shine On
The O.C. - Jet Lyrics


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Vagama baby girl vagama
Easy time baby girl vagama
Tsonga Prince in the building
Vagama baby girl vagama
Vagama baby girl vagama

Nobody can your story the way I do baby
Nobody can tell my story the you do baby
Nobody can tell our story the way that we do baby
Tsonga prince in the building
Oh na na na na na na na
Oh na na na na na na na
Nobody can tell our story the way we do baby (the way we do)
Nobody can tell our struggles me and you
We've seen it all just me and you
Nobody was there just me and you
When you hold my hand you told me everything is gonna be all right
When you kissed my forehead you said me everything is gonna be all right
Now they go see us shining, everybody wanna say something
Now they go see us chopping paper, everybody wanna say something
Ninge pfumeli baby is time for you to shine

Tsonga prince in the building
Is time to shine
Shine baby shine baby (It's time to shine)
Shine baby shine baby (It's time to shine)
Shine baby shine baby (It's time to shine)
Shine baby shine baby (It's time to shine)
Vagama baby girl vagama
Easy time baby girl vagama

Nobody can tell my story the way you do baby
Nobody can tell your story the way that I do baby
We've seen it all baby bad and worse
Nobody was there baby just a few
If you wanna chop my money (Chop baby, chop baby chop)
If you wanna stand and say something(Say baby say baby say)
Stage is yours baby

Baby shine baby shine, baby shine baby
Is time to shine
Shine baby shine baby (It's time to shine)
Shine baby shine baby (It's time to shine)
Shine baby shine baby (It's time to shine)
All i ever wanted was to make you proud baby
And all you ever needed was to see me smile baby
You stood by me on my darkest days
Now the sun is raising stand by me baby
Stand by me baby
Stand by me baby
Stand by me baby
Stand by me
Shine baby shine baby (Is time to shine)
Shine baby shine (Is time to shine)
Shine baby oh baby (Is time to shine)

Ohh baby yoh (Is time to shine)
Ohh baby yoh (Is time to shine)
Shine baby ohh baby yoh (It's time to shine)
Shine baby shine (It's time to shine)
Shine baby shine (It's time to shine)
Mhmm baby is time to shine
Mhmm baby is time to shine

If you wanna chop my money (Chop baby, chop baby chop)
If you wanna stand and say something(Say baby say baby say)
It's time to shine baby
It's time to shine baby shine
Tsonga prince in the building
Nobody can tell our story the way that we do baby




Nobody can your story the way I do baby
Nobody can t tell my story the you do baby

Overall Meaning

The song "Shine On" by Jet, as featured on the TV show The O.C., is a celebration of the storytellers themselves, who are in control of their own narratives. The chorus urges the listener to shine, to rise above the struggles and to let their own story be heard. The verses talk about how nobody can tell your story like you can, and emphasizes the importance of sticking together with those who have been there through thick and thin.


The opening lines of the song are in the Tsonga language, which is spoken in southern Africa. The Tsonga Prince mentioned in the song could be a reference to the singer's African heritage. The lyrics then shift to English for the rest of the song.


One interpretation of the song is that it is about overcoming hardship together, whether it be in a romantic relationship or a friendship. The lyrics suggest a deep bond between the storyteller and the person they are addressing. Throughout the song, there is an emphasis on the importance of being there for each other, especially during tough times.


Jet's "Shine On" was well-received by fans of The O.C. and became one of the show's signature songs. The song's popularity led to it being featured on several TV shows and movies, including an episode of Grey's Anatomy and the film The Hangover Part III. The uplifting message of the song and its catchy, anthemic chorus have been praised by critics and fans alike.


Line by Line Meaning

Vagama baby girl vagama
A callout to the singer's roots and their cultural identity.


Easy time baby girl vagama
Life is easy when you embrace who you are.


Tsonga Prince in the building
A declaration of pride in one's cultural background.


Nobody can your story the way I do baby
No one else in the world can understand the artist's experiences and story the way their loved one can.


Nobody can tell my story the you do baby
No one else in the world can understand the loved one's experiences and story the way the artist can.


Nobody can tell our story the way that we do baby
No one else in the world can understand the shared experiences and story of the couple the way they can.


Oh na na na na na na na
Expressing joy and celebration.


Nobody can tell our story the way we do baby (the way we do)
Reiterating that the couple has a unique understanding of their shared experiences that no one else can match.


Nobody can tell our struggles me and you
No one else can fully understand and empathize with the struggles that the couple has faced.


We've seen it all just me and you
The couple has been through everything together and has stuck by each other through thick and thin.


Nobody was there just me and you
The couple has relied solely on each other for support and understanding.


When you hold my hand you told me everything is gonna be all right
Physical touch from the loved one brings comfort and reassurance.


When you kissed my forehead you said me everything is gonna be all right
Physical touch from the loved one brings comfort and reassurance.


Now they go see us shining, everybody wanna say something
Now that the couple has overcome their struggles and achieved success, others may be jealous or want to criticize them.


Now they go see us chopping paper, everybody wanna say something
Now that the couple has achieved financial success, they may face criticism or jealousy from others.


Ninge pfumeli baby is time for you to shine
Encouragement from the artist to their loved one to embrace their talents and shine.


Shine baby shine baby (It's time to shine)
Reiterating that it is time for the couple to shine and be proud of what they have achieved.


All i ever wanted was to make you proud baby
The singer's ultimate goal was to make their loved one proud and happy.


And all you ever needed was to see me smile baby
The singer's loved one only ever wanted to see the singer happy and fulfilled.


You stood by me on my darkest days
The loved one was there for the artist even during their toughest times.


Now the sun is raising stand by me baby
Now that things are looking up for the couple, the artist is asking their loved one to continue to stand by them and support them.


Stand by me baby
Request for the loved one to continue to support the artist and stay by their side.


Mhmm baby is time to shine
Affirmation that it is finally time for the couple to shine and embrace their achievements.


If you wanna chop my money (Chop baby, chop baby chop)
The artist is willing to share their wealth with their loved one.


If you wanna stand and say something(Say baby say baby say)
The couple will not let others bring them down and will stand up for themselves.


It's time to shine baby
Reiteration that it is time for the couple to shine and be proud of what they have achieved.


Shine baby ohh baby yoh (It's time to shine)
Encouragement for the loved one to embrace their talents and shine.


Shine baby shine (It's time to shine)
Reiteration that it is time for the couple to embrace their achievements and shine.




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Comments from YouTube:

Bertrand

Beautiful song...

Caterina

we will meet again one day...

manwe141

sounds oasis but cool

Gabriel Gamer

😢

Luke Evans

JULIE!!!!!

Sohane Seghiri

ses la musique du mariage de Julie et boulite