Shine On
Jonny P Lyrics
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Completely lost in poverty
I found You and my life was great, mmm yeah
Overshadowed by a thousand things
Like a bluejay without his wings
I found You and You fixed me
And the love You bring just shines on
The love You bring just shines on, shines on me
The love You bring just shines on
Helps me keep the lights on
The love You bring just shines on, shines on me
Shine on, shine down on me
Shine on, shine down on me
I was destined for catastrophe
Until You reversed my destiny
Since I've known You, things are looking straight
Like a note without a voice to sing
That was me before I let You win
Now I'm with You and this heart will need, yeah
The love You bring just shines on
Helps me keep the lights on
The love You bring just shines on, shines on me
The love You bring just shines on
Helps me keep the lights on
The love You bring just shines on, shines on me
Shine on, shine down on me
Shine on, shine down on me
Oh, the love You bring just shines on
Helps me keep the lights on
The love You bring just shines on, shines on me
Yeah, the love You bring just shines on, yeah yeah
Helps me keep the lights on
The love You bring just shines on, shines on me
Shine on, shine down on me
Shine on, shine down on me
Shine on, shine down on me
Shine on, shine down on me
In Jonny P's song "Shine On," the lyrics speak to the transformative power of love and faith. The first verse sets the stage by describing a feeling of hopelessness, as if the singer is lost in a cloud of misery and poverty. However, the chorus quickly asserts that the love that he has found brings light and warmth into his life, keeping him strong and helping him to overcome his struggles. The second verse describes a life that was once destined for disaster, but is now turned around thanks to the power of his new love and faith.
Overall, the song conveys a message of strength and resilience, even in the face of hardship. It suggests that no matter how difficult things may seem, there is always the possibility of finding hope and love, which can transform one's outlook on life and bring new meaning to even the most dire circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Dampened by the clouds of misery
Feeling down in the dumps and surrounded by negativity
Completely lost in poverty
Living in a state of financial hardship with no way out
I found You and my life was great, mmm yeah
Discovering something/someone that brought joy and positivity to their life
Overshadowed by a thousand things
Overwhelmed by numerous burdens, responsibilities, and issues
Like a bluejay without his wings
Feeling powerless and limited, unable to fully reach one's potential
I found You and You fixed me
Finding a solution/person that was able to remedy their situation and achieve progress
The love You bring just shines on
The positive impact of the person/situation is radiant and evident
Helps me keep the lights on
This person/situation keeps them going and empowers them to continue forward
Shine on, shine down on me
A plea for the continued presence and influence of this positive source in their life
I was destined for catastrophe
Their future had been bleak and doomed to fail
Until You reversed my destiny
However, this situation/person helped change their path and set them on a more hopeful trajectory
Since I've known You, things are looking straight
As a result, their life has been more stable, optimistic, and on-track
Like a note without a voice to sing
Prior to their current situation, they felt unnoticed and unheard
That was me before I let You win
But after accepting this new person/situation, their voice and identity were restored and amplified
Now I'm with You and this heart will need, yeah
Now, this person/situation is an essential and valuable presence in their life
Oh, the love You bring just shines on
Re-emphasizing the profound effect of this person/situation
Yeah, the love You bring just shines on, yeah yeah
A further declaration of the positive impact
Writer(s): Jonny Powell
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