Shine on Me
Jussie Smollett & Bre-Z Lyrics
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Sometimes we turn to crime
But the sun will always shine, yeah
It's merciless the grime
Sometimes we turn to crime
But the sun will always shine, yeah
Oh father, father can you hear me?
To feed the ones you hold so dear
Somebody dying, and no survive, story of my life right, hey
Look at me, really look at me
Heart of a champion, eyes that have seen
Murder on my street, death on my block
Cops that be more criminal than cop
Daddy a King Pin, mama a hustler
What am I gon' be? Who is it up to?
Me and just me, doing it my way
'Til I see sunrays, hey
The sun will always shine, sun will always shine
Sun will always shine on me
So even if it's crime, I'm taking care of mine
So the sun will always shine on me, shine on me
I see 1 shot, 2 shot, 3 shot, 4
Daddy I can't take no more
I'm sick of watching windows 'fore I walk out the door
I know that's not what I'm here for, it's a brighter day
These bars sit with the Lord, he know my story
I'mma tell it all and live large before I'm 40
Frank Gathers, this your daughter, everybody know
I could light this here spliff bet everybody blow it
The impact, I did that
I'mma take this and sit back
And watch the chips that you digged at
We started from the bottom, you gotta know the sun is always shining
The sun will always shine, sun will always shine
Sun will always shine on me
So even if it's crime, I'm taking care of mine
So the sun will always shine on me, shine on me
Sunshine, sunshine
Sun will always shine on me, yeah
Sunshine, sunshine
Sun will always shine on me
It's merciless the grind, sometimes you turn to crime
But you gotta keep your head up
Don't look down, don't ever give up
The sun gon' shine through any weather
Merciless the grind, sometimes we turn to crime
But baby keep your head up
Don't look down, don't ever give up
The sun gon' shine through any weather
So even if it's crime, I'm taking care of mine
So the sun will always shine on me, shine on me
The sun will always shine, sun will always shine
Sun will always shine on me
So even if it's crime, I'm taking care of mine
So the sun will always shine on me, shine on me
"Shine on Me" by Jussie Smollett & Bre-Z delves deep into the harsh realities of life and the struggles faced by many individuals. The lyrics speak about the relentless grind of life, where at times people feel compelled to turn to illegal means to survive. Despite these challenges, the song emphasizes that the sun will always shine, symbolizing hope and the notion that better days are ahead.
The song portrays a poignant plea to a father figure, expressing the pain and suffering experienced by the youth. The mention of a broken family dynamic, with a father figure involved in crime and a mother hustling to make ends meet, reflects the harsh circumstances that can shape a person's life. Amidst these difficulties, the singer questions their own future and destiny, highlighting the internal struggle of trying to break free from a cycle of hardship.
As the song progresses, the narrative shifts to a personal reflection on the singer's own journey. From witnessing violence and death in their community to facing inner turmoil, the lyrics paint a raw and honest picture of the challenges faced by the individual. Despite the hardships, there is a glimmer of hope and determination to rise above adversity and find a path towards a brighter future.
The chorus of "Shine on Me" repeats the mantra that the sun will always shine, underscoring the resilience and strength needed to navigate through life's challenges. The lyrics convey a message of perseverance, self-reliance, and the importance of taking care of oneself and loved ones. Ultimately, the song serves as a reminder that even in the darkest moments, there is always the possibility of light and hope shining through, guiding individuals towards a better tomorrow.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TIERCE ALEC JOHN PERSON, JESSE WILSON, SHAFFER (NE-YO) SMITH, REYNELL HAY, CALESHA MURRAY, ASIAHN BRYANT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@breezytv8516
Whoever writes the music for Empire is a genius
@actiivemodzhd9526
Its Timbaland who writes most of the lyrics to empire ;)
@razrkiller9701
Its Ne-Yo I believe
@ewitssot1389
Its actually Timbaland
@roxercita
i'm sure there's a bunch of people writting those songs, timbaland is the producer, and his blueprint is on every song, even he maybe is collaborating on the lyrics and music.. but i sincerily think that he needs help for making hits.
anybody remembers the clutch or even static major? there's always people after timbaland, even we all listen to the final product, we can take a glimpse of every single songwritter and music composer.
@sorryyourenotawinner2506
Timbo leaves Empire
@jakemorson3565
awkward when empire put out better music than real labels
@lilfreddadon2672
That's fax
@brookwade2278
Black eyed peas where is the love
@SR-fk6hw
Jamal's voice in the chorus just puts me in diff zone! The chorus is just 100! And totally loving the Jussie + Bre-z combos. They both so perfect in songs together.