Shining Star
Brittany Howard Lyrics
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When you wish upon a star
Your dreams will take you very far
But when you wish upon a dream
Life ain't always what it seems, oh yeah
What you see so nice and clear, yeah
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
What you could truly be
Shining star come into view
Shine its watchful light on you
Give you strength to Perry, oh yeah
Make your body big and strong, oh yeah
Born a man-child of the sun, yeah
saw my work had just begun, yeah
found I had to stand alone, yeah
Well, bless it now, I've got my own, oh yeah
Oh yeah
So, if you find yourself in need
Why don't you listen to these words of heed?
Be a giant grain of sand
Words of wisdom, yes, I can
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
Shining star for you to see
What your life can truly be
Shining star for you to see
What your life can truly be
Shining star for you to see
What your life can truly be
Shining star for you to see
What your life can truly be
The song "Shining Star" by Brittany Howard and Verdine White is a motivating and uplifting anthem about chasing your dreams and believing in yourself. The opening lines, "When you wish upon a star, your dreams will take you very far" suggest that having a dream can be the catalyst for achieving great things. However, the next line warns that life may not always be what it seems, and the following lines reinforce this message that hard work and dedication are required to turn a dream into reality.
The chorus, which repeats throughout the song, proclaims that "You're a shining star, no matter who you are" and encourages listeners to strive for their true potential. The lines "Shining bright to see what you could truly be" reinforce this, as the song encourages people to believe in themselves and their abilities, even if they feel small or insignificant.
The second half of the song continues to emphasize the idea that hard work and perseverance are necessary to achieve success. Lines like "Give you strength to Perry" and "make your body big and strong" suggest that taking action towards your goals is important. The lyrics "Born a man-child of the sun, saw my work had just begun" hint that the singer herself has had to overcome obstacles and face challenges while pursuing her dreams.
Overall, "Shining Star" is a positive and inspiring message to believe in yourself and your abilities. It emphasizes that hard work, perseverance, and dedication are necessary to achieve your dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
When you wish upon a star
If you have hopes and dreams, hold on to them dearly
Your dreams will take you very far
Have faith in your aspirations and you will be able to achieve great things
But when you wish upon a dream
Sometimes, what you desire may not unfold exactly the way you imagine it
Life ain't always what it seems, oh yeah
Reality may not always align with your expectation, but don't lose heart
What you see so nice and clear, yeah
Your vision of the future may appear optimistic and bright
In the sky so very dear, oh yeah
It seems very possible and desirable
You're a shining star
You possess a radiance that sets you apart and makes you special
No matter who you are
This isn't dependent on your background, status, or any other defining feature
Shining bright to see
Your superb qualities are apparent for all to witness
What you could truly be
You possess tremendous potential, beyond what you currently believe
Shining star come into view
Something positive is materialising for you
Shine its watchful light on you
This positive event will illuminate your path, and protect you from harm
Give you strength to Perry, oh yeah
You'll be bestowed with extra vitality to achieve your goals or overcome obstacles
Make your body big and strong, oh yeah
You'll be empowered physically and mentally
Born a man-child of the sun, yeah
The singer was born with the potential to radiate warmth and light
Saw my work had just begun, yeah
The artist realised that they had a mission to accomplish in life
Found I had to stand alone, yeah
The artist had to persevere alone through life's difficulties
Well, bless it now, I've got my own, oh yeah
Now, the singer has successfully carved out their own path and transcended those difficulties
So, if you find yourself in need
If you're experiencing any hardship or difficulties
Why don't you listen to these words of heed?
Pay attention to these wise words
Be a giant grain of sand
Take action, even if it's just a small step, towards your dreams
Words of wisdom, yes, I can
The artist has wisdom to share, and encourages you to have faith in yourself
Shining star for you to see
There's a future of great possibilities out there
What your life can truly be
You have the potential to live a fulfilling, happy life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lorenzo Dunn, Philip Bailey, Maurice White
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