Shining
DJ Khaled Lyrics

Is, is (Yeah)
Acknowledging the present moment and expressing enthusiasm

Is, isn't
Realizing that there is something missing

Is, isn't good, is (Yeah)
While something isn't good, it is still worth celebrating the present moment

Is, is
Finding joy in the present moment and embracing it

We The Best Music!
Proudly announcing the brand

(Isn't good enough)
Not being satisfied with the status quo

I worked my whole life for this one
Acknowledging and celebrating the achievement of a lifelong goal

(Isn't good enough) Yeah
Continuing to strive for something better despite the past achievements

Another one
Celebrating further success and accomplishments

(Isn't good enough)
Acknowledging that there is always room for improvement and more to achieve

DJ Khaled!
Celebrating and acknowledging DJ Khaled for being a part of this success

Shinin', shinin', shinin', shinin', yeah (shinin', yeah)
Celebrating the glow of success

All of this winnin', I've been losin' my mind, yeah (losin' my mind)
Acknowledging the cost of success and the toll it takes on one's mental health

Oh, hold on (hold on, baby)
Taking a moment to pause and reflect

Don't (don't) try to (try to)
Warning others not to interfere or slow down one's progress

Slow me down (down)
Continuing to push forward despite obstacles and challenges

Ooh, the nana make him act a fool for it
Acknowledging the power of attractiveness and the effect it has on others

You gon' need an address when I lose the boy (boy)
Warning others of the consequences of taking what belongs to the singer

Ratchet, ratchet, ratchet, you a tool, lil' boy, oh
Insulting someone who is insignificant

Mama say I'm trippin', daddy say I'm trippin'
Receiving criticism from loved ones

Mouth talkin' dirty but my lips so clean
Acknowledging one's cleanliness in spite of negative comments

On my body like a bumper car sticker
Boasting about one's appearance

Bet it make you smile when you see that bitch pull up (pull up)
Anticipating the reaction of others to one's arrival

Money don't make me happy (make me happy)
Acknowledging the limitations of wealth on happiness

And a fella can't make me fancy (make me fancy)
Recognizing that external validation is not needed to feel good about oneself

We smilin' for a whole 'nother reason (whole 'nother reason)
Celebrating a deeper kind of happiness and fulfillment

It's all smiles through all four seasons
Happiness despite adversity and challenges

Oh, hold on (hold on)
Again, taking a moment to pause and reflect

Slow me down, yeah
Choosing to calm down despite excitement and momentum

I drop the top out the coupe
Showing off a new car

They tryna get at me, oooh
Receiving attention, both positive and negative

They say I'm sweet just like D'UUUS'
Being compared favorably to a popular drink

Say yeah, yeah, yeah, uh
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm

Said everything I do, yeah, yeah, yeah
Boasting about various achievements and successes

Petty, petty, petty, I've been winnin' steady
Acknowledging the pettiness of one's success but still being proud of it

Yoncé, Yoncé all up on your grill, lil' boy
Referencing Beyonce and her impact on one's life

Poppin' off at the mouth, all year, boy
Getting into arguments and speaking out all the time

Came out '97, winnin' 20 years, boy, oh
Celebrating one's success over twenty years

All of this good, I don't feel bad for it, yeah
Being unapologetic about one's success

When you see me smile, you can't be mad at it, yeah
Making others happy with one's joy and success

All of this winnin' (haha)
Celebrating the continuous winning streak

Ayy don't (don't) try to (try to) hold me (down) down
Once again, warning others not to interfere

Just because you say things are gonna change
Acknowledging that change takes effort and action, not just words

Things are gonna change, things are gonna change
Repeating the need for change to emphasize its importance

(Another one)
Celebrating another victory

Make 'em wait
Building anticipation and excitement for what's to come

One ain't enough, I need two
Desiring more, not being content with just one

That night I mix the Ace with the D'US'
Sharing details about a particular night with alcohol and luxury

Hit a triple-double in the Garden
Reporting on a successful basketball game played

Held up my left wrist like I'm Harden (swish)
Referencing James Harden and his signature move

Ran to the dealer, bought twin Mercedes
Celebrating new car purchases

The European trucks for the twin babies
Planning for the future and one's family

Don't let me have a son, I'm a fool (ooooh)
Preferring a daughter over a son due to the artist's desire to spoil and indulge

Send him to school in all my jewels
Boasting about one's wealth and status

I want a boy and girl to fight for truth
Desiring a family that values honesty and values

Whatever God give me, I'm cool
Being content with whatever comes one's way

I've been winnin' so long it's like alchemy
Describing the long-lasting success as almost magical or impossible

I've been playin' cards with the house money
Continuing to gamble with the winnings

21 Grammys, I'm a savage nigga
Boasting about Grammy wins and one's status

I shouldn't even worry, backward niggas
Looking down on those who don't understand or appreciate the success

12 solo albums, all Platinum, nigga
Boasting about album sales and achievements

I know you ain't out here talkin' numbers, right?
Challenging others who may not have the same level of success

I know you ain't out here talkin' summers, right?
Questioning others who may not have the same level of success or experience as the singer

I know you ain't walkin' 'round talkin' down
Challenging others who may be speaking negatively or downgrading the artist's success

Sayin' boss shit when you a runner, right?
Criticizing those who talk big but aren't able to back it up with success

Plain Patek, been had it
Boasting about owning a luxury watch

Flooded when I got it from Khaled
Acknowledging DJ Khaled for providing the watch

That was just a thank you for his last year
Expressing gratitude for DJ Khaled's role in the artist's success

Next year he gon' have to buy a palace, shinin'
Anticipating even more success and luxury in the future

All of this winnin', I've been losin' my mind (losin' my mind)
Again, acknowledging the high cost of success on one's mental health

All of this winnin', slow me down
Asking for time to pause and reflect despite the momentum of success

'Ing something's wrong isn't good enough
Not accepting mediocrity and continuing to improve

Isn't good enough, isn't good enough
Continuing to strive for excellence and not settling for less

All of this winnin', yeah
Celebrating success and achievement

Isn't good enough
Again, acknowledging that more can always be done and achieved