Shine
LOLO Lyrics


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Twenty-something and fit
But you don't give a shit
Fast lane driver with a hot agenda
When ya gonna slow down, are you gonna slow down?
Think you can't touch the ground

Your Prada, your Margiela make you look like a winner
But the bread in your cupboard barely feeds your hunger
Spending all your money trying to be fancy
Say no one can touch ya now

Why you waiting on the world for a favor?
This is your life go ahead and change it
You're the brightest star in the sky
But no one's gonna know if you never shine
Why you waiting on someone else?
To give you the things that you want yourself, oh
You're the brightest star in the sky
So go ahead and shine, yeah, go ahead and shine

We're all strung out and lost but can't speak of it
Wars you're fighting in your mind they own you
Are ya gonna get out, if the drugs bail out?
Who is gonna save you now?
Take another drink but you feel nothing
Like you're the only who don't need saving

Why you waiting on the world for a favor?
This is your life go ahead and change it
You're the brightest star in the sky
But no one's gonna know if you never shine
Why you waiting on someone else?
To give you the things that you want yourself, oh
You're the brightest star in the sky
So go ahead and shine, yeah, go ahead and shine

'Cause no battle gets won alone
And when you need a shield take a breath
Oh, before the moments gone

Why you waiting on the world for a favor?
This is your life go ahead and change it
You're the brightest star in the sky
But no one's gonna know if you never shine
Why you waiting on someone else?
To give you the things that you want yourself
You're the brightest star in the sky
So go ahead and shine, yeah, go ahead and shine





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Overall Meaning

Shine is a highly motivational song by LOLO. The lyrics are centered around the idea of seizing the day and taking charge of your own life. The song begins by describing someone who is in their twenties and in great physical shape but doesn't care about anything. They are living their life in the fast lane and have a hot agenda. However, LOLO urges them to take a step back and think about the direction their life is heading in. She questions whether they really want to live their life thinking they can't touch the ground.


She then goes on to talk about material possessions and how people often spend all their money trying to be fancy, thinking that nobody can touch them. But in reality, they are not really doing anything to change their own lives. LOLO points out that this is their life, and they should go ahead and make the changes they want. The most important thing is being true to oneself and shining brightly for the world to see.


The song then changes its focus to the people surrounding us. LOLO says that everybody has battles to fight, but it's important to remember that you're not fighting them alone. One should take some time to breathe and reflect on the fact that you're not invincible, and sometimes you need someone to be a shield for you.


In summary, 'Shine' is an empowering song that urges its listeners to take charge of their lives and shine brightly for the world to see. It encourages them to reflect on their situation, take control of their personal journey, and not wait for the world to do them any favors.


Line by Line Meaning

Twenty-something and fit
You are young and healthy


But you don't give a shit
But you don't care about anything


Fast lane driver with a hot agenda
You are living a fast-paced life with a busy schedule


When ya gonna slow down, are you gonna slow down?
Do you ever plan on slowing down and taking a break?


Think you can't touch the ground
You feel untouchable and invincible


Your Prada, your Margiela make you look like a winner
Your designer clothes make you look successful


But the bread in your cupboard barely feeds your hunger
But you're struggling financially and can't even afford basic necessities


Spending all your money trying to be fancy
You're spending all your money on luxury items to keep up appearances


Say no one can touch ya now
You feel untouchable and superior to others


Why you waiting on the world for a favor?
Why are you relying on other people to help you succeed?


This is your life go ahead and change it
You have the power to change your own life


You're the brightest star in the sky
You have great potential and can achieve anything you set your mind to


But no one's gonna know if you never shine
But no one will recognize your potential if you don't show it


Why you waiting on someone else?
Why are you waiting for someone else to give you what you want?


To give you the things that you want yourself, oh
You are capable of achieving what you want on your own


So go ahead and shine, yeah, go ahead and shine
Don't wait for anyone else's approval, go out there and show everyone what you're capable of


We're all strung out and lost but can't speak of it
We're all struggling and lost but feel unable to express it to others


Wars you're fighting in your mind they own you
The internal battles you're facing are controlling your life


Are ya gonna get out, if the drugs bail out?
Will you be able to escape your problems if you rely on drugs?


Who is gonna save you now?
You need to take control of your own life and find a way to overcome your struggles


Take another drink but you feel nothing
You're trying to numb your pain with alcohol, but it's not working


Like you're the only who don't need saving
You're trying to convince yourself that you don't need help, but deep down you know you do


'Cause no battle gets won alone
No one can conquer their problems on their own


And when you need a shield take a breath
When you need support, take a moment to breathe and gather your strength


Oh, before the moments gone
Don't let the opportunity to change your life pass you by


So go ahead and shine, yeah, go ahead and shine
Don't wait for anyone else's approval, go out there and show everyone what you're capable of




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LAUREN PRITCHARD

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Sparky Sparks

Oops, where you see in my 1st comment the word "ice"...I meant "I've"

Sparky Sparks

Dang girl, you wrote my life right there in "shine". I listen to it a lot in hopes soon I can figure out just how & where to start. To make a change in my life. Ice been suicidal myself, I recently sat on the tracks with a train coming, I was numb, I can't recall what made me get off the tracks. It was crazy kind a feeling. I had a challenging life, mental disorders & struggled thru out my life, as Queen says in a song, " I feel like no one ever told the truth to me bout grow ing up & what a struggle it'd be". The whole song really is my life too just as shine is. I love it. Ice thought of writing a song about my life but the way you wrote shine is perfect. My kids say I should write a book.....I speak or text/write in great detail. Lol.

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orangepeel100 i

You put a sour little flavor in my mouth now
You move in circles hoping no one's gonna find out
But we're so lucky
Kiss the ring and let 'em bow down
Looking for the time of your life (no one's gonna find out)
A pretty picture but the scenery is so loud
A face like heaven catching lighting in your nightgown
But back away from the water, babe, you might drown
The party isn't over tonight (party in your night gown)
Hey
Where will you be waking up tomorrow morning?
Hey
Out the back door goddamn but I love her anyway (hey)
I love her anyway (hey)
I love her anyway (hey)
Out the back door goddamn but I love her anyway
Miss Jackson, Miss Jackson, Miss Jackson
Are you nasty?
Miss Jackson, Miss Jackson, Miss Jackson
Are you nasty?
Miss Jackson, Miss Jackson, Miss Jackson
Are you nasty, are you nasty?
I love her anyway
Oh,
Where will you be waking up tomorrow morning?
Oh
Out the back door goddamn but I love her anyway
Way down 'til the fire finally dies out
You've got 'em wrapped around your finger watch 'em fall down
There's something beautiful and tragic in the fall out
Let me say it one more time (Tragic in the fall out)
Hey
Where will you be waking up tomorrow morning?
Hey
Out the back door goddamn but I love her anyway (Hey, hey , hey)
I love her anyway (Hey)
I love her anyway (Hey)
Out the back door goddamn but I love her anyway
Miss Jackson, Miss Jackson, Miss Jackson
Are you nasty?
Miss Jackson, Miss Jackson, Miss Jackson
Are you nasty?
Miss Jackson, Miss Jackson, Miss Jackson
Are you nasty, are you nasty?
I love her anyway
Oh
Where will you be waking up tomorrow morning?
Oh
Out the back door goddamn but I love her anyway
I love her anyway
Miss Jackson, Miss Jackson, Miss Jackson
Are you nasty?
Miss Jackson, Miss Jackson, Miss Jackson
Are you nasty?
Miss Jackson, Miss Jackson, Miss Jackson
Are you nasty, are you nasty?
I love her anyway
Oh
When will you be waking up tomorrow morning?
Oh
Out the back door goddamn but I love her anyway
lol who came here from miss jackson



Micaël JeSuis

Paroles :

Twenty-something and fit
But you don't give a shit
Fast lane driver with a hot agenda
When ya' gonna slow down, are you gonna slow down?
Think you can't touch the ground

Your Prada, your Margiela make you look like a winner
But the bread in your cupboard barely feeds your hunger
Spending all your money trying to be fancy
Say no one can touch ya' now

Why you waiting on the world for a favor?
This is your life go ahead and change it
You're the brightest star in the sky
But no one's gonna know if you never shine
Why you waiting on someone else?
To give you the things that you want yourself, oh
You're the brightest star in the sky
So go ahead and shine, yeah, go ahead and shine

We're all strung out and lost but can't speak of it
Wars you're fighting in your mind they own you
Are ya' gonna get out, if the drugs bail out?
Who is gonna save you now?
Take another drink but you feel nothing
Like you're the only who don't need saving

Why you waiting on the world for a favor?
This is your life go ahead and change it
You're the brightest star in the sky
But no one's gonna know if you never shine
Why you waiting on someone else?
To give you the things that you want yourself, oh
You're the brightest star in the sky
So go ahead and shine, yeah, go ahead and shine

No battle gets won alone
So when you need a shield take a breath
Oh, before the moments gone

Why you waiting on the world for a favor?
This is your life go ahead and change it
You're the brightest star in the sky
But no one's gonna know if you never shine
Why you waiting on someone else?
To give you the things that you want yourself, oh
You're the brightest star in the sky
So go ahead and shine, yeah, go ahead and shine



Nancy Bushey

Twenty-something and fit
But you don't give a shit
Fast lane driver with a hot agenda
When ya gonna slow down, are you gonna slow down?
Think you can't touch the ground
Your Prada, your Margiela make you look like a winner
But the bread in your cupboard barely feeds your hunger
Spending all your money trying to be fancy
Say no one can touch ya now
Why you waiting on the world for a favor?
This is your life go ahead and change it
You're the brightest star in the sky
But no one's gonna know if you never shine
Why you waiting on someone else?
To give you the things that you want yourself, oh
You're the brightest star in the sky
So go ahead and shine, yeah, go ahead and shine
We're all strung out and lost but can't speak of it
Wars you're fighting in your mind they own you
Are ya gonna get out, if the drugs bail out?
Who is gonna save you now?
Take another drink but you feel nothing
Like you're the only who don't need saving
Why you waiting on the world for a favor?
This is your life go ahead and change it
You're the brightest star in the sky
But no one's gonna know if you never shine
Why you waiting on someone else?
To give you the things that you want yourself, oh
You're the brightest star in the sky
So go ahead and shine, yeah, go ahead and shine
'Cause no battle gets won alone
And when you need a shield take a breath
Oh, before the moments gone
Why you waiting on the world for a favor?
This is your life go ahead and change it
You're the brightest star in the sky
But no one's gonna know if you never shine
Why you waiting on someone else?
To give you the things that you want yourself
You're the brightest star in the sky
So go ahead and shine, yeah, go ahead and shine



All comments from YouTube:

Laura Conneely

This song deserves so much more love than it gets.

Rebecca Esther

I've been a fan of yours since Spring Awakening. Every song you release resonates with me. Thank you for being you.

Ozark Ldy

t h a n k YOU. I think you just saved my life and gave me the strength to keep fighting this incurable disease. All the drugs that hopefully keep me functioning but might kill me too, the terrible burden I feel I am to my family with not being able to work anymore, never knowing from day to day if I can make important occasions. Feeling so useless and hopeless that it seems like it would be a kindness to those I love and just step aside. I tell myself God has a purpose for this and I'm meant to be here, but I've had trouble believing it. Somehow your beautiful song I stumbled on in the opening moments of the new Bachelorette season shined a light into the dark places in my heart and soul and gave a turn to the kaleidoscope that brought beauty and hope back. t h a n k YOU <3

Akins Josh

Praying that you are still with us! If not I hope your family understands that you are restored and waiting on them. God does have a purpose for all of us. We are all God's children. May you and you family find peace everlasting.
I love that song puts the responsibility on the individual to be the change in their own lives. Too often our society and culture, even our government says it's not our fault it's not our responsibility. The cold hard truth is this: it is your fault abdmy fault. We must act and not just speak. We must lift up others on our journey as that is the only thing that will lift us. Compassion always, but that does not mean acceptance. But God said love your neighbor, very very difficult at times. Seek the good and positive, don't dwell on the negatives. We are all sinners and broken, we are mortal and we are flawed.

Rafi Diaz

me encanta tu voz, no me canso de escuchar tu música, no abandones la música por favor

A Very Emo Unicorn

Ever since this came out, this was and continues to be my go-to song for the roughest parts of my day. Thank you so much for being alive and making this <3

Akpag

Such a powerful song! I wish it reached more people. It is so helping, thank you for the message <3

Kathy Flores

Another great song from LOLO and the best fucking album title ever. Ever. Sharing this with someone close to me who can no longer see her shine.

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