Shining Star
Swan Lyrics


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You think your name
should be in lights
your face on a magazine

Hopes of high
but where's
the break you need?
Talk about
of your ambition
exertion over you

Dreams in shadow
right out of the blue

A feel you dream to be
in fancy kinds
same all of rest

And feel you're out to be
a superstar
just remember
who you are

Shining star
find it out
what is life
is all about

Never dream
it couldn't happend
over now

Shining star
by the phone
you call then
they never at home

One more night
might be forever
in your e-e-eyes

Tell me what
you're headin' for
even you don't know
your behavior
like the chosen one

Easy word
to keep on fighting
with your moment death
try your best
to remain yourself

But still you dream to be
in fancy kinds
same all of rest

And feel you're out to be
a superstar
just remember who you are

Shining star
find it out
what is life
is all about

Never dream
it couldn't happend
over now

Shining star
by the phone
you call then
they never at home

One more night
might be forever
in your e-e-eyes

Shining star...




Shining star...
Shining star...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Swan's song Shining Star (Vocal Version) are centered around the theme of dreams and ambitions. The song relates to the difficult journey to achieve one's goals and the consequential highs and lows of that journey. The lyrics encourage listeners to hold onto their identity and remember who they truly are, regardless of the pressures and expectations placed on them. The opening lines assert the desire to become famous and to have one's face on a magazine cover, a common ambition in today's society. The song then talks about the endless striving and effort that goes into achieving one's dreams but also the frustration that arises when the break that is needed fails to come.


The chorus of the song continues with the shining star metaphorical motif, urging aspiring individuals to figure out what life is really all about, and never give up on their dreams. The lyrics then proceed with the struggles of constantly waiting by the phone for people who never answer and feeling lost and alone in the pursuit of one's goals. The final verse encourages the listener to keep fighting despite all the struggles and to remain true to oneself in the process.


Overall, the song provides a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity and reinforces the importance of staying grounded in the midst of fame and success.


Line by Line Meaning

You think your name
You have the idea that your name deserves recognition


should be in lights
You believe your name should feature prominently or be famous


your face on a magazine
You hope to be featured in popular publications where people will see and know you


Hopes of high
You have high aspirations


but where's
However, you don't know


the break you need?
where the opportunity you need is going to come from


Talk about
You are always talking about


of your ambition
your desire for success


exertion over you
how much effort you put in


Dreams in shadow
Your dreams feel out of reach, almost like they are in the shadows


right out of the blue
You can't seem to explain why you feel that way


A feel you dream to be
You have a feeling of wanting to be


in fancy kinds
in luxurious and glamorous situations


same all of rest
just like everyone else who has those same aspirations


And feel you're out to be
You feel like you should become


a superstar
a famous and successful person


just remember
Remember


who you are
stay true to yourself


Shining star
You believe you have the potential to be successful


find it out
Figure out


what is life
what truly matters in life


is all about
is really all about


Never dream
Don't believe


it couldn't happend
that what you want is impossible


over now
It is not too late


by the phone
waiting by the phone


you call then
you try to call someone


they never at home
but they are never there


One more night
Just one more night


might be forever
could feel like it lasts forever


in your e-e-eyes
in your perception


Tell me what
Explain to me what


you're headin' for
you are aiming for


even you don't know
even you aren't sure


your behavior
how you act


like the chosen one
like you are special and meant for greatness


Easy word
It is easy to say


to keep on fighting
to keep persevering


with your moment death
even if it feels impossible or like you are fighting a losing battle


try your best
do everything you can to succeed


to remain yourself
to stay true to who you are


Shining star...
You keep believing in your potential




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@piergiorgio80

The author and performer of this song (it seems from the 80s but it is a song he wrote in Italian in 1998 and this dance version is from 2007) is from Brescia (Italy). His name is Giancarlo Cinelli, born in Sarezzo in 1958. Multi-instrumentalist, graduated from the conservatory in sax and double bass. He toured Europe playing with many artists and was a musician and arranger for various Italian artists. For many years he has been carrying out a project to disseminate the Brescian language and tradition through songs and musical and theatrical shows. I know him personally and I can say that, in addition to being a complete artist, he is a person of extreme humility. And humility is what, in my opinion, maximizes the meaning of being an artist.

@piergiorgio80

El autor e intérprete de esta canción (parece de los años 80 pero es una canción que escribió en italiano en 1998 y esta versión bailable es del 2007) es de Brescia (Italia). Su nombre es Giancarlo Cinelli, nacido en Sarezzo en 1958. Multiinstrumentista, graduado en el conservatorio en saxo y contrabajo. Realizó giras por Europa tocando con muchos artistas y fue músico y arreglista de varios artistas italianos. Desde hace muchos años lleva a cabo un proyecto de difusión de la lengua y la tradición bresciana a través de canciones y espectáculos musicales y teatrales. Lo conozco personalmente y puedo decir que, además de un artista completo, es una persona de extrema humildad. Y la humildad es lo que, en mi opinión, maximiza el significado de ser artista.

@alexmosch8943

Masterpiece. Shame few people know this song

@rossanorossi8539

Bellissima energia pura...Vai anni 80

@manuelandrade1114

La estrella que brilla con el doble de intensidad dura la mitad de tiempo. 😀

@JorgeGarcia-mo7iy

Dicen k recordar es volver a vivir, gracias Alberth x compartir tan linda musica

@richardm.m6064

Es como una droga, no céso de escucharlo!!, he quedado CAUTÍVO!!

@miriamitalo3889

Shidisssssiiiimaaaaa.....gracias 🤗🙋‍♀️👍

@satanas-nd9qx

Hola hermosa

@heikenepolsky7609

Very nice another BPM Version to dance ♡

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