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2011
Shine
Sandrayati Fay Lyrics
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to think about all the things
I didn't do
and regret so
I'm going to help you smile today
help you forget everything
you've been silently screaming
'cause this world
isn't small enough
to make us all believe
the same thing
wear those shoes
and watch through
those windows
your heads above the clouds
it may be sunny there
but sometimes
the dark knows how to
shine.
Listen
her scars are too deep
their words are too weak
the world seems to be
slowing down than stopping.
we're all jaded
she thinks
can't breathe normally
so far from where she used to be.
'cause this world
isn't small enough
to make us all believe
the same thing
wear those shoes
and watch through
those windows
your heads above the clouds
it may be sunny there
but sometimes
the dark knows how to
shine.
In "Shine" by Sandrayati Fay, the lyrics express a desire to live life to the fullest in the present moment, rather than regretting missed opportunities when it is too late. The singer does not want to wait until old age to think about all the things she did not do, and feels a sense of urgency to help others find happiness as well. The verse "I'm going to help you smile today, help you forget everything you've been silently screaming" suggests a desire to assist someone who is struggling, to bring them joy and help alleviate their pain.
The chorus repeats the idea that the world is a big place with diverse beliefs and experiences, and that it's important to be open-minded and explore different perspectives. The imagery of looking through different windows and wearing different shoes encourages the listener to embrace new viewpoints and ways of thinking. The line "sometimes the dark knows how to shine" suggests that even in difficult or dark times, there can be moments of beauty and positivity.
Overall, "Shine" is a message of hope and encouragement to live life in the present with an open mind and a sense of purpose, and to help others do the same.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't want to have to grow old
I don't want to wait until I'm old to regret not doing things I wish I had done.
to think about all the things
to remember and ruminate on all the things
I didn't do
I wish I could have accomplished
and regret so
and feel regretful as a result
I'm going to help you smile today
I want to make you happy right now.
help you forget everything
help you forget all the things that are making you unhappy
you've been silently screaming
You've been suffering in silence, and I want to help you feel better.
'cause this world
Because this world we live in
isn't small enough
isn't as small as we would like it to be
to make us all believe
to allow us all to share the same beliefs
the same thing
the same ideas, thoughts, or opinions
wear those shoes
to put yourself in someone else's position
and watch through
and try to see the world as
those windows
those people see it
your heads above the clouds
put your head in the clouds and dream big
it may be sunny there
it may seem bright and positive
but sometimes
but occasionally
the dark knows how to
the negative aspects of life know how to
shine.
be influential and powerful despite its negativity.
Listen
Pay attention and take note of what I'm about to say.
her scars are too deep
She has been hurt very badly and has visible emotional wounds.
their words are too weak
People say things to try and help, but it's not enough to heal her wounds.
the world seems to be
It feels like the entire world is
slowing down than stopping.
becoming slower and slower until it stops altogether.
we're all jaded
We're all becoming cynical and less hopeful over time.
she thinks
She believes
can't breathe normally
She can't breathe normally and feels like she's struggling to survive.
so far from where she used to be.
She feels completely disconnected from the person she used to be.
Contributed by Xavier M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.