Ostrander began recording under the name Mondo Cozmo in 2016, and his single "Shine" hit #1 on Billboard's Adult Alternative Songs chart in January 2017.
His debut album "Plastic Soul" was released on August 4th, 2017.
Shine
Mondo Cozmo Lyrics
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I've come to you in search of something I have lost
Shine down a light on me and show a path
I promise you I will return if you take me back
Let 'em get high
Let 'em get stoned
Everything will be alright if you let it go
Let 'em get stoned
Everything will be alright if you let it go
My friends are so alone and it breaks my heart
My friends don't understand we all are lost
Shine down a light on them and show a path
I promise you they will return if you take 'em back
Let 'em get high
Let 'em get stoned
Everything will be alright if you let it go
Let 'em get high
Let 'em get stoned
Everything will be alright if you let it go
Let it go
Oh, yeah
Come with me Mary through these modern lines
Stick with me Jesus til' the end of time
Shine down a light on me and let me know
And take me in your arms and never let me go
Let 'em get high
Let 'em get stoned
Everything will be alright if you let it go
Let 'em get high
Let 'em get stoned
Everything will be alright if you let it go
Let 'em get high
Let 'em get stoned
Everything will be alright if you let it go
Let 'em get high
Let 'em get stoned
Everything will be alright if you let it go
Let 'em get high (get high)
Let 'em get stoned (let 'em get stoned)
Everything will be alright if you let it go
Let 'em get high (let 'em get high)
Let 'em get stoned (let 'em get stoned)
Everything will be alright if you let it go
The song "Shine" by Mondo Cozmo tells the story of a person who has lost their way and is seeking guidance from a higher power. The lyrics speak of the singer's desperation and heartbreak at seeing their friends struggle with the same issues. They turn to Jesus and Mary and ask for their intervention, hoping to find a path and return to the simplicity of life. The refrain of "Let 'em get high, let 'em get stoned, everything will be alright if you let it go" is a message of acceptance and letting go of the worries and responsibilities that plague us.
The religious undertones of the song can be interpreted in multiple ways. It could be seen as a call for spiritual guidance, or it could be a metaphor for seeking help and guidance from loved ones to overcome difficulties. The lyrics are simple and concise, yet they convey a deep sense of longing and hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Stick with me Jesus through the comin' storm
I am asking for Jesus to stay with me and help me navigate through any difficult situations.
I've come to you in search of something I have lost
I have lost something important to me and am seeking guidance from Jesus to help me find it.
Shine down a light on me and show a path
I am asking for guidance and direction to help me find what I have lost.
I promise you I will return if you take me back
If Jesus helps me find what I have lost, I promise to come back to him and be closer to him.
Let 'em get high
I am advocating for people to indulge and take care of themselves.
Let 'em get stoned
I am advocating for people to relax and find a way to relieve their stress.
Everything will be alright if you let it go
If people can just let go of their problems and let loose once in a while, everything will be okay.
My friends are so alone and it breaks my heart
I feel sad for my friends who are lonely and wish I could help them.
My friends don't understand we all are lost
My friends don't realize that we're all struggling and don't have all the answers.
Shine down a light on them and show a path
I am asking for guidance and direction to help my friends find their way.
I promise you they will return if you take 'em back
If Jesus helps my friends find their way, they will come back to him and be closer to him.
Come with me Mary through these modern lines
I am asking for Mary to join me and help me navigate through modern society and its challenges.
Stick with me Jesus til' the end of time
I am asking Jesus to stay with me through all of life's challenges and until the end of time.
Shine down a light on me and let me know
I am asking for guidance and direction to help me navigate through life.
And take me in your arms and never let me go
I am asking for comfort and assurance that everything will be okay.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Joshua Keith Ostrander, Aria Ostrander, Fern Pullman
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Joel Knight
So true.
@clonker8337
"Stick with me Jesus through the comin' storm
I've come to you in search of something I have lost
Shine down a light on me and show a path
I promise you I will return if you take me back
Let 'em get high
Let 'em get stoned
Everything will be alright if you let it go
Let 'em get high
Let 'em get stoned
Everything will be alright if you let it go
My friends are so alone and it breaks my heart
My friends don't understand we all are lost
Shine down a light on them and show a path
I promise you they will return if you take 'em back
Let 'em get high
Let 'em get stoned
Everything will be alright if you let it go
Let 'em get high
Let 'em get stoned
Everything will be alright if you let it go
Let it go
Oh, yeah
Come with me Mary through these modern lines
Stick with me Jesus til' the end of time
Shine down a light on me and let me know
And take me in your arms and never let me go
Let 'em get high
Let 'em get stoned
Everything will be alright if you let it go
Let 'em get high
Let 'em get stoned
Everything will be alright if you let it go
Let 'em get high
Let 'em get stoned
Everything will be alright if you let it go
Let 'em get high
Let 'em get stoned
Everything will be alright if you let it go
Let 'em get high (get high)
Let 'em get stoned (let 'em get stoned)
Everything will be alright if you let it go
Let 'em get high (let 'em get high)
Let 'em get stoned (let 'em get stoned)
Everything will be alright if you let it go"
@arturoholman7184
Thank u nyjah for introducing this great song to me
@liliz5792
I heard this song for the first time yesterday at a memorial service. The mom played it in remberance of her 22 y/o son and his 23 y/o bff who passed flying a plane last week. The mom danced through the mourning crowd with her hands in the air. it was beautiful. I’ve listened to this song like 20 times since.
@CO77938
Lili Z , this was the first song that came on the day I was told at work that my Dad passed away 2 1/2 years ago. I’m a teacher and 2 vice principals came in to tell me then this song popped on radio. When I think of my Dad, I play this song. I sympathize with the people who passed away and the mother. Godspeed to you and them.
@cocodupree
I heard this song for the first time today! I was at a coffee house. But after your story wow! I will remember it mark my words!🤘🏽🤗💝💫
@staceylynndemarr8297
AMEN to HER!❤🙏🌎👨👩👧
@staceylynndemarr8297
@@CO77938 GODBLESS YOU MY FRIEND!❤🙏 MAY YOU FIND PEACE🙏❤🤗
@joaomaxado65
I prefer heard this Song as a moment of Life.
Every single day I thank to my God for another "ordinary" day and I see that I wasn't good enough to be with him.
"God chose the bests".
@salasg
I wanna skateboard now. Yeah, you know who brought me here.
@gena4638
Just discovered this song...I'm so confused...why isn't this a huge hit?!? This song is so beautiful, soulful, uplifting...love it!