Shining Star
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Your dreams will take you very far, yeah
But when you wish upon a dream
Life ain't always what it seems, oh-yeah
What you see on nights so clear, hey
In the sky so very dear, yeah
You're a shining star
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be (what you could truly be)
Shining star come in to view
Shine its watchful light on you, yeah
Give you strength to carry on, yeah
Yeah, make your body big and strong, yeah
Born a man-child of the sun, yeah
Yeah, saw my work had just begun
Yeah, found I had to stand alone, yeah
Yeah, bless it now I've got my own, oh yeah (oh yeah)
So, if you find yourself in need
Why don't you listen to these words of heed?
Be a giant grain of sand
Words of wisdom, yes I can
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
Shinning star for you to see
What your life can truly be
Shinning star for you to see
What your life can truly be
Shinning star for you to see
What your life can truly be
The lyrics to "Shining Star" by Earth, Wind & Fire convey a message of hope, perseverance, and self-belief. The opening lines suggest that when one wishes upon a star or a dream, it can lead them far in life. However, the lyrics also point out that life may not always be as it seems, implying that dreams and wishes may not easily come true. Nevertheless, the song encourages listeners to embrace their inner light and shine brightly, regardless of who they are. The line, "What you could truly be," suggests the idea of reaching one's full potential.
The lyrics contain a sense of empowerment, as they describe the shining star coming into view and shining its watchful light. This imagery signifies that the universe is supporting and guiding individuals towards their destinies. The song then emphasizes the importance of strength and physical well-being, as it mentions making the body big and strong. It also references being born a child of the sun, indicating a connection to something greater than oneself. Through standing alone and finding one's own path, the song suggests that individuals can create their own blessings and achieve greatness.
Line by Line Meaning
When you wish upon a star
When you have hope and aspirations for something greater
Your dreams will take you very far, yeah
Your hopes and aspirations have the potential to lead you to great achievements
But when you wish upon a dream
However, when your hopes and aspirations are based on unrealistic expectations
Life ain't always what it seems, oh-yeah
Life doesn't always turn out the way we imagine or desire
What you see on nights so clear, hey
The beauty and clarity we observe in the night sky
In the sky so very dear, yeah
In the celestial realm that holds great significance
You're a shining star
You possess a unique radiance and potential
No matter who you are
Regardless of your identity or background
Shining bright to see
Emitting a brilliant light for others to perceive
What you could truly be (what you could truly be)
Revealing the genuine possibilities and accomplishments you can achieve
Shining star come in to view
A luminous celestial body appearing before us
Shine its watchful light on you, yeah
Illuminating its vigilant guidance upon your path
Give you strength to carry on, yeah
Providing you with the fortitude to persist
Yeah, make your body big and strong, yeah
Assisting in the development of a resilient and robust physique
Born a man-child of the sun, yeah
Nurtured by the radiant energy of the sun, yeah
Yeah, saw my work had just begun
Realizing that my purpose and contribution were only just commencing
Yeah, found I had to stand alone, yeah
Discovering the need to assert oneself independently
Yeah, bless it now I've got my own, oh yeah (oh yeah)
Acknowledging the gratitude for acquiring personal achievements and possessions
So, if you find yourself in need
Therefore, when you encounter difficulties or hardships
Why don't you listen to these words of heed?
Why not pay attention to this advice and guidance?
Be a giant grain of sand
Embrace your significance and unique contribution, no matter how small
Words of wisdom, yes I can
Expressing the ability to impart sagacious advice and insight
Shinning star for you to see
A luminous presence intended for you to witness
What your life can truly be
The genuine potential and possibilities your life holds
Shinning star for you to see
A luminous presence intended for you to witness
What your life can truly be
The genuine potential and possibilities your life holds
Shinning star for you to see
A luminous presence intended for you to witness
What your life can truly be
The genuine potential and possibilities your life holds
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lorenzo Dunn, Philip Bailey, Maurice White
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@avionjuju1809
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams will take you very far
But when you wish upon a dream
Life ain't always what it seems
What'd you see on a night so clear
In the sky so very dear
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be (what you could truly be)
Shining star come in to view
Shine its watchful light on you
Give you strength to carry on
Make your body big and strong
Born a man child of the sun
Saw my work had just begun
Found I had to stand alone
Bless it now I've got my own
So, if you find yourself in need
Why don't you listen to these words of heed
Be a giant grain of sand
Words of wisdom, yes I can
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
Shinning star for you to see
What your life can truly be
Shinning star for you to see
What your life can truly be
Shinning star for you to see
What your life can truly be
@user-ip9yu7lp1q
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams will take you very far
But when you wish upon a dream
Life ain't always what it seems
What'd you see on a night so clear
In the sky so very dear
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
Shining star come in to view
Shine its watchful light on you
Give you strength to carry on
Make your body big and strong
Born a man child of the sun
Saw my work had just begun
Found I had to stand alone
Bless it now I've got my own
So, if you find yourself in need
Why don't you listen to these words of heed
Be a giant grain of sand
Words of wisdom, yes I can
Shinning star for you to see
What your life can truly be
@traceymccarty859
man, back in the 70's when I was a teenager, didn.t matter if you were white, black, hispanic, we all loved this band
@literallyhimdj6820
This was our assembly song that we played each month... back in 6th grade 🥲
@starion1121
Asian?
@pikaisoverrated5956
Still doesn’t matter🤘
@cjturner370
My mom did-does,and I do to
@koobea4859
Memories of high school dance!
@bothwingz
Long after EW&F is gone, when they place this song 100,000 years or more in the future, it will still be killing it. People will be rocking to this regardless of how old this song gets. It is timeless.
@user-du3gq9mt9u
I know I will in heaven 😊
@CatherineHatton
Today…. And I mean TODAY! We need this music brought back to our households, our children, our LVES…. For the sake of humanity and keeping our sanity together. God bless you all EWF for keeping your “Legacy” going a d Philip Bailey…. You always gave me the chills with your “ fallsetos”
@MadMaxBS
This track just OOZES funky good vibes. They really don't make music like this anymore.