Davis and McCoo have been married since 1969 and were hosts of the television program, "The Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr. Show, in 1977." That same year, "You Don't Have to Be a Star" won a Grammy Award. In total, the pair have earned seven Grammys along with 15 Gold and three Platinum albums.
Shining Star
Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr. Lyrics
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Honey you are my shining star
Don′t you go away
Oh baby
Wanna be right here where you are
Until my dying day, yeah baby
So many have tried
Girl don't you realize
How you hypnotize
Make me love you more each time, yeah baby
Honey I′ll never leave you lonely
Give my love to you only
To you only, to you only
Honey you are my shining star
Don't you go away
No baby
Wanna be right here where you are
Until my dying day, yeah baby
Feels so good when we're lying here
Next to each other lost in love, yeah baby
Baby when we touch, love you so much
You′re all I′ve ever dreamed of, yeah baby
Honey I'll never leave you lonely
Give my love to you only
To you only, to you only
Honey you are my shining star
Don′t you go away girl
No baby
Wanna be right here where you are
Until my dying day
Honey you, you you are my shining star
Don't you go away, no baby
Honey you are my shining star
Don′t you go away, no baby
Honey be, right here where you are
Until my dying day, ahh yeah
Honey you, you, you are my shining star
You are my shining star, no
Honey you are my star
Don't you go away, yeah baby
Honey you are my shining star
Don′t you go away, ooh baby
The lyrics of Marilyn McCoo and Billy Davis Jr.'s song "Shining Star" express a deep and abiding love that the singer has for someone special. The chorus of the song makes it clear that the object of his affection is his "shining star" and that he does not want them to go away. He wants to be with them "until [his] dying day." The singer sets his love above all others in history, saying that no one has ever loved like he does.
The next stanza describes how the singer believes this person is different from others who have tried to find love. They "hypnotize" him and make him love them more each time they are together. The final stanza expresses his commitment to never leaving their side and to always give love to them only. The song mentions the joy they feel when they are together and how being next to one another is like being lost in love.
Overall, the lyrics of "Shining Star" are a beautiful tribute to love and the idea of finding a person who is truly special to you. The song doesn't focus on physical qualities, but instead, speaks to the deep emotional and spiritual connection between two people.
Line by Line Meaning
Oohh yeah
Expresses enthusiasm and positive vibes.
Honey you are my shining star
You are the most important person in my life.
Don′t you go away
Please stay with me, do not leave.
Oh baby
Affectionate term for a loved one.
Wanna be right here where you are
I want to be with you always.
Until my dying day, yeah baby
I will love you forever.
So many have tried
People have attempted to find a love like ours.
Tried to find a love like yours and mine
People have tried to find a love as genuine as ours.
Girl don't you realize
You may not be aware of how remarkable you are.
How you hypnotize
You capture my heart and mind completely.
Make me love you more each time, yeah baby
My love for you grows stronger with each passing day.
Honey I′ll never leave you lonely
You will never be alone as long as you have me.
Give my love to you only
I reserve my love only for you.
Feels so good when we're lying here
Being with you brings me happiness and comfort.
Next to each other lost in love, yeah baby
We are so in love that we forget the world exists.
Baby when we touch, love you so much
Your touch deepens my love for you.
You′re all I′ve ever dreamed of, yeah baby
You are my perfect match, the one I've always wanted.
Honey you, you you are my shining star
You, and only you, are the center of my universe.
No baby
Expresses tenderly a desire for closeness and connection.
You are my shining star, no
You are the gem that I will cherish forever, no doubt.
Honey be, right here where you are
I want you to be by my side forever.
Until my dying day, ahh yeah
I want to love you until I breathe my last breath.
Don′t you go away girl
Please stay with me, my dearest girl.
Honey you are my star
You are the brightest star in my life.
Don′t you go away, yeah baby
Please stay with me, I cannot bear to be without you.
Don′t you go away, ooh baby
I cannot lose you, you are everything to me.
Writer(s): Leo Graham, Charles Marshall Manning, Paul Edward Richmond
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