Shine On
NeedTo Breathe Lyrics

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Somewhere between the end
And the point where we begin
There's a fire burning brightly
That's found it's way to dim
When the feeling's gone
Shine on, shine on
And on to something new
It's long and overdue

I will remember you
Shine on, shine on
And let the others see
You've got your victory
Will you remember me
I was with you in the valley
And up upon that hill
So take just one more step infromt of you
Fir I am with yo ustill
And you're not alone
Shine on, shine on
And on to something new
It's long and overdue
I will remember you
Shine on, shine on
And let the others see
You've got your victory
Will you remember me
Can you see my hands are open
I am waiting just ahead
And you think you need it all now
But you needed me instead
Shine on, shine on
Shine, oh shine on
Won't you, won't you shine
Shine on, shine on
And on to something new
It's long and overdue
I will remember you
Shine on, shine on
And let the others see
You've got your victory
Will you remember me

Somewhere between the end
And the point where we began...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Shine On" by NeedTo Breathe revolve around the theme of perseverance, hope, and support. The song talks about how life is a journey, and there are times when we feel lost or directionless. But, somewhere between the end and the point where we begin, there is always a light shining brightly that can guide us through the dark, difficult times. The lyrics urge the listener to keep moving forward, no matter what obstacles might come their way.

The opening lines of the song "Somewhere between the end and the point where we begin" could mean the end of something that we're familiar with and the point where we're starting something new. It could also mean that the journey of life is circular, and we never truly start or end anything. The fire burning brightly could mean the passion or the purpose in life that can get lost in the mundanity of everyday life. The chorus "Shine on, shine on and on to something new, it's long and overdue, I will remember you" urges the listener to keep moving forward and not give up on their dreams or aspirations.

The second verse of the song is about support and companionship. The lyrics talk about how the singer was there with the listener both in the valley and on top of the hill. The message is that no matter how difficult the journey may be, you are not alone. The final verse talks about how sometimes, what we think we need is not what we need the most. Sometimes, in the pursuit of our goals or ambitions, we forget about the people who support us, and we need to take a step back and appreciate them.

Line by Line Meaning

Somewhere between the end
At some point after the end of something

And the point where we begin
And before the beginning of something else

There's a fire burning brightly
There exists a passion inside of us

That's found it's way to dim
That has lost its intensity over time

When the feeling's gone
When the passion has faded

Shine on, shine on
Keep going despite the loss of passion

And on to something new
Move forward to explore new possibilities

It's long and overdue
This change should have happened a while ago

I will remember you
I will always have fond memories of you

Shine on, shine on
Keep moving forward

And let the others see
Inspire those around you with your perseverance