Shining
&friends Lyrics
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Still they had their love for the child they were anticipating
He was born one winter night on a road between two towns
They wrapped him up so warm and tight and said
It looks like heaven's come down
There was a new star shining in the sky up above
By its light that winter night
If we want to find it, I know we always will
For that new star is shining for us still
He worried how to feed him on the trade that was all he knew
It was hard enough to make ends meet when they were only two
But the cold, the dark and hunger couldn't take away their joy
And she knew that they would find a way
For their precious baby boy
There was a new star shining in the sky up above
By its light that winter night
They found peace and perfect love
If we want to find it, I know we always will
For that new star is shining for us still
The lyrics of "Shining" by &friends tell a heartwarming story of a couple who, despite not having material possessions or a stable home, find immense joy and love with the arrival of their child. The song begins by highlighting the humble circumstances of the couple, describing how they didn't have a house or any toys ready for the baby. However, they possess an abundance of love and anticipation for their unborn child.
The lyrics then shift to the moment of the child's birth, which occurs on a winter night while the couple is traveling between two towns. Despite the challenging circumstances, the couple wraps the baby up warmly and marvels at the sight before them. They remark that it feels like heaven itself has descended upon them, emphasizing the overwhelming sense of beauty and wonder that the newborn brings to their lives.
The second verse delves deeper into the couple's struggles, as the father worries about how they will provide for the baby given their limited means. The father's trade is not sufficient to meet their basic needs, and poverty looms over them. However, in the face of hardship, the couple's love and resilience shine through. They refuse to let the cold, darkness, and hunger dampen their joy. The mother holds onto hope, knowing that they will find a way to care for their precious baby boy.
Line by Line Meaning
They didn't own a house, no crib no toys were waiting
Despite not having material possessions like a house, crib, or toys, they were filled with anticipation and love for the child they were expecting.
Still they had their love for the child they were anticipating
Their love for their unborn child was their greatest possession and source of joy.
He was born one winter night on a road between two towns
The child was born in a humble setting, on a road that connected two towns.
They wrapped him up so warm and tight and said, It looks like heaven's come down
They carefully swaddled the baby, feeling overwhelmed by the preciousness and purity that his presence brought into their lives.
There was a new star shining in the sky up above
A bright and unfamiliar star appeared in the night sky.
By its light that winter night, They found peace and perfect love
Guided by the light of the star, they experienced a serene and profound love.
If we want to find it, I know we always will
The singer believes that if they seek the same peace and perfect love, they will always find it.
For that new star is shining for us still
The light of that star still shines and offers hope and guidance to anyone who looks for it.
He worried how to feed him on the trade that was all he knew
The father worried about providing for the baby using his limited trade skills and resources.
It was hard enough to make ends meet when they were only two
Even when it was just the two of them, they struggled to make enough money to meet their basic needs.
But the cold, the dark and hunger couldn't take away their joy
Despite the harsh conditions of cold, darkness, and hunger, their happiness and contentment remained unbreakable.
And she knew that they would find a way for their precious baby boy
The mother had faith that they would overcome any obstacles and provide for their beloved son.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHANNA HALL, JOHANNA D HALL, JOHN HALL, JOHN J HALL
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