Shinin' On Me
Jerrod Niemann Lyrics


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Life is taking turns, falling flat on your chin
Trying to fly with the birds
Love sure is blind
'Cause it don’t see
It ain’t spent one night feelin’ sorry for me

There ain't too many times I felt like a king
Sitting here with you dear makes me wanna sing

Today the sun is shinin' on me
Sitting with my feet in the breeze
Ain't sweating the little things
And who knows what tomorrow is gonna bring
But today, the sun, shinin' on me

Lady love, forgets me every time
I'm spending my days packin' nickels and dimes,
But the man in the moon, yeah he's alright
He must've flipped on the switch when he left last night
'Cause I'm feelin' alright, feelin' alright

Today the sun is shinin' on me
Sitting with my feet in the breeze
Ain't sweating the little things
And who knows what tomorrow is gonna bring
But today, the sun, shinin' on me

There ain't too many times I felt like a king
Sitting here with you dear makes me wanna sing

Today the sun is shinin' on me
Sitting with my feet in the breeze
Ain't sweating the little things
And who knows what tomorrow is gonna bring
But today, the sun is shinin' on me

Sitting with my feet in the breeze
Ain't sweating the little things




And who knows what tomorrow is gonna bring
But today, the sun is shinin' on, shining on, shining on, shining on me

Overall Meaning

In Jerrod Niemann's "Shinin' On Me," the singer reflects on the ups and downs of life, noting that love can be blind and that tough times can make a person feel forgotten. Despite these challenges, the singer finds solace in the present moment, enjoying a carefree day with his partner under the sun. He remarks on how uncommon it is for him to feel like a king, but being with his significant other makes him want to sing. He acknowledges the uncertainty of the future but revels in the fact that today, he can enjoy the sunshine and not be bothered by the small stuff.


In this song, Niemann speaks to the fleeting nature of life and how it can be difficult to maintain a sense of well-being while navigating the obstacles that come with it. The lyrics suggest that even when times are tough, it's crucial to be present in the moment, to focus on the good, and to be with the people who matter most.


Line by Line Meaning

Life is taking turns, falling flat on your chin
Life is unpredictable, there are highs and lows, and we may stumble and fall along the way.


Trying to fly with the birds
Despite the challenges we face, we strive to achieve our dreams and soar like birds.


Love sure is blind
Love can be irrational and overlook flaws or negative traits in a person.


'Cause it don’t see
Love doesn't see the faults, mistakes or shortcomings that may be there.


It ain’t spent one night feelin’ sorry for me
Love is unconditional and doesn't pity or judge, it accepts and supports us always.


There ain't too many times I felt like a king
There have been few moments in life where the singer has felt truly happy and successful.


Sitting here with you dear makes me wanna sing
Being with someone special brings immense joy and happiness to the singer.


Today the sun is shinin' on me
Today everything seems to be going well and the artist is embracing the positivity in their life.


Sitting with my feet in the breeze
The artist is enjoying the simple pleasures in life and appreciating the present moment.


Ain't sweating the little things
The artist is not stressing over minor problems or details, but rather focusing on the big picture.


And who knows what tomorrow is gonna bring
The future is uncertain and unpredictable, but the singer is choosing to remain optimistic and not worry too much about it.


But today, the sun, shinin' on me
Today the artist is feeling happy and content, and is grateful for the positive things in their life.


Lady love, forgets me every time
The singer has experienced heartbreak and disappointment in love in the past.


I'm spending my days packin' nickels and dimes
The singer is working hard, but perhaps not in the most glamorous or high paying job.


But the man in the moon, yeah he's alright
The singer finds comfort in something as simple as looking at the moon and appreciating its beauty.


He must've flipped on the switch when he left last night
The artist jokes that the moon must have turned on the positivity switch when he left, because the artist woke up feeling good.


'Cause I'm feelin' alright, feelin' alright
The artist is feeling good today and taking pleasure in the little things in life.


And who knows what tomorrow is gonna bring
The future is unknown, but the singer is not worried about it and is focusing on the present.


But today, the sun is shinin' on me
Today is a good day and the singer is appreciating the positivity in their life.


Sitting with my feet in the breeze
The artist is taking a moment to relax and enjoy the simple pleasures of life.


And who knows what tomorrow is gonna bring
The future is uncertain, but the artist is not worrying about it and choosing to enjoy the present moment.


But today, the sun is shinin' on me
Today is a bright and positive day, and the artist is basking in the happiness and contentment they feel.


Sitting with my feet in the breeze
The singer is enjoying the simple things in life and taking time to relax.


Ain't sweating the little things
The artist is not worrying about minor issues or problems, and is choosing to look at the bigger picture and enjoy life.


And who knows what tomorrow is gonna bring
The future is unpredictable, but the singer is choosing to focus on the present and not worry about the unknown.


But today, the sun is shinin' on, shining on, shining on, shining on me
Today is a happy and positive day, and the singer is embracing the good vibes and enjoying life to the fullest.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROB HATCH, LEE BRICE, LANCE MILLER, JERROD LEE NIEMANN

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Shinin' On Me
Jerrod Niemann

Life is taking turns, falling flat on your chin
Trying to fly with the birds
Love sure is blind
'Cause it don’t see
It ain’t spent one night feelin’ sorry for me

There ain't too many times I felt like a king
Sitting here with you dear makes me wanna sing

Today the sun is shinin' on me
Sitting with my feet in the breeze
Ain't sweating the little things
And who knows what tomorrow is gonna bring
But today, the sun, shinin' on me

Lady love, forgets me every time
I'm spending my days packin' nickels and dimes,
But the man in the moon, yeah he's alright
He must've flipped on the switch when he left last night
'Cause I'm feelin' alright, feelin' alright

Today the sun is shinin' on me
Sitting with my feet in the breeze
Ain't sweating the little things
And who knows what tomorrow is gonna bring
But today, the sun, shinin' on me

There ain't too many times I felt like a king
Sitting here with you dear makes me wanna sing

Today the sun is shinin' on me
Sitting with my feet in the breeze
Ain't sweating the little things
And who knows what tomorrow is gonna bring
But today, the sun is shinin' on me

Sitting with my feet in the breeze
Ain't sweating the little things
And who knows what tomorrow is gonna bring
But today, the sun is shinin' on, shining on, shining on, shining on me

Written by: ROB HATCH, LEE BRICE, LANCE MILLER, JERROD LEE NIEMANN
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Spirit Music Group, MIKE CURB MUSIC



All comments from YouTube:

Sharon Rigney

I never get tired of this song...  it lifts my spirit! It makes me realize that life is good..  things can be worse and I need to appreciate what I have.   What a motivator!

Matthew Braunsroth

Jerrod...you've done it again. You've captured our hearts with your amazing talent. Thank You!

rebel32degrees

This music video put me in a good mood, which can often be hard to do on a Sunday night with the whole week ahead. Got the whole week ahead. Excited to hear the rest of Jerrod's album.

Paula Jane

I love everything about this song forever 🥰💯😎🎸❤

Jonita Bodey

Love this song It puts me in a great mood.

Epic Ami

Great feel good song. Love it!

dawn schafer

The harmony in this song IS FREAKIN ADDICTIVE!!! Awesome job Jerrod!!!!! It totally makes he song!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I could listen to this song over and over again!

Lethal Discharge

The harmony of his voice during the chorus is impeccably beautiful.

itsjustmeok87

Love love love this song. It's my official song of summer. And also I really wanna bring Jerrod in outta the rain.

Magali Chabret

Amazing song ! I love it ! My first choreography line dance on one of your songs.

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