shine On
Jack Russell Lyrics


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Westbound heading grab a train
I've had my fill of the cold and the rain
Rolling easy and I feel all right
Hey now woman got to go
I hear my song on the radio
Slow and easy and I feel all right

Come to know you just got to let it go
And don't you know when that feeling comes it's time to fly
Won't you take it to the line and let me

Shine on shine on
I won't be coming back for you
Shine on shine on
Hold the phone ain't coming home
Don't you hang me up I'm moving on

Hey what's that fire look out below
Off my knees and here I go
I'm a loose cannon and it feels all right
This old life I've laid to rest
All in all I done my best
But it came up short and I don't know why

But I know you just got to let it flow
And don't you know when you feel the time is right all right
You got to take it to the line and let it

Shine on shine on
I won't be coming back for you
Shine on shine on
Hold the phone ain't coming home
Don't you hang me up I'm moving on

And so like the wind
On the silence of the sea
I feel a change coming on
And all through the night
Through the pain into the light
To let it shine

Shine on shine on
I won't be coming back for you
Shine on shine on
Hold the phone ain't coming home
Don't you hang me up I'm moving on

Shining on




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Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of the song "Shine On" by Jack Russell give an image of a person who is on a journey. The person has grown tired of their current circumstances, and they have decided to move on. The lyrics mention a train heading westbound, which shows that the person is leaving behind their past and heading towards a new chapter in their life. As the train rolls along, the person finds peace in the easy-going nature of their journey. The mention of a woman and a song playing on the radio reflects the sense of freedom that the person feels. The person is leaving behind a life that did not fulfill them and is moving towards a future that is bright and full of possibilities.


In the chorus, the person declares that they are moving on and will not be coming back. The repetition of the phrase "Shine On" reflects the sense of confidence that the person has in their decision to move forward. The second verse carries a similar message to the first, encouraging the listener to let go of the past and embrace the future. The lyrics mention the feeling of being a "loose cannon," which reinforces the idea that the singer is ready to take risks and create a new life for themselves. The bridge of the song is especially poignant, as it talks about the pain that the singer has gone through, but also acknowledges the hope that shines through the darkness. Overall, the song "Shine On" is a celebration of new beginnings and the freedom that comes with letting go of the past.


Line by Line Meaning

Westbound heading grab a train
I am leaving this place and taking the train towards the west.


I've had my fill of the cold and the rain
I am tired of being in the cold and the rain and need a change of scenery.


Rolling easy and I feel all right
I am enjoying this easy travel and feeling good.


Hey now woman got to go
I have to go, woman.


I hear my song on the radio
My music is being played on the radio.


Slow and easy and I feel all right
I am taking it slow and easy and feeling good.


Come to know you just got to let it go
When you realize something is over, you must let it go.


And don't you know when that feeling comes it's time to fly
When you feel the urge to move on, it's time to go.


Won't you take it to the line and let me
Can't you take the emotion to the edge and let me see it?


Shine on shine on
Keep shining and moving forward.


I won't be coming back for you
I won't be returning to this relationship.


Hold the phone ain't coming home
Don't wait for me, I'm not coming back.


Don't you hang me up I'm moving on
Don't stop me, I am moving forward.


Hey what's that fire look out below
What is that danger down below?


Off my knees and here I go
I am getting up and moving forward.


I'm a loose cannon and it feels all right
I am unpredictable and free, and I feel good about it.


This old life I've laid to rest
I am leaving behind my old life and putting it to rest.


All in all I done my best
Overall, I did my best.


But it came up short and I don't know why
But it wasn't enough, and I don't know why.


But I know you just got to let it flow
But I know you have to let things happen naturally.


And don't you know when you feel the time is right all right
And don't you know when you feel the time is right, it's okay.


You got to take it to the line and let it
You need to push yourself and take risks to succeed.


And so like the wind
Like the wind, I am moving freely and without restriction.


On the silence of the sea
In the quiet vastness of the sea.


I feel a change coming on
I sense a big change on the horizon.


And all through the night
All throughout the dark hours of the night.


Through the pain into the light
Going through the pain to come out into the light.


To let it shine
To let your inner strength and light shine through.


Shining on
Keep shining bright.




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