Shining Star
EarthWindAndFire Lyrics
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Your dreams will take you very far
But when you wish upon a dream
Life ain't always what it seems
What'd you see on a night so clear
In the sky so very dear
You're a shining star
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be (what you could truly be)
Shining star come in to view
Shine its watchful light on you
Give you strength to carry on
Make your body big and strong
Born a man child of the sun
Saw my work had just begun
Found I had to stand alone
Bless it now I've got my own
So, if you find yourself in need
Why don't you listen to these words of heed
Be a giant grain of sand
Words of wisdom, yes I can
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
Shinning star for you to see
What your life can truly be
Shinning star for you to see
What your life can truly be
Shinning star for you to see
What your life can truly be
The lyrics to Earth Wind & Fire's "Shining Star" focus on the idea of reaching one's full potential and achieving greatness, no matter who you are or where you come from. The opening lines suggest that dreams and aspirations are important, but they don't always align with the realities of life. This is followed by a call to look to the stars and find inspiration, to realize that the possibilities for greatness are endless.
The chorus of the song repeatedly calls the listener a "shining star," regardless of circumstances, and encourages them to let their light shine for all to see. The bridge of the song utilizes imagery of a lighthouse and the sun to emphasize the idea of strength and guidance being there to support the listener as they reach for their goals. The repeated phrase "What you could truly be" emphasizes the idea that everyone has potential, a message that is both empowering and inspiring.
Overall, "Shining Star" is an uplifting and motivational song that encourages listeners to believe in themselves and reach for their dreams. The instrumentation, with its lively horns and infectious groove, perfectly matches the positive message of the lyrics and has made the song a beloved classic.
Line by Line Meaning
When you wish upon a star
When you have hope and believe that good things will happen
Your dreams will take you very far
Your hopes and desires can lead you to achieve great things
But when you wish upon a dream
But when you have aspirations
Life ain't always what it seems
Life can be unpredictable and not always as expected
What'd you see on a night so clear
What do you perceive on a calm, cloudless night sky
In the sky so very dear
In the sky which is held in such high admiration
You're a shining star
You are a source of inspiration and light
No matter who you are
Everyone has the potential to be extraordinary
Shining bright to see
Radiating brilliance for people to appreciate
What you could truly be (what you could truly be)
What you are capable of becoming
Shining star come in to view
A shining entity emerging into sight
Shine its watchful light on you
Illuminate the path that you should take
Give you strength to carry on
Provide you the courage and power to persevere
Make your body big and strong
Develop your physical and mental capacity to push through adversity
Born a man child of the sun
By inheritance, a child that represents hope and promise
Saw my work had just begun
Realized that the task at hand is only the beginning
Found I had to stand alone
Discovered that sometimes, it is necessary to be independent
Bless it now I've got my own
Now proud of and grateful for my own achievements
So, if you find yourself in need
So, if you find yourself requiring assistance
Why don't you listen to these words of heed
Why don't you take heed of this advice
Be a giant grain of sand
Be small yet significant; make a big impact with small actions
Words of wisdom, yes I can
Advice from experience; I am capable of giving such advice
Shinning star for you to see
Constant illumination for you to observe
What your life can truly be
What your life is honestly capable of becoming
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LORENZO DUNN, PHILIP BAILEY, MAURICE WHITE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@avionjuju1809
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams will take you very far
But when you wish upon a dream
Life ain't always what it seems
What'd you see on a night so clear
In the sky so very dear
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be (what you could truly be)
Shining star come in to view
Shine its watchful light on you
Give you strength to carry on
Make your body big and strong
Born a man child of the sun
Saw my work had just begun
Found I had to stand alone
Bless it now I've got my own
So, if you find yourself in need
Why don't you listen to these words of heed
Be a giant grain of sand
Words of wisdom, yes I can
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
Shinning star for you to see
What your life can truly be
Shinning star for you to see
What your life can truly be
Shinning star for you to see
What your life can truly be
@user-ip9yu7lp1q
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams will take you very far
But when you wish upon a dream
Life ain't always what it seems
What'd you see on a night so clear
In the sky so very dear
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
Shining star come in to view
Shine its watchful light on you
Give you strength to carry on
Make your body big and strong
Born a man child of the sun
Saw my work had just begun
Found I had to stand alone
Bless it now I've got my own
So, if you find yourself in need
Why don't you listen to these words of heed
Be a giant grain of sand
Words of wisdom, yes I can
Shinning star for you to see
What your life can truly be
@traceymccarty859
man, back in the 70's when I was a teenager, didn.t matter if you were white, black, hispanic, we all loved this band
@literallyhimdj6820
This was our assembly song that we played each month... back in 6th grade 🥲
@starion1121
Asian?
@pikaisoverrated5956
Still doesn’t matter🤘
@cjturner370
My mom did-does,and I do to
@koobea4859
Memories of high school dance!
@bothwingz
Long after EW&F is gone, when they place this song 100,000 years or more in the future, it will still be killing it. People will be rocking to this regardless of how old this song gets. It is timeless.
@user-du3gq9mt9u
I know I will in heaven 😊
@CatherineHatton
Today…. And I mean TODAY! We need this music brought back to our households, our children, our LVES…. For the sake of humanity and keeping our sanity together. God bless you all EWF for keeping your “Legacy” going a d Philip Bailey…. You always gave me the chills with your “ fallsetos”
@MadMaxBS
This track just OOZES funky good vibes. They really don't make music like this anymore.