Shine
Josh Todd Lyrics
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In your mind you think I've gone too far
And you try to think of all the reasons
Now you sit and watch the power die
Shine, he loves and look what's happened
Shine, and turn the water back on
Be back home again
Be back home again
It's alright 'cause were doing it all night long
It takes time just stay inside my arms
And you try to think of all the reasons
Now you stand with water in your eyes
Shine, he loves and look what's happened
Shine, and turn the water back on
Be back home again
Be back home again
Be back home again
Be back home again
In the back of my mind I put you together
God shined your light as a phantom
You'd say there's nothing better
We've got so much time
Oh now we've cut through the matter
Make it back and watch the sun go
You'd say there's nothing better
We've got so much time
Shine
Shine
Shine
Shine
Shine
Shine
Shine, he loves and look what's happened
Shine, and turn the water back on
Be back home again
Be back home again
Be back home again
Be back home again
Be back home again
Be back home again
Be back home again
Be back home again (shine)
The lyrics to Josh Todd's song "Shine" are about a relationship that is experiencing some turmoil. The singer notes that he can tell something is wrong just by looking into his partner's eyes. He acknowledges that they have gone too far and are struggling to come up with reasons why they are in this situation. The listener can sense that the relationship is on the brink of falling apart as one partner watches "the power die".
However, the chorus brings a glimmer of hope as they encourage each other to shine and turn the water back on. The water can represent many things in this song, including the spark that has gone out of the relationship, the connection that they have lost, or the hope that they need to rekindle. The lyrics repeat that they will be back home again, suggesting that the goal is to return to the love they once knew.
The bridge takes a more introspective turn as the singer thinks about the person he loves. He notes that God shined their light like a phantom, suggesting that this person is ethereal, otherworldly, and perhaps even unattainable. Still, he recognizes that there is nothing better than being with this person, and they have so much time to make things right. They will cut through the matter, bask in the warmth of the sun, and shine once again.
Overall, "Shine" is a song about facing the challenges that arise in a relationship and striving to find a way back to love. The repeated use of "shine" throughout the song suggests that the answer to their problems lies in bringing light and positivity to the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
In your eyes I see that something's wrong
When I look into your eyes, I can tell that there's something bothering you
In your mind you think I've gone too far
You feel like I've gone too far with something, and it's been weighing on your mind
And you try to think of all the reasons
You're trying to come up with reasons for why you feel the way you do
Now you sit and watch the power die
You're watching something fall apart and there's nothing you can do to stop it
Shine, he loves and look what's happened
When you let your light shine, amazing things happen
Shine, and turn the water back on
Let your light shine to bring healing to someone who is hurting
Be back home again
Return to a place where you feel safe and loved
It's alright 'cause were doing it all night long
Don't worry, we have all night to figure this out
It takes time just stay inside my arms
Sometimes all you need is someone to hold you and be there for you
Now you stand with water in your eyes
You're crying and feeling emotional about something
In the back of my mind I put you together
I've been thinking about you and trying to figure out what's been bothering you
God shined your light as a phantom
God gave you a special light that's hard to describe
You'd say there's nothing better
You believe that nothing is better than being with the person you love
We've got so much time
We have plenty of time to work things out
Oh now we've cut through the matter
We've figured out what the issue is and now we can solve it
Make it back and watch the sun go
Let's go home and enjoy the simple things like watching the sunset
Shine
Let your light shine and brighten up the world
Shine
Don't be afraid to let your true self shine through
Shine
When you let your light shine, you can inspire others to do the same
Shine
Be a beacon of hope and positivity in the world
Be back home again
No matter where life takes us, we'll always have a place to call home
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Joshua Todd Gruber, Mike Hewitt, Mark Lettig, Jesse Logan, Kent Ross
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