Shine
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'Cause my hair is curly
Just because my teeth are pearly
Just because I always wear a smile
Like to dress up in the latest style

Cause I'm glad I'm livin'
I take these troubles all with a smile
Just because my color's shady,
That's the difference, maybe, why they call me

Shine, sway your blues'ies.
Why don't you shine?
Start with your shoes'ies.
Shine each place up, make it look like new.
Shine your face up, I want to see you wear a smile or two.

Why don't you shine your these and thoseies?
You'll find everything gonna turn out right fine
Folks will shine up to ya'
Everybody's gonna howdy doody do-ya'
You'll make the whole world shine

Oh chocolate drop, that's me...

Cause my hair is curly, (man's got curly hair)
Now just because my teeth are pearly, (also got pearly teeth)
Just because I always wear a smile, (oh keep on smiling)
Like to dress us, babe, in the latest style.

Cause I'm glad I'm livin'
I take these troubles all with a smile
Now just because my color's shady (you's a shady baby)
That's the difference, maybe, why they call me...

Shine away your blues'ies




Shine, start with your shoes'ies
You'll make the whole world shine

Overall Meaning

The song "Shine" by the group is an upbeat and inspiring tune that encourages listeners to have a positive and confident outlook on life. The lyrics describe the singer's unique qualities, such as their curly hair, pearly teeth, and love for fashion, and how they embrace these attributes with a smile. The singer notes that their shade of skin may make them different, but that's something to be celebrated and used to shine brighter. The chorus urges listeners to shine their troubles away, starting with their shoes and working their way up to their face and attitude. The goal is to make the whole world shine and spread positivity and joy to others.


The lyrics to "Shine" are straightforward and uplifting, but the message behind them is powerful. The song celebrates individuality and encourages listeners to embrace their uniqueness and use it as a tool to shine brighter. The focus on smiling and dressing up not only reflects the singer's personal style but also emphasizes the importance of self-confidence and self-expression. The reminder to shine starts with one's shoes and extends to their entire being, reinforcing the idea that shining is a holistic process that involves both inner and outer positivity.


Line by Line Meaning

Cause my hair is curly,
The man singing the song has curly hair.


Now just because my teeth are pearly,
The man singing the song has teeth that are white and shiny.


Just because I always wear a smile,
The man singing is a happy person and always has a smile on his face.


Like to dress us, babe, in the latest style.
The man singing likes to wear fashionable clothes.


Cause I'm glad I'm livin'
The man singing is happy to be alive.


I take these troubles all with a smile
The man singing is positive and tries to handle his problems with a smile.


Now just because my color's shady (you's a shady baby)
The man singing has a darker skin color.


That's the difference, maybe, why they call me...
He believes that his skin color is what causes people to call him by his nickname or title.


Shine away your blues'ies
The song is encouraging people to be happy and not let their troubles get them down.


Shine, start with your shoes'ies
The song is encouraging people to take care of themselves and their appearance.


You'll make the whole world shine
By being happy and taking care of yourself, you can make the world a better place.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: FORD DABNEY

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Give me a word
Give me a sign
Show me where to look
Tell me, what will I find?
What will I find?
Lay me on the ground
And fly me in the sky
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Tell me, what will I find?
What will I find?
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Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
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Love is in the water
Love is in the air
Show me where to look
Tell me, will love be there?
Will love be there?
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What will I find?
Yeah
Yeah
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Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
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Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, Heaven let your light shine down
I'm gonna let it shine
I'm gonna let it shine
Heaven's little light gonna shine on me
Hey, yeah, hey, yeah
Heaven's little light gonna shine on me
(Shine) Shine on me, yeah
(Shine) Come on and shine



@bonesnsmitty

Give me a word,
Give me a sign.
Show me where to look,
Tell me what will I find?
What will I find?
What will I find?

Lay me on the ground,
Or fly me in the sky.
Show me where to look,
Tell me what will I find?
What will I find?
What will I find?

Yeah
Yeah
Yeah

Whoa, heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, heaven let your light shine down

Love is in the water,
Love is in the air.
Show me where to look,
Tell me will love be there?
Will love be there?

Teach me how to speak,
Teach me how to share.
Teach me where to go,
Tell me will love be there?
Will love be there?

Yeah
Yeah
Yeah

Whoa, heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, heaven let your light shine down

Yeah
Yeah
Yeah

Whoa, heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, heaven let your light shine down
Whoa, heaven let your light shine down

I'm gonna let it shine
I'm gonna let it shine
Heaven's little light, gonna shine on me
O Hey yeah, hey yeah
Heaven's little light, shine on me

(Shine) Shine on me hey hey, hey hey yeah
(Shine) C'mon and shine

revised for nijajjenn ...yeah ;)



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@thomasmoody8708

My 3 year old son had been diagnosed with an aggressive brain stem tumor, medulloblastoma, in 1993. He and his two-year old sister LOVED this song, jumping on the bed and yelling out the chorus "Wooohhh" as I played it over and over in late 1993 and early 1994. He passed in February, 1994 but I'll never forget this song as it made him imminently happy in his last days!!

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Bless you.

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Awoooooooooooooooooo

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Sorry about your son.❤

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