Shining Star
Earth Wind & Fire Lyrics

When you wish upon a star
Dreaming of achieving something great and reaching for that elusive goal

Your dreams will take you very far, yeah
The pursuit of your aspiration can take you places beyond your imagination

But when you wish upon a dream
Getting lost in the dreamy ambition without sufficient planning and efforts

Life ain't always what it seems, oh-yeah
The fate does not always match one's expectations and perceptions

What you see on nights so clear, hey
The vision that one sees on clear nights is usually their dreams and aspirations

In the sky so very dear, yeah
The vast expanse of the sky that represents unlimited possibilities

You're a shining star
You possess great potential and qualities to shine and achieve something momentous

No matter who you are
One's background and starting point does not dictate their potential for greatness

Shining bright to see
Radiating positivity and inspiring others to achieve greatness

What you could truly be (what you could truly be)
Encouraging to realize the full extent of one's potential and harness that power

Shining star come in to view
A moment of realization and clarity in one's life that their purpose is within reach

Shine its watchful light on you, yeah
Guiding and enlightening presence that helps one navigate through challenges and obstacles

Give you strength to carry on, yeah
Empowerment to press on through adversities and setbacks

Yeah, make your body big and strong, yeah
Strengthening both inner values and outer capabilities to achieve one's goals

Born a man-child of the sun, yeah
Inherently possessing an innate ability to shine and make a difference

Yeah, saw my work had just begun
Realizing that there is always more to be achieved and contributions to be made

Yeah, found I had to stand alone, yeah
Understanding that the journey to greatness can be a solitary path and that one must have the courage and resilience to go on alone if needed

Yeah, bless it now I've got my own, oh yeah (oh yeah)
Acknowledging the struggle and earning the right to reap the rewards of success

So, if you find yourself in need
Offering words of wisdom to those who may be struggling or lost

Why don't you listen to these words of heed?
Encouraging the listener to take heed of the advice being offered

Be a giant grain of sand
Emphasizing the importance of making small contributions that collectively make a significant impact

Words of wisdom, yes I can
Asserting the ability to offer insightful and inspiring advice

Shinning star for you to see
Providing a beacon of hope and inspiration for others to emulate

What your life can truly be
Encouraging to realize the full potential of one's life