Shine It All On
E Lyrics

Tarot cards
Even the magic of the tarot predicts a gloomy future.

Said I'm already dead
The tarot tells me that my life will be a failure and I will be dead inside.

Crystal ball
I was hoping for a miracle or some positive outcome, but the crystal ball fell on my head.

Fell down onto my head
The hope for any good fortune in my life shattered and hit me hard.

Tenderness
The one thing I crave is the most elusive, and if I desire it, I must pay for it.

If I want it I pay
Love or caring is something that can't be bought even if I desire it.

My true love
The person who was everything for me, who I cared for, now threw me away like a trash bag.

Well she threw it away
My true love betrayed me, dumped me, and shattered my heart.

CHORUS
No matter what happens, I can still amaze others by shining on brightly.

Had some money
I was wealthy, but that didn't make me happy but instead created a hole in my pocket.

And a hole in my pocket
I was comfortable in my dwelling, but I forgot or didn't care to take precautions to ensure its safety.

Had a house
I had a place to live but failed to secure it properly endangering the things I had.

But I forgot to lock it
Smoking could and perhaps will kill me, but the addiction associated is something challenging to quit.

Took a drag
Smoking is detrimental to my health but I still indulge myself.

From a smoke that may kill me
The winter hasn't been kind and has brought a lot of misery and hopelessness my way.

What a drag
The cold weather has made me feel lonely, tired, and unmotivated.

How the winter wind chills me
I will put a disguise and will pretend that everything is okay, even if it's not.

I'll shine it on just like MacBeth
I will maintain my facade and pretend that everything is okay, no matter how deceiving I may find it.

In the face of certain death
I pretend everything is perfect, just as the salesmen or kings in stories, even though I know it's not.

Of a salesman or a king
In the event of a disaster, such as a wildfire, I will not be moved and instead will take to the sea to be alone with my thoughts.

And when the palm trees are on fire
I had potential, but it was all for nought as I failed to capitalize on opportunities.

I'll take my boat out on the sea
I will accept my destiny on this journey through life but will do so at my own pace.

Had a face
I was once powerful but failed to sustain it over time.

But I never could save it
I had progeny but was reluctant to name them, indicating hesitation, doubt, or cowardice.

Had a kid
Life is a journey with its ups and downs and various terrain to navigate.

But I never would name it
It's called life, but it's a bumpy journey that requires a lot of effort and endurance.

Have a life
All my actions, reactions, feelings and everything that happens in my life is what we all call life.

Well, that's what they call it
I might not be moving ahead in my life as I planned, but I'm still moving forward, no matter how slow.

It's a road
No matter the obstacles, I will shine on and not let fate define me.

But I guess I could crawl it
Life can be tough, but I can still struggle and fight my way through it without giving up.