Shine on Me
Devin Sinha Lyrics

The cracks in the pavement are showin'
The worn-out state of the pavement is visible, indicating decay and lack of maintenance.

The boards on the windows are thin
The window coverings are feeble, which signify the vulnerability and insecurity of the place.

you can speak your intentions thousands of times
Mere talking doesn't accomplish anything unless there's action behind it.

It doesn't matter if you never begin
Unless we take that first step towards change, nothing will change at all.

ohio is rusted and bleeding
Ohio state is deteriorating and facing substantial economic and social problems.

Her fingers are dry to the bone
The person referred to has worked extremely hard, leading to dried out hands and exhaustion.

there's a point when the place that you live in Ain't a place you can still call your home
There comes a state when a living place loses its insurmountable meaning and evolves into nothing but just a physical entity.

And I know there's a better life coming
The hope for a brighter future is strong and alive.

And you know there's somewhere we can be
Together, we can reach that better place in life.

That old road might be long but together we're strong
The journey may be difficult, but we have the strength to overcome adversity by sticking together.

And I'm waiting for the day we'll see
The artist is patiently waiting for the arrival of that elusive better future.

'Cause I know there's a better light that's gonna shine on me
The artist is confident that the future holds a better opportunity for them.

Now our old loans are all coming due
The past obligations have resurfaced and need to be repaid.

The ship's leakin' and I'm out to sea
The situation is getting out of hand, and there's a lack of control.

We lost every touch of the life that we knew
The deterioration of one's lifestyle and environment is undeniable.

but you never lost your hold on me
Even in the face of adversity, the artist remains connected and committed to their partner.

We borrowed and bartered on true love hoping it would see both us through
The artist expresses how the foundation of their relationship is love, which they hoped would help overcome difficulties.

The cold air from the north brought me down to my knees
The hardship was so severe that it affected the artist's well-being, making them feel physically and emotionally weak.

but it never brought me closer to you
Despite the hardship, the relationship between the artist and their partner remains intact.

You tell me I look like my father
The artist's partner points out a resemblance between the artist and their father.

I don't see it but I hope that it's true
The artist is not aware of the resemblance but hopes there is one.

Been so long that some days I can't remember his face
Recalling the physical appearance of their father is becoming progressively challenging.

But I know he would have sure loved you
Despite being unable to recall his father's face, the artist knows that their father would have loved their partner.

your old dress is threadbare and simple
The dress that the artist's partner wears is humble and has seen better days.

The most beautiful thing I have seen
Despite its simplicity, the artist perceives their partner's attire to be the most beautiful thing they have ever seen.

Like the wind through the keyhole you start with a shout
The partner begins their actions with a loud and fierce intent, similar to the wind coming through a keyhole.

But you came like a whisper to me
Despite the initial bold actions, the arrival of the partner brought a sense of calm and tranquility to the artist.

That's gonna shine on me
The future has much in store for the artist, and it entails a bright and shining light.