shine On
The Kooks Lyrics
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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?
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
The lyrics of The Kooks’ song Shine On are full of contradictions, particularly in relation to the female subject of the song. The opening line speaks of “safety pins holding up the things that make you mine”, referencing an edgy, punk aesthetic. However, the next line acknowledges how beautiful the woman is regardless of her appearance, suggesting that these punk accessories are unnecessary. This mix of tough and tender is continued in the second verse, which observes how the woman continues to read magazines that “rip people at the seams”. The singer doesn’t believe in this behaviour, yet he is charmed by the way she is “sucked in”.
The chorus urges the woman to “shine on”, suggesting that her unique qualities should be embraced, even if they go against the norm. This may be the reason why the woman is biting the hand that feeds her – refusing to conform to societal expectations or play the game. The song encourages her to be herself, even if that means standing out from the crowd. Ultimately, the song is about celebrating individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Safety pins holding up the things
That make you mine
The small things that seem imperfect about you are what make you perfect to me and I want to hold on to them like safety pins.
About your hair, you needn't care
You look beautiful all the time
Don't worry about the way you look because you are beautiful to me all the time, even when you don't think you are.
Shine, shine, shine on
Yes, won't you shine, shine on?
Keep being who you are, shining with your unique light and never let anyone dull your spark.
Your magazines rip people at the seams
But you still read
You know that the media sometimes manipulates and tears people down, yet it's hard not to get caught up in it sometimes.
I must admit, I don't believe in it
But I see how you get sucked in
I don't really believe in the messages the media sends, but I understand how easy it is to become swayed by it.
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
You are still young and growing, yet sometimes you lash out at those who are trying to help you. Why do you push away the people who care about you?
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Written by: LUKE PRITCHARD
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[Verse 1]
Safety pins holding up the things
That make you mine
About your hair, you needn't care
You look beautiful all of the time
[Chorus]
Shine, shine, shine on
Yes, won't you shine, shine on?
[Verse 2]
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
[Chorus]
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?
[Bridge]
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
[Chorus]
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?
[Outro]
Safety pins holding up the things
That make you mine
About your hair, you needn't care
You look beautiful all of the time
@Emilystulce
"Won't you shine on because you're not done." Is a line that inspired me to keep breathing. 🌟💫
@SamuelEMPowell131
if you like the kooks you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me kooks vibes and it's a great new indie song
@NovaCoach.
12 years have gone by and it still hold up to this day.
@SamuelEMPowell131
if you like the kooks you should check out Lonely Gimmick - Grumpy Days, it gives me kooks vibes and it's a great new indie song
@LoscoeLad
15
@RaulBaracus
This is my favourite song from the 70s. I remember hearing it for the first time in 1962.
@brownjatt21
@Felicity Jackson he's trolling lol
@JewishZombieSlaya
This was played years ago on MTV, back when I was just a child. I remember spending half of my time on TV just waiting for this song on MTV. Years passed, this song somehow appeared in my head. I've searched for it for nearly 2 weeks. Good to return to the youth!
@Jennifer.villezcas
I remember this song making me extremely happy when I was 17 years old ♥
@STRAYngeDaze
same :)