Shine On
My Little Cheap Dictaphone Lyrics

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I still strive to be the greatest, and to shine on
Tough I'm forced to pay the price every hour
I need something to hold on to shine on
Tryin hard to save my soul and don't let go

I don't wanna crash
I don't want to burn out
I want you to heal me now

Shine On, Shine On

Am I losing all control – You shine On
Mixing fame and alcholhol so long
I let fortune take control, shine on
And I gambled with my soul, it's gone

I don't wanna crash
I don't want to burn out
I want you to heal me now

I still strive to be the greatest, and to shine on
Tryin hard to save my soul and don't let go

Shine On, Shine On

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to My Little Cheap Dictaphone's song Shine On are about the desire to succeed and maintain that success, even when faced with obstacles and challenges. The singer acknowledges that being the "greatest" comes at a price, and that they are constantly paying that price. In the face of this, they seek something to hold on to - a source of strength and inspiration that will allow them to continue shining on.

The lyrics also touch on the danger of losing control, particularly when mixing fame and alcohol. The singer admits that they have let fortune take control, and have gambled with their soul. Despite this, they still strive to shine on and save their soul, refusing to give up.

Overall, the song is a powerful reminder of the challenges of success and the importance of staying true to oneself. It speaks to the struggles of anyone who is trying to maintain their momentum and reach for greatness, while also grappling with the pressures that come with success.

Line by Line Meaning

I still strive to be the greatest, and to shine on
I continue to work towards being the very best in all that I do, and to radiate positivity and brilliance.

Tough I'm forced to pay the price every hour
Despite the hardships and costs I face every moment, I still push forward.

I need something to hold on to shine on
In order to maintain my radiance and keep shining, I require something to keep me grounded and focused.

Tryin hard to save my soul and don't let go
I am putting in significant effort to protect my inner being and not succumb to negative influences or outside pressures.

I don't wanna crash
I am afraid of losing control and falling apart.

I don't want to burn out
I fear becoming exhausted and not being able to function properly.

I want you to heal me now
I am reaching out for help and hoping for someone to provide comfort and support.

Shine On, Shine On
I am encouraging myself to keep shining brightly and persevering through struggles.

Am I losing all control – You shine On
I fear that I am losing my grip on myself and my life, but I am reminded of the strength and guidance I can receive from a higher power.

Mixing fame and alcholhol so long
For a period of time, I have been recklessly combining the lure of attention and the escape of alcohol consumption.

I let fortune take control, shine on
At one point, I surrendered my own power to fate, but I am now ready to retake control and continue to shine.

And I gambled with my soul, it's gone
I engaged in risky behavior that has damaged some part of my inner self and I am struggling to recover from this damage.

Writer(s): Holden Mark Ronald, Parde Robert, Amorosi Vanessa Joy

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