Shining Star
The BB Band Lyrics

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When you wish upon a star
Your dreams will take you very far
But when you wish upon a dream
Life ain't always what it seems
What'd you see on a night so clear
In the sky so very dear

You're a shining star

No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be

Shining star come in to view
Shine its watchful light on you
Give you strength to carry on
Make your body big and strong
Born a man child of the sun
Saw your work had just begun

Found I had to stand alone
Bless it now I've got my own
So, if you find yourself in need
Why don't you listen to these words and heed
Be you giant or grain of sand
Words of wisdom are ?Yes I can?

You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be

You're a shining star
No matter who you are

Shining bright to see
What you could truly be

Overall Meaning

The BB Band's song "Shining Star" is an uplifting anthem about self-empowerment and perseverance. The song starts by referencing the famous quote "when you wish upon a star" from the Disney song, "When You Wish Upon a Star." The lyrics suggest that having dreams or wishes can take a person far, but it also reveals that often life isn't always what it seems. The lines, "But when you wish upon a dream, life ain't always what it seems," imply that achieving one's dreams isn't always a straightforward path, and it can be full of unexpected twists and turns.

The song highlights the idea that everyone is a shining star and capable of achieving greatness no matter who they are. The lyrics suggest that everyone has the potential to be the best version of themselves, and all they need is to shine brighter to see what they could truly be. The lines, "You're a shining star, no matter who you are, shining bright to see what you could truly be," encourage people to strive for their goals with confidence and belief in themselves.

The song goes on to suggest that when people are feeling low and need strength to carry on, they can look to themselves for inspiration. The lines, "Give you strength to carry on, make your body big and strong," provide motivation and encouragement to people that they possess the inner strength and resilience to overcome any challenges. The chorus repeats the message that no matter who you are, where you came from or your life's circumstances, you are a shining star and capable of achieving anything you set your mind to.

Line by Line Meaning

When you wish upon a star
By focusing your thoughts and desires towards a star, your aspirations will take you to great heights

Your dreams will take you very far
Your hopes and aspirations will drive you to achieve great things

But when you wish upon a dream
However, relying solely on dreams might not give you the results you wished for

Life ain't always what it seems
Things may not always appear as they seem on the surface

What'd you see on a night so clear
On a clear night, one can see and appreciate the wonders of the universe

In the sky so very dear
The vast unknown expanse of the universe that we look upon with admiration

You're a shining star
No matter who you are, you have the potential to shine bright and achieve great things

Shining bright to see
Your radiance and brilliance inspire others to see the possibilities of what they can achieve

What you could truly be
What you can aspire to become, the limitless potential within you

Shining star come in to view
As if on cue, the shining star comes into view, cueing an epiphany or realization of one's potential

Shine its watchful light on you
The light of the star illuminates one's path, guiding them towards their fullest potential

Give you strength to carry on
The star's light grants one the strength and fortitude to persevere through difficult times

Make your body big and strong
The light of the star provides energy and revitalizes the body

Born a man child of the sun
You were born a radiant being, meant to shine as bright as the sun

Saw your work had just begun
Realized that you have a lot of work to do in order to achieve your full potential

Found I had to stand alone
Sometimes, in order to achieve your goals, you must stand alone and be steadfast in your resolve

Bless it now I've got my own
Now, after going through trials and tribulations, I have prosperity and success

So, if you find yourself in need
If you find yourself needing guidance or motivation

Why don't you listen to these words and heed
Listen to the words of this song and take them to heart

Be you giant or grain of sand
Whether you think you are small and insignificant or larger than life, the message of the song is relevant to everyone

Words of wisdom are Yes I can
The words of the song are a reminder that with belief in oneself, anyone can achieve greatness

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LEO GRAHAM, PAUL RICHMOND

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