Shine On
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I see it in your eyes ... in your eyes
I could use the same old lines ... but I'll sing
Shine on, just shine on
Close your eyes and they'll all be gone
They can scream and shout that they've been sold out,
But it paved the cloud that we're dancing on
With your smile just as bright as the sun
'Cause they're all just slaves to the Gods they've made
But you and I, just shone, just shone
And when silence greets my last goodbye
The words I need are in your eyes
And I'll sing
Shine on, just shine on
Close your eyes and they'll all be gone
They can scream and shout that they've been sold out
But it paved the cloud that we're dancing on
So shine on, just shine on
With your smile just as bright as the sun
'Cause they're all just slaves to the Gods they've made
But you and I just shone, just shone
So shine on, just shine on
Close your eyes and they'll all be gone
They can scream and shout that they've been sold out,
But it paved the cloud that we're dancing on
So shine on, just shine on
With your smile just as bright as the sun
'Cause they're all just slaves to the Gods they've made
But you and I just shone, just shone
The song "Shine On" by James Blunt is about the power of love and companionship in the face of adversity. The first verse indicates that this might be the last chance that the two people have to dance together, but rather than mourn the moment, Blunt implores his love interest to "shine on," to keep going and be strong, despite any obstacles. The chorus celebrates their resilience and the fact that they are not beholden to any external influence, whether it be critics or society at large. Blunt suggests that they are dancing on a cloud, beyond the reach of those trying to bring them down.
The second verse escalates the emotion, as Blunt posits that his "last goodbye" will be met with "silence" unless he sees the love in his partner's eyes. Once again, the chorus serves as a rallying cry, encouraging the couple to keep shining in the face of adversity, and to ignore the naysayers who are merely "slaves to the Gods they've made."
One of the most compelling aspects of "Shine On" is the way in which it balances hope and despair, acknowledging that life can be difficult and that people will try to bring you down, but also insisting that there is always a way to keep going and find joy.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you calling for our last dance?
Are you signaling that this is the end and we should make the most of it?
I see it in your eyes ... in your eyes
I can tell by looking at your eyes that something is coming to an end.
I could use the same old lines ... but I'll sing
I could say what everyone else does, but I'll choose to express myself through music.
Shine on, just shine on
Keep shining and being your true self, despite what others may say or do.
Close your eyes and they'll all be gone
Let go of negativity and focus on the positive things in life.
They can scream and shout that they've been sold out,
Others may express their anger, but it doesn't have to affect us.
But it paved the cloud that we're dancing on
Even negative experiences can pave the way for positive ones, and we should dance on them.
With your smile just as bright as the sun
Keep smiling and radiating positivity, no matter what is going on around us.
'Cause they're all just slaves to the Gods they've made
Others may be trapped by their own beliefs and desires, but we can choose to be free.
But you and I, just shone, just shone
We are shining and standing out because we are not held back by what others believe or do.
And when silence greets my last goodbye
In the end, when everything is quiet again and I leave this world.
The words I need are in your eyes
The comfort and love I need can be found in your eyes.
So shine on, just shine on
Once again, keep shining and being your true self.
They can scream and shout that they've been sold out
Others may still express negativity or hatred, but we don't have to let it affect us.
But it paved the cloud that we're dancing on
Negative experiences can lead to positive ones, and we should keep dancing.
But you and I just shone, just shone
We stand out and shine because we are not confined by what others believe or say.
So shine on, just shine on
Keep being your true self and radiating positivity.
With your smile just as bright as the sun
Keep smiling and shining, even in the face of adversity.
'Cause they're all just slaves to the Gods they've made
Others may be trapped by their own beliefs and desires, but we can choose to be free.
But you and I just shone, just shone
We stand out because we are not held back by what others believe or do.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES BLOUNT
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