2.) Anders Johansson (born February 21st, 1978) is a Swedish pop-singer. He became famous when he won the Swedish reality/music show Fame Factory in 2003.
shine On
Anders Johansson Lyrics
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We talk about past and how we were right
I call for the waiter and I catch your eye
The makeup tells your cry
A bottle of red and tissues to go
We haul in a taxi and before I know
You tell me your story and all I can say
Is love will come your way
(Chorus)
Shine on
After the pain of love has gone
You'll find the will to carry on
As long as you keep your dream alive
Somehow I know you will shine on
Light up the sky, eclipse the sun
You know the best is yet to come
Even if no one's by your side
Somehow I know you will shine on
We drive through the night and don't care about
The meter is running and the lights are gone out
You tell me that lonely is being alone
And you're not going home
The touch of your hand says way more than words
We just made it home when you gave me your world
Blessed by the fire, warm by the flame
I know you felt the same
(Chorus)
Shine on
After the pain of love has gone
You'll find the will to carry on
As long as you keep your dream alive
Somehow I know you will shine on
Light up the sky, eclipse the sun
You know the best is yet to come
Even if no one's by your side
Somehow I know you will shine on
With no regrets, no questions why
Without a need to say goodbye
To lonely ones' search for one to
Show us how to
(Chorus)
Shine on
After the pain of love has gone
You'll find the will to carry on
As long as you keep your dream alive
Somehow I know you will shine on
Light up the sky, eclipse the sun
You know the best is yet to come
Even if no one's by your side
Somehow I know you will shine on
Shine on, shine on, shine on
Shine on, shine on, shine on
As long as you keep your dream alive
Somehow I know you will shine on
The verses of Anders Johansson's "Shine On" tell a story of two people meeting and having a heartfelt conversation about their past and present struggles. The line "The makeup tells your cry" suggests the woman has been crying, and the tissues and bottle of red wine they order hint at her recent pain. However, the singer encourages her to find hope in love and to keep her dream alive. The chorus is an uplifting repetition of the title, encouraging her to shine on even though the pain of love has gone.
The second verse sees the two of them continuing their conversation as they drive through the night. The metaphors of "the meter is running and the lights are gone out" suggest that they are leaving their troubles behind and ready to face the future. The singer tells us that the woman's touch speaks louder than words and that they both experience a moment of passion as they "just made it home." The final verse encourages us to keep our dreams alive, without regrets or questions, and to show others how to do the same.
Interestingly, "Shine On" is a song with a long history. Swedish singer/songwriter Jan Sparring wrote the original version in the 1980s. He gave the song to his friend Benny Andersson, a member of Abba, who recorded it in Swedish in 1987. Anders Johansson later recorded his own version of the song with English lyrics, which appears on his 2009 album "The Way to Rock."
Line by Line Meaning
You stare at the wall and answer polite
You look soundlessly at the wall and reply in a courteous manner.
We talk about past and how we were right
We discuss our history and how we were proven right in different situations.
I call for the waiter and I catch your eye
I beckon the waiter and in doing so, I look towards you and you look back at me.
The makeup tells your cry
Your cosmetic products convey your previous tears.
A bottle of red and tissues to go
We take red wine and some tissues with us.
We haul in a taxi and before I know
We get into a taxi and I am not aware of what's happening next.
You tell me your story and all I can say
You narrate your tale to me and all I can do is express that love will someday come your way.
Is love will come your way
Love will make its way to you eventually.
Shine on
Keep going strong and persevere.
After the pain of love has gone
Once you have surpassed the heartache brought on by love.
You'll find the will to carry on
You'll regain the motivation to move forward.
As long as you keep your dream alive
Provided that you uphold your aspirations and ambitions.
Somehow I know you will shine on
I'm certain that you will excel.
Light up the sky, eclipse the sun
Your brilliance will illuminate the sky and outshine even the sun.
You know the best is yet to come
You realize that the finest moments are still to be experienced.
Even if no one's by your side
Even in the absence of companionship.
We drive through the night and don't care about
We travel through the night and disregard everything else.
The meter is running and the lights are gone out
The taxi meter is still accumulating and the streetlights have switched off.
You tell me that lonely is being alone
You state that the feeling of loneliness is amplified when one is by themselves.
And you're not going home
You're not heading back to your residence.
The touch of your hand says way more than words
The physical contact of your hand conveys an abundance of information beyond verbal explanations.
We just made it home when you gave me your world
We've barely arrived at our abode when you entrust me with your innermost secrets.
Blessed by the fire, warm by the flame
The fire blesses us and the flame provides us warmth.
I know you felt the same
I am certain that you experienced the same emotions.
With no regrets, no questions why
Without any remorse or queries as to why certain things unfolded the way they did.
Without a need to say goodbye
Without necessitating a goodbye.
To lonely ones' search for one to
To the solitary individual's quest for a companion to.
Show us how to
Instruct us how to.
Shine on
Keep going strong and persevere.
As long as you keep your dream alive
Provided that you uphold your aspirations and ambitions.
Somehow I know you will shine on
I'm certain that you will excel.
Contributed by Josiah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.