Andrew rele… Read Full Bio ↴A singer/songwriter/composer, and a well travelled soul.
Andrew released his debut album Well Tread Roads on Monday 5th May 2014. It is a project that explores the highs and lows of creating music with the demands of a full time job, giving up evenings and weekends and being dedicated to the task. The album was written and arranged in Andrew’s bedroom. It was taken on, mixed and post produced by Jordan Critz, in Dallas, USA.
Andrew was born in Melbourne in Australia. His love for music began age 5, placed at a piano and brought into the world of traditional folk music. He wrote his first song at 12, taught himself the drums and guitar when he was 13. Songwriting always came easy. He developed a love of 197O’s Laurel Canyon artists – James Taylor, Jackson Browne, the eagles and later a fascination with Bob Dylan, Neil Young and Bruce Springsteen.
Well Tread Roads explores depression [This Black Dog] a longing for family [Home City] and a desire to carve out his own path through the title song Well Tread Roads. It is a rollercoaster of driving pop/folk and acoustic songs, each with its own identity.
As well as his album and two EP’s, Andrew has had success with music placements in TV adverts for two major brands, Thatcher’s Cider and Vodafone. He has written for production music companies and films around the world including EMI and Imagem.
shine On
Andrew Morris Lyrics
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Soon they'll take you life away
Years turning into days
Why they had to pick on you
You've been good and you've been true
And yet they call your name
Let your love shine on
Yeah let it shine on through your family and your friends
Guide them through to their very end
Let your love shine on
Let your love shine on
Yeah let it shine
You're sick of all the hurt and pain
You've tried so hard but all in vein
Today modern medicine fails
Let your love shine on
Let your love shine on
Yeah let it shine on through your family and your friends
Guide them through to their very end
Let your love shine on
Let your love shine on
Yeah let it shine
Help you out don't let you down
Let you know I'm around
I won't be flailing on the calling line
Bend back over round the bend
Healing loving never ends
I will be waiting, I will be waiting
Precious time now stay at home
Remember now you're not alone
Like leaves on a family tree
Let your love shine on
Let your love shine on
Yeah let it shine on through your family and your friends
Guide them through to their very end
Let your love shine on
Let your love shine on
Yeah let it shine
The song "Shine On" by Andrew Morris is a poignant and heartfelt tribute to someone facing a difficult and potentially life-ending illness. The opening lines make it clear that the news being talked about is devastating and that someone's life is going to be taken away soon, turning years into days. It's not clear what the illness is, but it's clear that the singer feels that the person in question doesn't deserve this fate, since they've been good and true. It's a common feeling when someone we care about is suffering; we wonder why, and feel angry that good people can be struck down like this.
The chorus of the song is a call to action for the person facing this illness. The singer urges them to let their love shine on, even though they're facing difficulties and setbacks. The love the person has for their family and friends can guide them through to the end, and it's a powerful force that will endure beyond their physical life. The song also offers comfort to the person about to pass away, promising that they won't be alone and that those who love them will be there with them until the end.
Overall, "Shine On" is a moving and heartfelt song about facing a difficult illness and finding comfort and strength in the love of friends and family. It's a reminder that even in our darkest moments, we can find light if we look for it.
Line by Line Meaning
I just heard the news today
The singer has received some news that has deeply affected him.
Soon they'll take you life away
Someone close to the singer is gravely ill and is being given a slim chance of recovery.
Years turning into days
Time is running out quickly.
Why they had to pick on you
The singer doesn't understand why someone so good and true has to suffer like this.
You've been good and you've been true
The person who is sick has been a good and honest individual.
And yet they call your name
Despite their good character, the person's illness takes a toll on them, and they are frequently called to the hospital.
Let your love shine on
The singer is urging the sick person to let their love shine through their family and friends, even during their tough times.
Let it shine on through your family and your friends
By expressing their love, the sick person can guide their loved ones through difficult times.
Guide them through to their very end
Even in sickness, the patient can be a source of strength and guidance to their loved ones.
You're sick of all the hurt and pain
The sick person is tired of suffering and enduring pain.
You've tried so hard but all in vein
The patient has exerted great effort, but it seems that it has been to no avail.
Today modern medicine fails
Despite the advancements in technology and medicine, they seem to not work on the sick person.
Help you out don't let you down
The singer pledges to help the sick person, and ensure they don't feel ignored or left behind by being there for them.
Let you know I'm around
The singer assures the sick person they can count on him for anything they may need.
I won't be flailing on the calling line
The singer won't ignore the person's calls for help and will always answer or notify them in a timely manner.
Bend back over round the bend
Even if things seem hopeless, the singer will be there to comfort and guide them through their tough times.
Healing loving never ends
The singer believes that love and healing can never truly end- that it is a constant process.
I will be waiting, I will be waiting
The singer reassures the person that he will be waiting for them to overcome their illness.
Precious time now stay at home
The singer advises the sick person to cherish their time at home, and not fret too much over their illness.
Remember now you're not alone
The singer reminds them that they have a great support system and they don't have to go through this alone.
Like leaves on a family tree
Just as each leaf of a tree is part of the larger tree, so too is the sick person part of a larger, loving family.
Let your love shine on
The refrain repeats, urging the sick person to continue, to persevere, and to allow their love to always shine through no matter what.
Let it shine on through your family and your friends
The sick person can act as a beacon of strength and light to their loved ones even in their toughest times.
Guide them through to their very end
By shining with love, the sick person can help guide their loved ones even after they're gone.
Let your love shine on
The refrains repeats again, symbolizing the unbreakable spirit of love in the face of adversity.
Yeah let it shine
The final line represents an affirmation, urging the singer to keep the hope, the faith, and the love shining forth always.
Contributed by Elliot N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.