Shine On
Cooks Lyrics
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Come rain or come shine.
High as a mountain and deep as a river,
Come rain or come shine.
I guess when you met me
It was just one of those things,
But don't ever bet me,
You're gonna love me like nobody's loved me,
Come rain or come shine.
Happy together, unhappy together
And won't it be fine.
Days may be cloudy or sunny,
We're in or we're out of the money,
But I'm with you always,
I'm with you rain or shine.
In "Shine On", a song written by Harold Arlen and Johnny Mercer and performed by Sam Cook, the singer promises to love their partner through good times and bad, as indicated by the repeated refrain "Come rain or come shine." The singer pledges to love their partner more deeply and completely than anyone else has, using similes to compare their love to a mountain and a river. The singer acknowledges that their initial meeting might have been haphazard, but they will always be faithful and true if given the chance.
The song's verses emphasize the flexibility and endurance of the relationship, promising that whether or not they have money, the couple will always be together. The singer also acknowledges that their dynamic might not always be happy, but they will stick together through it all. The final line, "I'm with you rain or shine," reinforces the idea that the singer's love is both unconditional and enduring.
Overall, "Shine On" is a timeless love song that emphasizes the importance of loyalty and dedication in a relationship, especially during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna love you like nobody's loved you
I will love you more than anyone has ever loved you
Come rain or come shine.
No matter what happens, I will always love you.
High as a mountain and deep as a river,
My love for you is enormous and profound.
I guess when you met me
When we first met, it was probably by chance
It was just one of those things,
Meeting you was a coincidence.
But don't ever bet me,
Don't ever doubt my loyalty.
'Cause I'm gonna be true if you let me.
If you allow me, I will be honest and faithful.
You're gonna love me like nobody's loved me,
You will love me more than anyone else has ever loved me.
Happy together, unhappy together
We will be joyful and sorrowful together.
And won't it be fine.
It will be wonderful despite any difficulties.
Days may be cloudy or sunny,
We may experience good or bad times.
We're in or we're out of the money,
We may be financially secure or not.
But I'm with you always,
I will always stand by your side.
I'm with you rain or shine.
I will be with you through thick and thin.
Lyrics © S.A. MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Arlen, Johnny Mercer
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[Verse 1]
Safety pins holding up the things
That make you mine
About your hair, you needn't care
You look beautiful all of the time
[Chorus]
Shine, shine, shine on
Yes, won't you shine, shine on?
[Verse 2]
Your magazines rip people at the seams
But you still read
I must admit, I don't believe in it
But I see how you get sucked in
[Chorus]
Shine, shine, shine on
Yes, won't you shine, shine on? (Sha-la-la-la)
Shine, shine, shine on
Yes, won't you shine, shine on?
[Bridge]
Because you're not done
Why do you bite the hand that feeds you?
Why do you
Why do you bite the hand that feeds? Yeah
[Chorus]
Shine, shine, shine on
Yes, won't you shine, shine on? (Sha-la-la-la)
Shine, shine, shine on
Yes, won't you shine, shine on?
[Outro]
Safety pins holding up the things
That make you mine
About your hair, you needn't care
You look beautiful all of the time
@Emilystulce
"Won't you shine on because you're not done." Is a line that inspired me to keep breathing. 🌟💫
@SamuelEMPowell131
if you like the kooks you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me kooks vibes and it's a great new indie song
@NovaCoach.
12 years have gone by and it still hold up to this day.
@SamuelEMPowell131
if you like the kooks you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me kooks vibes and it's a great new indie song
@LoscoeLad
15
@RaulBaracus
This is my favourite song from the 70s. I remember hearing it for the first time in 1962.
@brownjatt21
@Felicity Jackson he's trolling lol
@JewishZombieSlaya
This was played years ago on MTV, back when I was just a child. I remember spending half of my time on TV just waiting for this song on MTV. Years passed, this song somehow appeared in my head. I've searched for it for nearly 2 weeks. Good to return to the youth!
@Jennifer.villezcas
I remember this song making me extremely happy when I was 17 years old ♥
@STRAYngeDaze
same :)