every phase of life, which is incredible

@jacobusackermann5254

1y↑8

I was lucky to have enjoyed the best music since the sixtys up to the ninetys. Unfortunetely afterwards music failed miserably with no depth, no good lyrics and no emotion. So sad for us older people. At least we had the opportunity to experience the best music and have the best musicians of all times.

@thystaff742

1y↑6

Not the best, but at least a portion of it wasn't total trash till the transition to the the 2000s.

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@PanikStudios

3y↑707

I graduated college because of this song. I played this song on repeat during an all nighter to help me write an essay. I got an A.

@alvingomes9476

3y↑9

cool

@serendipityruleslife3615

3y↑12

Well done

@blakegregory969

3y↑10

Awesome....Good taste in music too.

@cegalo3634

3y↑5

Nice :)

@literallyneversleep6820

3y↑4

Damn YAS!

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@JohnnyCardinale

35w↑40

This band is WAY underrated.

@tanyawinters7099

10w↑5

I named my youngest daughter after this song; Heaven. Every time i hear it i send it to her and think about her and how beautiful she turned out to be. "HEAVEN LET YOUR LIGHT SHINE DOWN."

@Nirvana-For-All

2y↑470

The bass line is a killer... always loved it... Miss the 90's...

@cynbartek9324

2y↑5

I miss the '80s more. But I agree.

@roar64

1y↑5

I didn't even live in the 90's but I still feel like I miss it somehow.

@deafmusician2

1y↑1

Reasonably easy to play. Try playing the bass line to STP's Plush. Every time I think I've got it, I don't.

@sandeefitch5710

Omg yes so do I!! #80sbaby90skid #neverforgetit

@lesliecheneydasilva8319

1y↑2

Anybody else would re live the 90s???

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@elijahhughes4280

8y↑149

You ever realize that you are actually happy? Life has kicked, punched and bit you to keep you down, and yet you still find a way smile a genuine smile at the end of the day?

@Spoonmancometogether

8y↑4

shut the fuck up. you're a kiwi.

@mr.whiskers3283

8y↑2

Life has bitten you?!

@elijahhughes4280

Mr. Whiskers Hell yeah.

@bashafacin

8y↑11

Depression hurts man! Heaven leat ya light shine down!

@elijahhughes4280

8y↑6

It might be the weed....

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@stellacarrier8341

43w↑61

Shine by Collective Soul is both a healing and well made 90s classic alternative rock song to listen to. This imaginative and soul nourishing song metaphorically made a mark on my memory again today when I unexpectedly heard this classic within a 90 minute span on two local radio stations.

@leannkasso7750

10w↑5

Heaven let your light shine down.

@rjamesyork

3y↑302

28 years those riffs still make me bang my head compulsively.

@arturodelfabbro2634

3y↑3

Yes , i feel the same . This was also from the very first time i heard It , back in the 90 ' s , of course . I always remember this beautiful one and i still love It . So special , for me .

@albertojimenez1516

3y↑1

Hell Yeah¡¡

@DoiInthanon1897

3y↑1

Lol yeah 🤣

@michelehelton661

Fa'sho

@Nancy01ola

3y↑614

This song will never get old ❤

@miameramusic

2y↑6

It is pretty timeless. The guitars and production are amazing, but the lyrics are what make it a classic.

@Thraxraganharapollyus

2y↑4

Like an Anti-Vax baby.

@tombillard5264

2y↑5

Cool never does

@MassiveMouniFlaps

Virginia Tech brought me here

@Deadpool3203

Facts

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@glenrosarian2352

22w↑28

I heard this on our hard-rock radio station today. Forgot how good it was! I had to play it again on YouTube immediately. The 1990's was full of great alternative rock!

@dancalvert3697

35w↑16

My dad passed 2 weeks ago and I've been listening to some of his favorite songs and this one is definitely on the list...

@ronnyparker

33w↑1

good times

@Nirvanaandsimpsonsrule

11w↑1

I’m sorry about what happened with your dad. You are doing such a good deed. I hope you are doing okay.

@mr.grimms4645

1y↑223

I feel this song has one of most underrated guitar solos. The whole song is relatively simple and the solo just goes ham.

@soyboy29

1y↑5

Sure

@lucynelly6287

52w↑6

I agree 😢

@maggiefollett636

43w↑3

Get thee into the underrated corner

@savageman819

42w↑3

This song, and Free Bird are simply unbeatable.

@StreetFighter2010

42w↑5

Their guitarist has a mastery of fast pentatonic scales played in correct meter - clean, accurate, and quick. 👍🏽

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@chrisgriffin7357

4y↑618

The only rock song they allowed played at bible camp

@philipjones5431

4y↑55

Just listen to what I had to in the 70's. Sprit in the Sky. It was cool at camp also way back them. Amen 🙏. I'm 60 now and I'm still a heavy Rocker lol. I pull up to Stop Lights and Stop Signs with loud music like God Smack, Tool and many others that I like and it's funny when the young ones look at me and do a double take like WTF lol. It makes me laugh. When Rock and Roll is in your soul. You have to play it loud and proud lol. No matter what age you are. Keep on Rockin y'all. We still live in the best Country ever. Love and care for one another. Also learn how to forgive. If you can't forgive how can God forgive you. Don't be hateful because it's better to get hugs and kisses insted of bruises and stitches. Your skin color doesn't define who or what you are. The content of you caretor does. Don't be afraid to have integrity. Be a free thinker. Live is to shot. All men die but only a few ever live.

@Outward1957

4y↑9

@@philipjones5431 couldn't say it better..

@damoneubanks9075

4y↑64

I heard Slayer for the first time at church camp in 1987 as an example of "devil's music" to avoid. They took us to a mall to hang out a couple days later and I went straight to the record store and bought the Reign in Blood album on cassette and rocked it on my Walkman the rest of the time I was there. 👹

@skiptowne8299

4y↑10

Damon Eubanks When you play cards with the devil, don't be surprised when the last hand you get dealt isn't the one you were expecting.

@terrycolpitts6617

4y↑8

What about DC Talk, Jars of Clay and other Christian rock bands?

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@JacksonGuitarsPlayer03

10w↑5

A legendary classic

@kicktotheliver

50w↑66

I saw them last night at the Paramount in Huntington. They may have aged physically, but their concert sounded like an album, they were that good!

@patrickd3957

48w

I'm going to see them next week

@imeejessamiculob7841

47w↑1

wow❤

@joeboyd1547

1y↑137

This band should be in the rock and roll hall of fame.

@tigermilk7554

19w↑5

Well they are in the Georgia music hall of fame fwiw

@pavlovdogs1178

19w↑5

I agree.

@melissa-by3xt

14w↑1

Yes

@RodrigoSilvaDiaz

8y↑1.5K

Oh 90's music, Please COME BACK!!

@eligallet5879

8y↑19

+Rodrigo Silva I totally agree, today its all about pop and rap

@mpapalionakis7816

8y↑5

+Eli Gallet ok thats totally not fair to say. theres still a lot of awesome stuff around today. mumford and sons, of monsters and men, florence and the machine, among others are pretty solid albeit softer alt-rock groups. plus the good oldies are still around. blink 182, fall out boy. rhcp, and weezer are still alive and kicking.

@ScaniaEtPalingenesis

8y↑22

+Matthew Papalionakis The only good band you mentioned is RHCP.

@christophersalinas2726

8y↑1

+Rodrigo Silva yeah!

@MzBra66

8y↑6

yeah 90s was a great era for music, especially this stuff. but their new stuff is awesome so that's a plus :P

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@danielqualls7653

43w↑16

Who's still jammin this in 2023, damn brings back a lot of memories?

@countrygirl366

40w↑21

July 2023 and I'm still loving this song as much as I did when it came out

@russell21590

3y↑186

I remember riding in my father's truck as a kid to the store and he put this song on. He said, "Son, it's days like this it's good to be a man."

@mista8954

3y↑5

my dad would put this song while on the highway country roads

@TheUnforgiven59

2y↑2

Very nice.

@todcornellier1689

2y↑5

I was that dad..Jethro Tull,Pink Floyd,Rush ,The Beatles..I am taking them all to see Collective Soul..July 31..

@rlittle924

@@todcornellier1689 WOW! That's awesome!

@gracie99999

it’s tru almost everyday

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@Lemurido

2y↑359

I just discovered this song and I'm in love. It just makes me go back to when I was a kid and feels amazing. Warm, safe, free. So damn good.

@AppliedFool042

2y↑5

You've missed out my friend but you're here now and that's what matters.

@malloryarroy9887

2y↑1

🙌😎

@luckyduck2928

2y↑1

No matter where I've lived this song is always in the top 50 rock songs on the rock radio station

@LuckyLarry33

2y↑4

watching beast wars after school then playing with super soakers til dark then coming home and reading a goosebumps before bed hehe

@jms0676

43w↑25

Reliving the 90's with amazing music from that era! There will never be music like this again.

@anonymousanonymous4238

3y↑160

I am 33 years old and I have known this song since I was 7. That is literally pretty much my whole life. As I started to hit towards my adolescence in the late 1990s I can remember buying this album at a place called music warehouse. I was in middle school and I had a portable cd player and a swing set in my backyard. Sometimes, I would listen to this song on repeat using both those things for HOURS on end. Fun times!

@owenc585

3y↑3

Ive been listening to Collective Soul since i was about 5 or 6 i liked their Home Album, still listen to them daily, im only 15 years old in case your wondering, great band

@rsgirrl

3y↑3

Sony Walkman

@anonymousanonymous4238

3y↑3

@@rsgirrl I remember the walkman! It was actually their son heavy off their dosage album that go me into them. I would hear it and blast it on my walkman while sneaking the radio onto the local rock station cause at the time I wasn't allowed to listen to it lol.

@anonymousanonymous4238

3y↑1

@@owenc585 I have that album too. Seen them twice live.

@anonymousanonymous4238

3y↑1

@@owenc585 I was only a few years younger than you are now when I started liking them. I knew their other stuff before I knew that I knew it because I have a sibling 4 years older than me and I liked the music on his radio station LOL. Siblings and parents help!

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@essedragonzote

3y↑123

Im 41 years old and this song still sounds COOL like the first time!!! Hellyeahhhh!!!

@user-ug5fs1pg4y

32w↑33

This band rocks! Everything is bomb!The music and especially his voice. Great memories that I will always treasure.

@V3x0r

31w↑1

They're still going strong and Ed sounds as good as ever. See them live!

@lisaparsons4124

29w↑1

Yes I agree 💯 love this song 💞 awesome group and a great night to you

@emileebaughn7659

28w

It's a classic

@stephaniewhite5644

49w↑29

This is one of my very favorite songs from the 1990s! I still love it! Brings back so many special memories!❤

@calikat8654

8y↑575

Growing up in the 90s, I never realized how great it was. Now I REALLY miss it!!

@NeedsContent

8y↑9

+Kelley Pike I second that. Where did the years go...

@outnleftfield

8y↑2

+Kelley Pike i was grown in the 90's but as far as music goes..the 90's completely rule!

@outnleftfield

+Kelley Pike i thought on it and the decade of the music was concept '88 to '98 it fades quickly from there imho

@jamesprovost1539

8y↑4

yea I would love to go back to the 90's

@edwardstarling1835

8y↑4

+Kelley Pike yea that shit was fun as hell. great music too.

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@sleepyflowerlover

3y↑113

This is definitely a classic song that will be listened to for generations. To put it simply, it's an legendary song.

@Hardcoreghetto3laster94

2y↑1

Yahhh....

@dereklukasik4726

2y↑1

yep legendary

@impressiveprogressive7343

29w↑9

All these guys were the voices of a generation and in the 90s they were the sounds of a decade. Gin Blossoms, Match Box 20, Candle Box, Bush, Toad the Wet Sprocket, Goo Goo Dolls All of those bands had that distinctive 90's ingredients to their productions. Listening to them now puts me in another place and time, in some cases with some that are no longer with us. There will never be another decade that sounds like the 90's.

@user-ud4yp1sq8l

27w

Gotta give props to the pumpkins too. Who had a song called Drown that this song kinda sounds like 🤷‍♂️

@lisaparsons4124

20w

And candle box sound Garden a awesome groups

@larrychuchua6287

8w↑4

We shine together ❤❤

@pedroambrocio7390

3y↑34

It was 1995 and I had just arrived in the US, didn’t know a word of English but I loved their music even if I didn’t understand the words. A few years later, I learned the language and were able to understand the lyrics. Since then, Collective Soul is one of my all time favorite bands!. Great music!

@Okk030

2y↑2

That's badass brother keep rocking

@robmckinley5475

2y↑61

Why was the 90's the greatest decade for music. The sheer quality, depth and variety is just astonishing

@darrincassidy9045

1y↑6

Guess you weren't around in the 60s 70s or 80s

@tinydancer36

@@darrincassidy9045 I was born 67 years ago and there was some good music over the decades!!

@lauriecain-moore4236

8w↑3

PEACE AND LOVE ALWAYS TO COLLECTIVE SOUL

@kristenwittmeier1707

1y↑11

Oh my gosh…. I remember when this song came out. I was in 7th grade. I remember the song, sound, the long hair. I loved this song. Wow. What a different time. Collective Soul was a good band. It had some hits.

@Mentallogic15

9y↑164

Some day this song will become a big time classic. It could have easily compete against the great ones of early days.

@609InYourCoffeeMaker

9y↑7

Fredtheguitarguy I'm aware of this too, but why would that interfere with listening to a great song?

@609InYourCoffeeMaker

9y↑2

Fredtheguitarguy Ah, I see. Yeah, I guess it's hard not to think about Cho when listening to it. Still a good song though, I guess cause it's somewhat of an upbeat/relaxing song at times that it helped cheer Cho up? Maybe that's why he listened to it a lot, I mean? Not sure, that's just one theory though.

@Mentallogic15

Fredtheguitarguy
Well yes, association can be a pain at times but you don't have to connect with everyone just because they breath too.

@RichSmiley

9y↑1

hahahah are you serious, these lyrics are the corniest of cheesedick garbage

@Mentallogic15

Good point, but many people, non-English speaking for example, only listen to the beat.

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@tylerblanchard2259

3y↑32

Found my mother passed when I was 11....this was her favorite song...31 now...I crank this shit and cry yearly.

@lenalennon8746

3y↑1

💕🙏🙏💕

@nadiradutt8470

WE HEAL THROUGH MUSIC ALSO HERZES

@kylealbrecht1399

Be well

@nadiradutt8470

@@kylealbrecht1399 THANK YOU

@laneriddle6893

46w↑23

This is a song I can listen to at any time, when I need to be honest with my soul, and when I’m enjoying the shit out of life. Underrated song, no question.

@user-wh6fn7ny7m

13w

😅

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13w

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@karentroyer9688

36w↑11

2023 and never get tired of it.. Brings back memories of much happier days, and the world wasn't such a f-up mess, just saying:-)

@jrobert9611

2y↑19

I’m 74 years young Love this music 🎶 👻🤙❤❤❤

@joeysn7hvn

💘 This Music Loves You Dude

@bonesnsmitty

4y↑425

@harrylaws2260

4y↑13

Yeah pretty dam good song

@melisaaday9041

4y↑1

Xrhee to

@icuabc1235

4y↑8

Datgum good song, just seen a cover band, after that I had to go find collective soul. It's been a long time, song still has that feeling.

@bonesnsmitty

4y↑9

@@icuabc1235 every generation has their music, but damn if the early 90s didn't bring it.

@ninjajjenn

4y↑7

Little disappointed you didn't put the "ya" in the lyrics. Messed me all up ! Lol

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@Superman_305

48w↑3

Everytime I'm driving in my truck and the sun is setting and I see that little sunlight that's still shining I think of all of my loved ones who passed away like my brother, my grandma, my niece and my dad, I take it as a sign from them telling me they're all watching over me and it makes my smile. I loved this song when I was a kid now I love it even more because it means so much more to me now.

@kallekas8551

Oh man! The 90s were amazing! It’s like all the rock from the previous 3+ decades matured… hard to describe.

@smokinbones1618

4y↑172

Rest in peace to all the ones we've lost and may heaven let your light shine down to remind us you're still there.

@pattyburton4051

4y↑2

amen!

@PinkOpal90

4y↑3

Amen! What a nice comment!

@steveronneyclaborn6402

Itlke I'm ready

@myongokkim2715

🔢ahylees

@ClaraDarko

10y↑1.1K

When music was good and life was sweet...

@empisamosir8243

6y↑6

indeed

@tacfinalzzz941

6y↑2

Clara Darko yes

@scpitbull19781978

6y↑3

Aint that the truth

@richardfluke6327

Clara Dark

@bradw3153

6y↑1

Yep

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@loremaster8475

33w↑7

for anyone who loves this song much love to you, bless you! and let your heaven shine down!

@williamcox955

19w↑4

This song is the soundtrack to many good times in my life. The 90’s were the happiest times I ever had, and some days I would give anything to live them over again.

@pavlovdogs1178

19w↑2

You said it brother.

@jacobsechler1515

1y↑133

My grandpa was on a slow decline with his health. The last time he was ever able to drive us, we just drove around. Looking for deer. Watching the sun set and sky. This song came on the radio he loved it. He was so funny he’d say the “yeah” in such a funny way to get me to laugh. I didn’t know this would be my last ride with him or last time jamming out in the car. This song makes me miss him so much. He was driving 10-15 under the limit and it still wasn’t slow enough.. time moves too fast. This was last October and I miss him more every day. He was like another father to me. I’ve always liked this song but that’s how I fell in love with it and became a favorite.

@angelamonk716

1y↑9

Sending positive vibes to you

@tiffanyburdine6086

50w↑8

Your story brought a tear to my eyes ❤️

@BK-zl5mp

41w↑3

God bless you and the memory

@kerrirogers3800

39w↑1

What a fabulous memory! So touching. God bless you!

@markyates4925

26w

❤yeah!💜

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@LASR71

4y↑656

I just grew a flannel shirt by listening to this one.

@hrdcoremetalchik

4y↑5

Lmao

@aliyamoon80

4y↑18

I laughed out loud, and scared my cat. Dude!

@amywatts7340

4y↑3

Yes!!!! Me too. ( 18apr2020)

@timmygressler7468

4y↑2

This wasn't grunge , lmao

@sunnydayincali

4y↑2

🤣

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@lorrainegerber154

14w↑4

One of the greatest bands ever

@jillschiavo7865

35w↑5

Raised my baby girl by myself when this song came out. She turned out AWESOME!! She didn’t think she wanted kids, but I’m getting a grandson next Wednesday c section. She’s been with her now husband for 19 years, 6 married!!

@terraflops

5y↑318

when music was about music. when rock was rock. This song will never die.

@vicdipietro9758

5y↑3

90s alternative my favorite music I was about 13 when this song came out great band I always would will love 90s alternative

@starlitblond

5y↑1

Z Dax For sure!!

@tgd6895

5y↑3

@@vicdipietro9758 IMO opinion Our 90s Alt is gonna stand the test of time like classic 60 n 70s and golden oldies. The 80s was the worst. Though as a young kid just getting into music GnR was my 1st Fav band. Still like iem now n then.

@leosouthworth8180

5y↑1

True that

@msn3033

5y↑1

music is still about music bro. opinions like this suck

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@Hereforham

5y↑1.2K

I spent an hour of my life trying to google this song...I couldnt remember a single word so I was typing in the guitar riff with woaaah...

When I found it, my life was complete

@KilgoreTrout-vo7uy

5y↑30

Lucky bastard! Took me 2 years to find one of their other songs.

@shadyb2128

5y↑13

I jus went through this exact same thing

@gabbyc3444

5y↑3

LOL

@tunnelcrawler3875

5y↑3

:D too funny! I've been there/

@joseluis-wd3hi

jajajaja sé lo que dices( know what you mean)

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@rsmith8434

17w↑3

Still playing this song 30 years later. Can’t play it without the volume way up.

@patriciadee1322

29w↑17

SHINE ,me encanta 👍💯 ,con mi hija todavía escuchamos su música , excelente 🔥❤️ y muchos recuerdos 😢❤🇨🇱🤗

@lisaparsons4124

29w

Yes I agree 💯 still love shine a awesome song, Collective soul a awesome group 😁❤️ have a great night

@menatwocrow868

2y↑27

I really enjoy music by Collective Soul, I'm soon to be 74 and listen 🎶 whenever I can. Great music all around.

@michaelrodgers2861

Helped me through my Mother's passing.

@zipop50

9y↑37

I have 45 years old..and i have to admit the 90's was the real best of my life.

@korupt12231982

9y↑1

Agreed

@shinzantetsu

8y↑3

+gustavo pereira yup, I loved Mtv so much back then, the animation shows were awesome

@erikunixarias

Me to brother. That I only think that I like in 2019 is bourbon cheers.

@charlierosenthal1889

18w↑3

One of the most 90’s music videos of the 90’s. Still love this song and it has such a great guitar solo!!!

@elizabethdominguez3115

44w↑17

Escuchar esta canción en 2023, me hizo regresar a mi niñez en los 90, la mejor época 😢

@dquezada82

2y↑109

My uncle passed about a month ago and when this song came out, he loved it! I would play it for him when I'd see him throughout the years and it was a flashback for the both of us. Anytime I hear this song I remember the times we'd be singing it on car trips

@jamesdixon6792

2y↑3

That is a nice memory to have TajinPapi!

@stevelusk9995

Hang in there bro!!

@rayraysmama1

46w↑4

I want to go back to the 90s who’s coming with me ❤

@samuelpike1248

42w↑15

Certainly one of the best songs of the 90's and very catchy

@mikey_suzefour

6y↑383

Heaven let your light shine down!

@jordanapplegarth800

6y↑1

Mikey_Suze Four by

@red380zzz

Donny Darko's sis?

@sarahendrix3132

5y↑1

♡♡♡

@alansmlth7989

5y↑8

JESUS LOVES YOU!

@lisaparsons2544

5y↑2

Love this song great singer and guitar

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@theresamealer3314

1y↑48

Just hearing this song(every time) makes me feel the light shine down& reading all your comments makes it radiate ✨

@ShannaM1

51w↑3

Will always see my son & my nephew Mason (RIP, Angel), rocking with their imaginary guitars to this song...those most certainly were the best days of my life. 💜✨️

@ISEEORBS

17w↑43

My best friend died when I was 22 years old. I made this our song so that everytime I heard it I can think about him for awhile. He died 28 years ago.

@reeasthgaming8531

13w↑1

Sorry for your loss

@uphillbothways2287

13w↑1

That's awesome! Not the part about him dying, of course, but the fact that 28 years later you can still find him through this song. I hope it's always a fond memory for you.

@georges.mccarthy

12w↑1

What matters is that he had you when he was alive.

@shorty004

7y↑152

i listened to this in the 90s, listening to this now and my clone will be listening to this in 2681

@leagardiner3174

7y↑1

@leagardiner3174

7y↑1

hey

@smurflette06

7y↑5

Ryan Shordee agreed

@geraldlynn1827

1y↑54

Unbelievable. Grew up with song. It's a masterpiece. Never saw the video. The melody changes and arrangements are spectacular. Not to mention vocals, harmony. The bass, guitar, keys, drums.
What can you say. Great chill song.

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