Kris Drever is an Orcadian multi-instrumentalist, from singing and guitar p… Read Full Bio ↴Kris Drever is an Orcadian multi-instrumentalist, from singing and guitar playing to banjo and double bass. He has been in great demand since moving to Edinburgh in 1995. Kris has done a myriad of different projects, quickly moving from traditional pub sessions to the gigging circuit, playing large tours of the United States and Chile with dance show Celtic Fusion. After leaving the show Kris began working with Fine Friday, and also worked as a session musician for a variety of artists including Battlefield Band, John McCusker, Kathie Ryan, Harem Scarem, Clare Mclaughlin and with his father, folk singer and guitarist Ivan Drever. Kris has toured much of Europe, Canada and Australia with Fine Friday and many others. He has also toured Canada with trumpeteer and fiddler Daniel Lapp and England, Ireland and Wales with folk superstar Kate Rusby. Kris also performed with Eamonn Coyne and plays in the John McCusker band and Session A9 and in 2005 joined forces with Aidan O'rourke and Martin Green to form the trio LAU - just signed to Reveal Records.

Shining Star
Kris Drever Lyrics

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The storm was raging and the sky was black
Your light came to me in a bar
It brought to my journey's end
You are my shining star
Will you stay with me my shining star

Everything that I need seems to be where you are
The sun is eclipsed 'cause here you are

You are my shining star

Overall Meaning

In the song "Shining Star" by Kris Drever, the stormy weather and black sky represents the emotional turmoil and uncertainty the singer is experiencing. However, the light that shines on the singer in a bar represents the hope he finds in someone, possibly his significant other or a new friend, who helps him find a sense of direction and purpose in life. The singer acknowledges that this person is his shining star, someone who brings light into his life and guides him through the darkness. The singer is so grateful for this person's presence that he pleads with them to stay by his side, acknowledging that everything he needs is with them and that their presence makes the sun shine brighter.

Overall, "Shining Star" is a song about finding hope and direction in the midst of difficult times. It encourages listeners to appreciate and treasure the people in their lives who bring light and positivity into their world, even amidst the darkest of storms.

Line by Line Meaning

The storm was raging and the sky was black
During a time of turmoil, chaos, and trouble, everything in life seemed dark and colorless

Your light came to me in a bar
In the midst of the darkness, the light of hope and positivity presented itself in an unlikely place

It brought to my journey's end
That light brought a sense of purpose and fulfillment after what felt like an endless journey

You are my shining star
The person that brought light and positivity into the darkness is cherished and considered invaluable

Will you stay with me my shining star
The person that brought so much joy and light is asked to stay and continue being a guiding force

Everything that I need seems to be where you are
The presence of this shining star seems to be the source of everything that makes life good

The sun is eclipsed 'cause here you are
The shining star has the power to outshine anything else, such as even the brightest star in the sky

You are my shining star
The person is celebrated again for bringing so much light and positivity into the artist's life

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