Shine On
Pride Glory Lyrics
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Son you can run
But there ain't nowhere you gonna hide
Now you done takin' all I done had
Paybacks be a comin'
So ya best start sayin' your prayers
Shine on
So I can find my way on back to you
So I can shine my lovin' light on you
Ain't never comin' back
A better set of hands is where she be at
Don't go thinkin' you ain't done nothin' wrong
I'm the judge
I'm the jury
I'm gonna put your ass where you belong
[Chorus:]
Shine on
So I can find my way on back to you
Shine on
So I can shine my lovin' light on you
Take, take a little time
Son you can run
But there ain't nowhere you gonna hide
Now you done takin' all I done had
Paybacks be a comin'
So ya best start sayin' your prayers
[Chorus]
Ain't never comin' back
A better set of hands is where she be at
Don't go thinkin' you ain't done nothin' wrong
I'm the judge
I'm the jury
I'm gonna put your ass where you belong
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "Shine On" by Pride & Glory tell a story of a man who has been wronged and is seeking revenge. The opening line, "Take, take a little time, son you can run," suggests that the person being addressed has done something wrong and now must pay for it. The singer warns that there is nowhere to hide and payback is coming.
The second verse reinforces the idea that the person being addressed is guilty, as the singer asserts that "a better set of hands" has taken the one that got away. The singer is clearly the one in charge, stating "I'm the judge, I'm the jury, I'm gonna put your ass where you belong."
Throughout the chorus, the singer expresses a desire to be reunited with someone – presumably the one who has been taken – and to shine their "lovin' light" on them. This perhaps hints at a more complex motivation behind the singer's revenge: it could be viewed as a means of punishing someone who has interfered with a relationship, rather than simply seeking personal retribution.
Line by Line Meaning
Take, take a little time
Take some time to listen and learn
Son you can run
You may try to run away, but you cannot escape the consequences of your actions
But there ain't nowhere you gonna hide
No matter where you go, you cannot avoid the consequences of your actions
Now you done takin' all I done had
You have taken everything from me and now you will pay for it
Paybacks be a comin'
You will face retribution for your actions
So ya best start sayin' your prayers
You should start preparing for the consequences of your actions
Shine on
Keep striving forward towards your goal
So I can find my way on back to you
I will keep pushing forward until I find you again
So I can shine my lovin' light on you
I will bring my love and light to you
Ain't never comin' back
I will not return to a negative situation
A better set of hands is where she be at
She is in a better place now, away from your negativity
Don't go thinkin' you ain't done nothin' wrong
Do not believe that you are innocent in this situation
I'm the judge
I will hold you accountable for your actions
I'm the jury
I will decide your fate
I'm gonna put your ass where you belong
You will face the consequences of your actions
Chorus: Shine on
Keep moving forward towards your goal
So I can find my way on back to you
I will not give up until I find you
So I can shine my lovin' light on you
I will bring positivity and love to you
Take, take a little time
Give yourself time to reflect on your actions
Son, you can run
You may try to avoid the consequences of your actions, but they will catch up to you
But there ain't nowhere you gonna hide
You cannot run from the consequences of your actions
Now you done takin' all I done had
You have taken everything from me and now face the consequences
Paybacks be a comin'
You will face the retribution for your actions
So ya best start sayin' your prayers
Prepare for what is to come
Chorus
Keep moving forward towards your goal
Ain't never comin' back
I will not return to negativity
A better set of hands is where she be at
She is in a better place away from your negativity
Don't go thinkin' you ain't done nothin' wrong
Do not think that you are innocent in this situation
I'm the judge
I hold you accountable for your actions
I'm the jury
I will decide your fate
I'm gonna put your ass where you belong
You will face the consequences of your actions
Chorus
Keep moving forward towards your goal
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DREW DIXON, ESTELLE FANTA SWARAY, JOHN ROGER STEPHENS, KASSEEM DEAN, TIFFANY GREEN
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