Shine A Light
The C90s Lyrics
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You should have kept some for yourself
It's easier to see in retrospect
What I could have done to help
We only get one life to get it right
We only get one life to lead
Now you can't keep this up night after night
You need to find someone to be
I want to shine a light
On the things you do
I want to shine a light
On the things you do
I never wanted anything from you
I never wanted much at all
But you were always up to something new
You never had that far to fall
I want to shine a light
On the things you do
I want to shine a light
On the things you do
The lyrics to The C90s's song Shine A Light reveal the struggles that can arise in relationships when one person gives up everything for the other. The singer expresses regret over not doing more to help their partner keep something for themselves. The lyrics suggest that it's easier to see these mistakes in hindsight and that it's important to realize how much is at stake when we only get one life to lead.
The chorus of the song expresses the singer's desire to shine a light on the things their partner does. This could be interpreted as a plea for the partner to show their true self, to not hide in the shadows, and to express themselves fully. The chorus repeats twice, emphasizing the singer's need to see what their partner is really up to and to connect with them on a deeper level.
The second verse suggests that the singer never wanted anything from their partner and did not expect much, but was still disappointed when their partner acted in ways that were not conducive to a healthy relationship. The lyrics imply that the partner was always up to something new, suggesting that they were restless and perhaps unable to commit. The final line of the verse suggests that the partner never had that far to fall, implying that they were not taking the relationship as seriously as the singer.
Overall, the lyrics to The C90s's song Shine A Light are introspective and emotional. They reveal the difficulties that can arise in relationships when one person gives up everything for the other and the importance of shining a light on the things that really matter.
Line by Line Meaning
You gave it all up, you had nothing left
You forfeited everything you had and were left with nothing
You should have kept some for yourself
You were too selfless and should have saved something for your own needs
It's easier to see in retrospect
The truth is simpler to understand with hindsight
What I could have done to help
I missed an opportunity to assist you in your time of need
We only get one life to get it right
We have only one opportunity to lead a fulfilling life
We only get one life to lead
We have one life to steer towards our desired result
Now you can't keep this up night after night
Continuing with your current path is unsustainable
You need to find someone to be
You need someone to be your companion
I want to shine a light
I desire to put a spotlight
On the things you do
On your actions and accomplishments
I never wanted anything from you
I never asked for or expected anything from you
I never wanted much at all
I was content with very little
But you were always up to something new
You were continually seeking novelty
You never had that far to fall
You never had much to lose
Lyrics © The C90s, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Hugo Stuart Gruzman, James Nathan Lyell, JULIAN THOMAS HAMILTON, JAMES LYELL, HUGO GRUZMAN
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Ben Cipryk
This is one of the best remixes of a song in recorded history. For real though.
Mentelgen
@Flight Facilities man... 2016 huh? Good lord gta v happened 9 years ago. I can’t believe it sometimes.
The Superstar
@Flight Facilities Thank you so much for such a beautiful remix I Love this song :)
Righteejit
💯☺️
Spody
The orchestra and all the featured artistmade it off the top. 👍
Jet Plane
Ever
Joaquin Pagulayan
GTA V greatly changed my music taste and that game will always have a special place in my heart, shoutout to the C90s always been in my top 3 most played songs on spotify ❤️
Avatar MEDS
GTAV
Randomguy277
@Doug Dimmadome gta sa better songs
Mentelgen
@Doug Dimmadome bruh screw that gta San Andreas for life!