Shine
♪ Luther Vandross Lyrics
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Y'all came here to give it up
So come on and show me what you got
It's about to be on, baby, non-stop
Tonight you're gonna get your time to shine
Nobody but stars in here tonight
Dancing underneath the party light
When I see you working that body right
I've been waiting, now I'm ready for the main event
All the ladies and the players in here just to kill
Choose a winner who has flavor looking on for style
Only the best can pass this test, let me check you out
In the midst of a fierce competition
Get a view from a better position
A little closer, now you got my attention
Maybe your my, my, my superstar
Keep showing me moves that are blazing
'Cause you're teasing my imagination
Don't believe I can fight temptation
I think you already know that
[Chorus]
Your time, your time to shine
Shine, shine, shine, shine, groove shine
Your time, your time to shine
Shine, shine, shine, shine, it's alright
Spotlight search for someone special, could you be the one?
If you're nothing, don't get jealous, just keep moving on
Feet to the beat, so hot the heat, spraying off the shine
So cling, so fresh, a real good kiss, so I'm gonna make you mine
In the midst of a fierce competition
Get a view from a better position
A little closer, now you got my attention
Maybe your my, my, my superstar
Keep showing me moves that are blazing
'Cause you're teasing my imagination
Don't believe I can fight temptation
I think you already know that
[Chorus]
Your time, your time to shine
Shine, shine, shine, shine, groove shine
It's alright, alright to shine
Shine, shine, shine, shine, it's alright
Y'all came here to gave it up
It's about to be on, baby, non-stop
Nobody but stars in here tonight
When I see you working that body right
[Chorus]
Your time, your time to shine
Shine, shine, shine, shine, groove shine
It's alright, alright to shine
Shine, shine, shine, shine, it's alright
The lyrics of Luther Vandross's song, "Shine," are about a competition where all the stars come out to show off their skills and style, with only the best passing the test. The lyrics speak of an individual who's waiting for the main event and excited to see all the ladies and players kill it on the dance floor. The singer then encourages the competitors to keep showing off their blazing moves as they capture his imagination, teasing him with the thought of falling into temptation. Vandross creates an atmosphere where everyone present in the competition feels special and is given an opportunity to shine.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Your time to shine" to emphasize the importance of the moment as everyone present is encouraged to tap into their full potential, exuding confidence and power on the dance floor. The singer also refers to the aura of the event as an atmosphere where only stars are present. Moreover, the lyrics encourage the individuals to keep moving forward despite the competition as there is always someone out there, waiting for their own moment to shine.
Line by Line Meaning
Y'all came here to give it up
Everyone in this place is here to dance and have a good time
So come on and show me what you got
Let's see what you can do on the dance floor
It's about to be on, baby, non-stop
This party is just getting started and won't stop until it's over
Tonight you're gonna get your time to shine
Tonight is your chance to show off your dance moves and shine
Nobody but stars in here tonight
Only the best dancers are here tonight
Dancing underneath the party light
Everyone is dancing under the bright lights of the party
When I see you working that body right
When I see you dancing well, I know you are about to shine
I've been waiting, now I'm ready for the main event
I have been waiting for the best dancers to show up, and now I am ready to see them dance
All the ladies and the players in here just to kill
Everyone is here to dance their best and show off their skills
Choose a winner who has flavor looking on for style
I will be looking for a winner who has a unique style and stands out from the crowd
Only the best can pass this test, let me check you out
Only the best dancers will be successful in this competition, so let me see what you've got
In the midst of a fierce competition
This is a very competitive environment with many talented dancers
Get a view from a better position
I want to get a better look at each dancer from a better spot
A little closer, now you got my attention
If you dance well and get closer to me, I will pay more attention to you
Maybe your my, my, my superstar
You might be the superstar I am looking for
Keep showing me moves that are blazing
Keep performing amazing dance moves that impress me
'Cause you're teasing my imagination
Your dancing is exciting my imagination and making me want to see more
Don't believe I can fight temptation
I cannot resist the temptation to choose you as the winner
I think you already know that
You probably already know that I am impressed with your dancing
Spotlight search for someone special, could you be the one?
I am looking for a very special dancer to win this competition
If you're nothing, don't get jealous, just keep moving on
If you are not chosen as the winner, do not be jealous, just keep dancing and moving on
Feet to the beat, so hot the heat, spraying off the shine
The dancing is so good and the competition is so intense that the heat is radiating off the dancers like sparks
So cling, so fresh, a real good kiss, so I'm gonna make you mine
Your dancing is so good, fresh, and exciting that I want to choose you as the winner
Your time, your time to shine
This is your moment to shine and show off your dancing skills
It's alright, alright to shine
It is okay to show off and be proud of your dancing
Shine, shine, shine, shine, groove shine
Dance your best and shine brighter than everyone else
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS, Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID HIRSCHFELDER, RICKY EDWARDS, FRANZ LISZT
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