You may also know some of his other works since 1992. He has enjoyed many, many uk top 40 hits & dance hits around the would under the guises of The Lovefreekz (shine) Lucid (I cant help myself, crazy, stay with me till dawn, outhere) Rhythm Quest (closer to all your dreams) Azaman (celebration) Andre Neumann (1st picture of you) & was a member of the hugely successful Dance producer & remix team Loveland. Over a 3 year period from 1994, they produced 5 top hits of their own & created over 35 dance chart no. 1 remixes for many an artist. They were also awarded the Music Week accolade for No.1 dance record of the year for their track (Let the music lift you up)
As a songwriter, Mark came runner up when nominated for an Ivor Novello award for his track (I cant help myself)
& has also written tracks for films including (scared-Humman Traffic) & (Hope (never give up) on Wigstock)
He has written for the likes of s club 7 & remixed many an artist including Kylie Minogue, Lulu, D-ream, East 17, Teddy Pendegast, Dmob, Barbara Tucker, culture beat, amongst many others.
Shine
The Lovefreekz Lyrics
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Tarot cards
Said I'm already dead
Crystal ball
Fell down onto my head
Tenderness
If I want it I pay
My true love
CHORUS
But I can shine it all on
I can shine it all on
I can shine it all on
And still be amazed
Had some money
And a hole in my pocket
Had a house
But I forgot to lock it
Took a drag
>From a smoke that may kill me
What a drag
How the winter wind chills me
CHORUS
I'll shine it on just like MacBeth
In the face of certain death
Of a salesman or a king
And when the palm trees are on fire
I'll take my boat out on the sea
Had a face
But I never could save it
Hada kid
But I never would name it
Have a life
Well, that's what they call it
It's a road
But I guess I could crawl it
CHORUS
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The Lovefreekz's song "Shine" is a reflection on the ups and downs of life. The lyrics describe the various twists and turns the singer has experienced, from being told he's already dead by tarot cards to losing his true love. However, despite all of this, he remains resilient and determined to continue shining on. The chorus repeats the line "I can shine it all on," which serves as a mantra for the singer to push forward in the face of adversity.
Throughout the song, there are references to various symbols of mysticism and spirituality, such as tarot cards and crystal balls. These references contribute to the theme of searching for meaning in life and trying to make sense of the unpredictable nature of the world. The line "I'll shine it on just like MacBeth in the face of certain death" further underscores the idea of taking control over one's own fate, even in the face of mortality.
Overall, "Shine" is a song about resilience and perseverance in the midst of life's challenges. It encourages listeners to keep pushing forward and finding their own path in life, despite the inevitable obstacles that will come their way.
Line by Line Meaning
Tarot cards
The belief in supernatural power influencing human lives.
Said I'm already dead
Insinuates the feeling of already giving up on life.
Crystal ball
Another supernatural instrument used to predict the future.
Fell down onto my head
The inability of these instruments to prevent negative consequences.
Tenderness
Desire for compassion and care.
If I want it I pay
Lack of affection and willingness to pay for it.
My true love
A person who was considered true love.
Well she threw it away
A lost opportunity due to one's own actions or inactions.
CHORUS
Refrain of the song.
But I can shine it all on
The ability to ignore negativity and focus on the positive in life.
And still be amazed
The appreciation for life despite its struggles.
Had some money
The possession of wealth and material possessions.
And a hole in my pocket
The inability to hold on to wealth or manage it properly.
Had a house
Ownership of a home.
But I forgot to lock it
Neglect and irresponsibility leading to negative consequences.
Took a drag
Smoking a cigarette, which is a potentially harmful behavior.
>From a smoke that may kill me
The realization of the potential danger of one's actions.
What a drag
The negative emotions that result from one's choices.
How the winter wind chills me
The coldness of the world that touches and affects one's emotions.
I'll shine it on just like MacBeth
Drawing a comparison to the play MacBeth, shows the ability to push through negative experiences.
In the face of certain death
Despite the inevitable end of life, one continues to persevere.
Of a salesman or a king
Realizing that death comes for all, regardless of status or occupation.
And when the palm trees are on fire
A metaphor for a crisis or a problem that needs to be solved.
I'll take my boat out on the sea
A calm and peaceful reaction to a situation that may be chaotic and dangerous.
Had a face
The existence of one's physical appearance.
But I never could save it
The inability to maintain or improve one's appearance.
Had a kid
The existence of a child.
But I never would name it
Neglecting responsibility to the point of not even naming one's own child.
Have a life
Current state of existence.
Well, that's what they call it
A sarcastic remark about the positive portrayal of life.
It's a road
Life is a journey with inevitable obstacles and challenges.
But I guess I could crawl it
Despite the challenges, one is willing to keep moving forward, even if it means crawling.
CHORUS
Refrain of the song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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