Andy began his adult life as a minister, playing guitar on the side. By 1997, he had written several songs and was playing in the Nashville, Tennessee area. He eventually landed a record deal with RCA Nashville, for whom he recorded three albums. In the same timespan, he charted more than a dozen singles on the Billboard Hot Country Songs charts.
Griggs has since parted ways with RCA, and is currently signed to Montage Music.
Shine on Me
Andy Griggs Lyrics
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You let your sweet love shine on me
I found my strength when I lost control
You let your sweet love shine on me
Reflections of the pain and fear
Are closer than they may appear
Almost gone and almost here
Let your sweet, sweet love shine love shine down on me hey
Even when the skies are gray
You let your sweet love shine on me
You find a way to find a way
To let your sweet love shine on me
You know I've built those walls
And sang the blues
Over what this world is coming to
But walls are not enough for stopping you
Hey let your sweet, sweet love shine love shine down on me
Let your sweet, sweet love shine love shine down on me hey
You know I've built those walls and sang the blues
Over what this world is coming to
But walls are not enough for stopping you
Hey let your sweet, sweet love shine love shine down on me
Let your sweet, sweet love shine love shine down on me
Let your sweet, sweet love shine love shine down on me
Let your sweet, sweet love shine love shine down on me
Let your sweet, sweet love shine love shine down on me
The song "Shine on Me" by Andy Griggs is a passionate expression of gratitude to someone who has brought light and love into the singer's life. The lyrics depict a profound transformation that has taken place through the power of this person's love, which has saved the singer's soul and given him strength when he felt he had lost control. The imagery of reflections of pain and fear being "almost gone and almost here" suggests that the singer is in a state of transition, poised on the cusp of healing and moving on from past struggles, yet still feeling their spectral presence.
Throughout the song, the phrase "let your sweet love shine on me" is repeated like a mantra, reinforcing the idea that love is the guiding force that has brought the singer out of darkness and into the light. The lyrics touch on the challenges of living in a complex and troubling world, where walls are built and blues are sung, but ultimately convey an optimistic message of hope and resilience, reminding us that love is the antidote to despair and the ultimate source of light.
Overall, "Shine on Me" is a powerful and emotional ode to the transformative power of love, capturing the feeling of being rescued from darkness by the shining light of someone's affection.
Line by Line Meaning
You changed my life you saved my soul
You had such a positive impact on my life that it feels like you've completely transformed it, even saving my soul.
You let your sweet love shine on me
You consistently show me love and it radiates onto me, making me feel appreciated and loved.
I found my strength when I lost control
Even when I felt like life was too much to handle and everything was slipping out of my grasp, you were there to help me find my strength and keep going.
Reflections of the pain and fear
Memories of the past that still haunt me and bring up feelings of pain and fear.
Are closer than they may appear
Even if I try to distance myself from those memories, they still feel like they're always present in the back of my mind.
Almost gone and almost here
Sometimes it feels like those memories are almost gone but other times it feels like they're still very much present.
Hey let your sweet, sweet love shine love shine down on me
An expression of wanting and appreciating the love and support the person has given.
Even when the skies are gray
Even when life seems bleak and uneventful.
You find a way to find a way
Even in those tough moments, you always manage to find a solution, a path through the darkness.
To let your sweet love shine on me
You continue to pour love and support onto me, even when it might not be easy.
You know I've built those walls
I've put up barriers to protect myself from getting hurt again.
And sang the blues over what this world is coming to
I've complained and felt saddened by the state of the world and its problems.
But walls are not enough for stopping you
Despite my walls, you still break them down and continue to shower me with love and support.
Let your sweet, sweet love shine love shine down on me
A plea to continue providing that love and support, even when times are tough.
Let your sweet, sweet love shine love shine down on me hey
An enthusiastic affirmation of that plea.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BETH NIELSEN CHAPMAN, WAYLON JENNINGS
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