Absolutely fine Irish/folk streetpunk from Germany put together by the guit… Read Full Bio ↴Absolutely fine Irish/folk streetpunk from Germany put together by the guitar player of Germany's fantastic Oi! band 4 PROMILLE. The mix of folk and punk is perfectly balanced on here so that all the tracks maintain the rough, distorted guitar but that does not overshadow that acoustic instruments. The voice could easily fit perfectly into either style so that works out well!

Shine On
The Porters Lyrics

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I'm loaded up off the Casa, smoking just like a rasta
I order chicken piccata, scoring just like I’m pasta
I don’t make a real decision unless I can see the data
I’m eclectic and abrasive like I’m Tyler the Creator
Always answer the call but I don’t answer to y’all
Don’t come along for the ride if you can’t handle the fall
Cause the game is uncertain, plenty rats, lotta serpents
Just keep your eyes on the road and ensure that you're never swerving

B-rabbit against Lotto, I feel like I won the lotto
Might spazz the fuck out just like I’m Tony Soprano
I’m cautiously optimistic, nice as fuck with these writtens
I’m McCaffrey if you ask me, I run this shit like I’m Christian
But I’m not religious, go hard as fuck, that was never not the vision
Stop ya bitchin, you can never match the way we plot the mission
Get this shit off my chest, like I was out here fuckin' benching
Me and David nicer than y’all, we just thought that we should mention
If the sun don't shine in the morning, I promise one thing
I'll be your light, in the pouring rain
Shine bright, shine bright, we were born to win
Now it's 1:45 we're recording, I need another drink, a Bud Light, a Bud Light
Or some Champagne, yeah tomorrow's like tonight we do it all again
If the sun don't shine in the morning, I promise one thing
I'll be your light, in the pouring rain
Shine bright, shine bright, we were born to win
Now it's 1:45 we're recording, I need another drink, a Bud Light, a Bud Light
Or some Champagne, yeah tomorrow's like tonight we do it all again
I sip a whole lot of Pinot, your shit ain't popping off we know
I bet on 108, Keno, and curve your girl, Barry Zito
The validation feels good, the stimulation feels better
The wallet is made of leather, I fill it all up with all cheddar
My lifestyle's sort of unsustainable, I'm permanently hungover and I'm lazy too
I'm a young OG, look what I created dude
All your two cents bullshit, I won't cater to
Not talkin' Destiny’s Child, don’t even go get me riled
I don’t have the time of day to go check all ya link in bios
But I do have time to celebrate like it’s Cinco de Mayo
Shine bright, shine bright, we really here forever now
If the sun don't shine in the morning, I promise one thing

I'll be your light, in the pouring rain
Shine bright, shine bright, shine bright, shine bright

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of The Porter's song "Shine On," the artist describes himself as being under the influence of alcohol and marijuana, which makes him feel like a Rastafarian. The chorus repeats the phrase "shine bright," emphasizing the artist's resilience in tough times. The second verse talks about the artist's skepticism towards authority figures and his preference for making decisions based on data. He compares himself to Tyler the Creator, a rapper known for his unique and often controversial style. The artist assures his listeners that he always answers the call and is willing to take risks, but those who can't handle it should not come along for the ride. He then uses a reference to the movie 8 Mile by comparing himself to the character B-Rabbit, who defeats Lotto in a rap battle. The verse ends with a comparison to Christian McCaffrey, a famous football player, indicating the artist's dominance in his craft.

The following verse talks about the artist's preference for luxury and validation. He describes his wallet as being made of leather, filled with cheddar (money), and his lifestyle as unsustainable due to his love for partying. The artist dismisses other people's opinions as "two cents bullshit" and declares that he won't cater to them. The final line of the verse mentions Cinco de Mayo, suggesting that the artist always finds a reason to celebrate. The chorus repeats twice more, emphasizing the artist's commitment to shining and being a light in dark times.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm loaded up off the Casa, smoking just like a rasta
I'm feeling high after drinking Casa and smoking weed like a Rastafarian

I order chicken piccata, scoring just like I’m pasta
I like to live life without limits, by ordering pasta & chicken piccata.

I don’t make a real decision unless I can see the data
I'm data-driven and rational, only taking decisions after careful analysis of data

I’m eclectic and abrasive like I’m Tyler the Creator
I'm someone with varied interests, like Tyler the creator, and can be harsh in my opinions

Always answer the call but I don’t answer to y’all
I always return calls but I don't listen to opinions that go against me

Don’t come along for the ride if you can’t handle the fall
Don't join in with me if you can't bear the risk of failure

Cause the game is uncertain, plenty rats, lotta serpents
There are plenty of wrongdoings happening in the world, and it's tough to play by the rules

Just keep your eyes on the road and ensure that you're never swerving
Just keep moving in the right direction and stay firmly on your course

B-rabbit against Lotto, I feel like I won the lotto
I'm a winner because I've beaten my competition, feeling like I've struck the jackpot

Might spazz the fuck out just like I’m Tony Soprano
I could go wild sometimes, behaving recklessly like Tony Soprano

I’m cautiously optimistic, nice as fuck with these writtens
I'm optimistic but cautious, penning nice lyrics with cleverness and skill

I’m McCaffrey if you ask me, I run this shit like I’m Christian
I'm a confident and talented person like Christian McCaffrey, commanding respect and dominance

But I’m not religious, go hard as fuck, that was never not the vision
I'm not a religious person, but I work hard with passion and focus that I had since the beginning

Stop ya bitchin, you can never match the way we plot the mission
Stop whining and complaining, because you can never replicate our strategies

Get this shit off my chest, like I was out here fuckin' benching
I need to vent like someone who has finished benching at the gym

Me and David nicer than y’all, we just thought that we should mention
David and I are better than everyone else, and we're just saying it because it's true

If the sun don't shine in the morning, I promise one thing
I'll stand by your side and be your source of light on your darkest days if things go wrong

I'll be your light, in the pouring rain
I'll always be there for you and support you, no matter what happens

Shine bright, shine bright, we were born to win
We were always meant to succeed and shine brightly.

Now it's 1:45 we're recording, I need another drink, a Bud Light, a Bud Light
It's late at night, and we're recording music, and I could use another beer to loosen up

Or some Champagne, yeah tomorrow's like tonight we do it all again
Tomorrow is going to be just like tonight, and we're going to be back at it again

I sip a whole lot of Pinot, your shit ain't popping off we know
I'm drinking Pinot Noir and I know your stuff isn't as popular as mine

I bet on 108, Keno, and curve your girl, Barry Zito
I'm gambling on the Keno game and seducing your girl, making her choose me over you, like Barry Zito's curveball

The validation feels good, the stimulation feels better
External validation and stimulation make me feel good and motivated

The wallet is made of leather, I fill it all up with all cheddar
I have a leather wallet filled with all my earnings, acquiring a lot of cash

My lifestyle's sort of unsustainable, I'm permanently hungover and I'm lazy too
I admit that my lifestyle is unsustainable as I'm always hungover and lazy

I'm a young OG, look what I created dude
I'm a young original gangster, creating something remarkable out of nothing

All your two cents bullshit, I won't cater to
I don't care about insignificant advice or opinions that people have

Not talkin' Destiny’s Child, don’t even go get me riled
I'm not talking about the girl group Destiny's Child, and don't even try to upset me

I don’t have the time of day to go check all ya link in bios
I don't care about clicking on links in people's bios and don't have time to check it too

But I do have time to celebrate like it’s Cinco de Mayo
I make time to enjoy life and celebrate occasions like Cinco de Mayo

Shine bright, shine bright, we really here forever now
We are here to stay and shine brightly, forever.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: David Ryan, Jeff Porter

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