Shine It In
David Allan Coe Lyrics


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Shine it on my man forget your troubles if you can
I'll hold you till the down shine it on shine it on
You've been too long on the road and you're ready to explode
Come and lighten up your load shine it on

We had love and not much more but dreams just for free
We sure got lost there dad and mom and me
He'd let me steer on the straitways as we drove from town to town
We knew that daddy's Gypsy blood wouldn't let him settle down
There were times he'd sit right down just plain hung his head
But he'd always lift it up and smile whenever mama said
Shine it on my man.

Papa's gone but Lord his blood is running through my veins
Mama's gone to find him so she can't ease my pain
Another woman holds me now in a little different way
Now I know why papa smiled when he heard my mama say
Shine it on my man
Shine it on my man

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of David Allan Coe's "Shine It On" speak about finding solace in someone when life is tough. The singer seems to be talking to someone who's having a hard time and just wants them to forget about their troubles. The phrase "shine it on" is used several times throughout the song, and it seems to be a sort of reminder to keep a positive outlook on things despite the hardships.


The lyrics also touch on the idea of familial love and the connections that we have to our past. The singer remembers his father and the road trips they used to take together, and how his father's restless spirit never allowed him to settle down. There's a sense of longing for those simpler times, but also an understanding that life moves on and we have to adapt to new circumstances.


Overall, the song seems to be about finding hope and strength in the love and support of others, and remembering the bonds that tie us to our past.


Line by Line Meaning

Shine it on my man forget your troubles if you can
Comfort me through my problems and try to make me forget them, if possible.


I'll hold you till the down shine it on shine it on
I'll be here for you until the end, sharing your pain and trying to help however I can.


You've been too long on the road and you're ready to explode
You've been traveling for too long and are on the verge of losing control and breaking down emotionally.


Come and lighten up your load shine it on
Come and let me help you release some of the burdens you've been carrying and feel a bit better.


We had love and not much more but dreams just for free
My family and I were poor and didn't have much, but we still had love and the ability to dream.


We sure got lost there dad and mom and me
We struggled a lot as a family and didn't always know what direction to take in our lives.


He'd let me steer on the straitways as we drove from town to town
My dad allowed me to control the car on the straight roads as we journeyed across different towns.


We knew that daddy's Gypsy blood wouldn't let him settle down
We understood that our dad's restless nature was due to his familial heritage as a Gypsy, making it hard for him to stay in one place.


There were times he'd sit right down just plain hung his head
There were moments when my dad was overcome with sadness and disappointment, and he would sit down crestfallen.


But he'd always lift it up and smile whenever mama said
However, he would always perk up and smile when my mom told him to stay strong and positive.


Shine it on my man.
This was my mom's encouraging phrase to my dad, telling him to keep brightening the world as only he could.


Papa's gone but Lord his blood is running through my veins
My father has passed on, but I still carry his legacy and spirit within me.


Mama's gone to find him so she can't ease my pain
My mother has gone to be reunited with my father, so I can no longer find solace in her guidance.


Another woman holds me now in a little different way
I'm in a relationship with someone new, who supports and cares for me in a distinct way compared to my past loved ones.


Now I know why papa smiled when he heard my mama say
I now understand why my dad would grin when my mom would encourage him, as I too feel that uplifting power from my partner's kind words.


Shine it on my man
The same encouragement and support from my mother and partner remains a positive force in my life, just as it was for my dad.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEFF BARRY, THOMAS LOUIS JANS

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Dr. Craphead


on Damn I Wish I Was a Nigger

The song is not by David Allan Coe

Niggerhatingme


on Nigger Hatin Me

I like sugar and I like tea
But I don't like niggers, no sir-e
There are two lone things that'll make me puke
That's a hog eating slop and a big black spook

You know it, 'cuz I show it
Like a barnyard rooster I crow it
And the NAACP would sure like to get
A hold of nigger hatin' me.

Roses are red and violets are blue
Niggers are black and you know that's true
But they don't mind 'cuz what the heck
You gotta' be black to get a welfare check.

.And I'm broke, no joke. I ain't got a nickle
For a coat and I ain't black you see, so Uncle
Sam won't help poor nigger hatin' me.

Jigga-boo Jigga-boo where are you? I was
Here on the woodpile watching you. Jigga-boo
Jigga-boo come outdoors. No! I'sa scared of the

White man way down south.

You know it, 'cuz I show it. Stick your black
Head out and I blow it and the NAACP can't keep
You away from 'lil 'ol nigger hatin' me.

Mirror mirror on the wall who is the blackest
Of them all? A man named King it ain't no doubt
And he's causin' lots of trouble with his baboon
Mouth. Oh no it's he's a done it, caused by the
Trouble he's a brewin' and the NAACP can't win if
The white man stick with nigger hatin' me.

Hey Mr. President what'd ya say? When are we
Whites gonna have our day? The niggers've had
Theirs for such a long long time. I'm a white
And it's time that I had mine.

You know it, 'cuz I show it. Stick your black head
Out and I blow it and the NAACP can't win if the
White man stick with nigger hatin' me.

Nigger hatin me'
Nigger hatin me'
Nigger hatin me'
Nigger hatin me'

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Ben - Moderator


on Nigger hatin me

Jigga-boo come outdoors. No! I'sa scared of the White man way down south.

Meaning of this line above has now been corrected

Matt


on Nigger hatin me

Who ever did the meaning lines is funny... woodpile is a real term, and when it says jig aboo come out doors, he imitates a poor sounding guy saying he's afraid of the racist whites from the south cuz if they even show themselves in public, they were a target. This is a bad song about the unspoken truth

cemegonuts


on You piss me off...you fuckin' jerk

This is not David Allen Coe. It is a song written by Gaye Delorme and performed by Garry Lee and Showdown.

Teresa Warnke


on Pick Em, Lick Em, Stick Em

Are there any decent constitutional lawyers in the house?
Mr. Coe has been barred from performing in most public forums.
He is one the last surviving Outlaws of country music. Although, Nigger Fucker has racist theme, Mr. Coe was defended by his life long friend, Charlie Pride, who inspired the song, all of his days. They were close friends until the end.
David Allen COE is elderly and we don't have long to have an opportunity to see him perform. What is more is that he deserves to use his constitutional right to free speech.
Some would like to have this song and many more that feel are offensive removed from existence. I am not a racist and recognize the foulness of the song, but, I am mature enough to turn off music or any other media that I don't like.
Personally, the Brian Adam's song, "Rum to You", makes me sick, as does Reba Macy tyre's, "Fancy" and "Whoever's in New England".
Ms. Macy tires songs if a mother pimping out her daughter and an abandoned housewife faithfully waiting for her man to return from fucking his mistress hurts women. The Brian Adam's song also hurts women. I do not for a minute believe that this music should never be heard again. It does provide opportunity to discuss these things with younger people.
I am going to delete my YouTube music account because they removed DAC for it's content. I did have much respect for YouTube for it's American spirit and patriotism even though the way they pay their talent is nonsensical. One deletion is a demonstration of what will follow. Eventually this could lead to less freedoms for all of us.
Please don't fall into the currant popular victim trend. Turn off music you don't like and get on with your day.
Or stand up to censorship of the arts.
Thank You,
Teresa Warnke

Rodan


on Cum Stains on the Pillow

Dribble it on her nose!

11inthemoney


on Itty Bitty Titty

Young sex is the best

11inthemoney


on Itty Bitty Titty

Shucks it's cool.

Rodan


on Cum Stains on the Pillow

Another AWESOME DAC song that makes me bellylaugh!!!

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