Shine
Maximum the Hormone Lyrics

The song "Shine" by the Japanese punk-metal band Maximum the Hormone is a powerful and energetic celebration of friendship, loyalty, and the power of music to unite people across cultural and linguistic barriers. The opening lines, "My friend, sharing the dream / My friend is sharing the dream," set the tone for the song, which is a kind of anthem to the power of friendship to overcome adversity and inspire us to be our best selves.

The song seems to be directed at a friend who may not have been as invested in the band or the music as the singer was, but who nonetheless shared a bond of friendship that was strong enough to endure any obstacle that might come their way. The lines "You were into this song but only smally / That summer day not long before that" suggest that the singer and their friend may have had different levels of enthusiasm for the band at the outset, but that over time they developed a deep and abiding love for it that helped to forge an unbreakable bond of friendship.

The chorus of the song is a repeated refrain of the phrase "Only one", with each line ("Firm bond, believin' force", "Keep shining in your heart", "No one can't take it", "We are a.s.a.crew") emphasizing the idea of individuality, resilience, and a shared sense of purpose that binds the members of the band and their fans together. The song is an uplifting and inspiring tribute to the power of music and friendship to enrich our lives and connect us to something greater than ourselves.