Shine On
The Kooksက Lyrics


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Safety pins holding up the things
That make you mine
About your hair, you needn't care
You look beautiful all the time

Shine, shine, shine on
Yes, won't you shine, shine on?
Your magazines rip people at the seams
But you still read
I must admit, I don't believe in it
But I see how you get sucked in

Shine, shine, shine on
Yes, won't you shine, shine on?
(Sha-la-la-la)
Shine, shine, shine on
Yes, won't you shine, shine on?

Because you're not done
Why do you bite the hand that feeds you?
Why do you
Why do you bite the hand that feeds? Yeah

Shine, shine, shine on
Yes, won't you shine, shine on?
(Sha-la-la-la)
Shine, shine, shine on
Yes, won't you shine, shine on?

Safety pins holding up the things
That make you mine




About your hair, you needn't care
You look beautiful all of the time

Overall Meaning

In "Shine On", The Kooks sing about someone who is unique in their own way, but who still faces criticism and judgment from others. Despite this, the singer encourages this person to continue shining and being themselves. The safety pins in the first verse symbolize the little things that make this person who they are, and the singer is telling them that those things make them beautiful all the time. In the second verse, the lyrics address how this person is still influenced by society and the media, even though they may not believe in it. The chorus repeats the message to keep shining and not to let others bring them down. The bridge questions why this person continues to rebel against those who support them.


On a deeper level, "Shine On" can be interpreted as a commentary on individualism and the difficulty in being true to oneself in a world that often tries to conform and mold people into a certain type of person. The safety pins and the magazines represent the conflicting forces in this person's life - their unique personality and the pressures of society to be someone else. The chorus is a call to continue shining and being true to oneself despite the turmoil.


Line by Line Meaning

Safety pins holding up the things That make you mine
You hold onto simple things to keep you grounded and remind you of what is important in life.


About your hair, you needn't care You look beautiful all the time
You are naturally beautiful and don't need to go out of your way to impress anyone else.


Shine, shine, shine on Yes, won't you shine, shine on?
Stay true to yourself and continue shining bright in life.


Your magazines rip people at the seams But you still read
You recognize the negativity in the world but still choose to be informed.


I must admit, I don't believe in it But I see how you get sucked in
Although you don't necessarily subscribe to popular beliefs, you can understand how others do.


Because you're not done Why do you bite the hand that feeds you?
You are not satisfied with the current state of things and question why those in power don't do better.


Shine, shine, shine on Yes, won't you shine, shine on? (Sha-la-la-la) Shine, shine, shine on Yes, won't you shine, shine on?
Once again, the refrain emphasizes the need to stay true to oneself and continue shining bright in life.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LUKE PRITCHARD

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@yz6302

Many introvert people can relate to Yoongi's way of being

@AA-cg1wm

Indeed

@brittanybaileygormelaughin5842

i feel same way then go crazy and loud 😂

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@BTSARMY-1320

True

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@damaliasase1073

Yoongi acts unbothered and like he doesn’t care, but when he opens his mouth, he has so much to say about the members and is always looking out for them.🥰💜

@NanciBK

Yoongi actually cares so much it gets overwhelming to him. I see it.

@yoongisstandforever1319

Yoongi is always love peace,quiet and sleeping 😄😄😆😆

@fouziaa.2700

I think Yoongi is always peacefully thinking of ideas, lyrics and beautiful music! he’s quiet for a reason

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