Shining
[unknown] Lyrics

The glory has faded
The world has lost its greatness and luster

And we're down to the dregs
We are left with the worst or least desirable parts

This rundown world might be on its last legs
This deteriorating world may be close to its end

There's a cloud of filthy fumes
There is a pervasive presence of pollution and negativity

Gonna choke us all to death
It will suffocate and harm us all

Keep you head up baby
Stay optimistic and positive

It hasn't happened yet
The worst hasn't occurred, there is still hope

Yes this world is dirty, yes this world is tired
The world is worn out and exhausted

Yes this shabby world leaves a lot to be desired
This world is inadequate and disappointing

But just scratch under the surface
Look beyond the superficial aspects

And take a real good look
Examine closely and attentively

The world is shining under the soot
Despite its flaws, the world still has potential and beauty

The walls have cracked
The structures have deteriorated

Crumbled into dust
They have disintegrated completely

Your trapped in the wreckage
You are confined within the ruins and devastation

And your heart has been crushed
You feel emotionally devastated

You can find your way out
There is a path to escape

You just gotta try
You simply need to make an effort

Your soul might be dusty
Your inner self may feel neglected or weary

But I know there's gold inside
There is still value and preciousness within you

If you're feeling dirty, if you're feeling tired
When you feel contaminated and exhausted

If this shallow world leaves you feeling uninspired
When this superficial world fails to stimulate or motivate you

Just wipe away the debris
Clear away the clutter or distractions

And take a real good look
Examine closely and attentively

You're still shining under the soot
You still possess radiance and brilliance despite the challenges

Don't beat yourself up
Don't criticize or blame yourself excessively

Pull yourself together
Regain composure and stability

You don't have to live with the mistakes you made forever
You have the opportunity to learn from your errors and move on

Don't ever look back
Avoid dwelling on the past

Look straight ahead
Focus on the future and what lies ahead

Cos in the long run baby
Because in the end, my dear

In the long run we're all dead
Ultimately, we all face mortality

So when you're feeling dirty, when you're feeling tired
When you experience feelings of dirtiness and exhaustion

When this shabby world leaves you feeling uninspired
When this unsatisfactory world fails to inspire you

Just scratch under the surface
Look beyond the superficial aspects

And take a real good look
Examine closely and attentively

You're still shining under the soot
You still possess radiance and brilliance despite the challenges

You're still shining under the soot
You still possess radiance and brilliance despite the challenges

You're still shining under the soot
You still possess radiance and brilliance despite the challenges