Shine on Me
Torch Song Lyrics
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5, 4, 3, 2, 1
He holds the gun against my head
I close my eyes and bang I am dead
I know he knows that he′s killing me for mercy
And here I go
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
And here I go
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
He holds my body in his arms
He didn't mean to do no harm
And he holds me tight
Oh, he did it all to spare me from the awful things in life that come
And he cries and cries
I know he knows that he′s killing me for mercy
And here I go
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
And here I go
Oh oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
Oh oh oh oh
He holds my body in his arms
He didn't mean to do no harm
And he holds me tight
Oh, he did it all to spare me from the awful things in life that come
And he cries and cries
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
The gun is gone and here I go
The lyrics to "Shine on Me" by Torch Song depict a tragic and intense scene of a person being held at gunpoint and ultimately killed by someone who cares deeply about them. The countdown at the beginning emphasizes the impending danger and creates a sense of urgency. The individual being held hostage closes their eyes and accepts their fate as the gun goes off. It suggests that the act of killing is motivated by mercy, as the person holding the gun believes they are sparing the victim from the terrible things in life that could await them.
The second verse reveals that the perpetrator didn't intend to cause harm. They hold the lifeless body of the victim, understanding the weight of their actions and feeling deep remorse. The intensity heightens as the person cries and mourns the loss. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the tragic nature of the situation, with the victim acknowledging their fate and the gun eventually disappearing, symbolizing their release from suffering.
Overall, the lyrics of "Shine on Me" paint a bleak picture of sacrifice and compassion, exploring the complexity of human emotions and the lengths one may go to protect the ones they love.
Line by Line Meaning
5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Counting down to an intense moment
He holds the gun against my head
Someone has a weapon pointed at me
I close my eyes and bang I am dead
I anticipate my impending death
I know he knows that he’s killing me for mercy
The person harming me believes they are doing it out of compassion
And here I go
I am about to face my fate
Oh oh oh oh
Expressing fear or distress
He holds my body in his arms
The person embraces me after causing harm
He didn’t mean to do no harm
The harm inflicted was unintentional
And he holds me tight
He clings onto me firmly
Oh, he did it all to spare me from the awful things in life that come
He believes he committed the act to protect me from future suffering
And he cries and cries
The person is overwhelmed with emotion and sheds tears
The gun is gone and here I go
The weapon is no longer present, and I am moving forward
Writer(s): Laurie Suzanne Mayer, William Orbit
Contributed by Cooper W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Solimara
Ahh that vocal, combined with William Orbit.....golden!
nosnad71
I've just come back to this LP after listening tonight....I thought I loved 'Hinterland' ( which I absolutely do), but this in my option is William Orbit's finest hour.... Such a beautiful and atmospheric piece of work... Xsuch a super-talented musician.... Some of his melodies strike me straight into my heart.... "Spiral" with the Sugababes is one of the most moving creations ever ❤️
Shaewaros
Was this album by chance inspired by Robert Holdstock's novels? The album cover and the almost tribal rhythms fit the context perfectly. Also the album title is also very similar to Holdstock's novel titles - for instance Lavondyss: Journey to an Unknown Region.
Hoooday
Masterpiece
Erik van der Vaart
Still a great song!
nosnad71
Beautiful. No more words necessary.
Staydown777
Pretty good... Pretty damn good lads! Weird it was not recognised for such a long time and still it's not.
Johny_Worm
It was also included in ,,Gone in 60 seconds" right? :-))
twelvepetaledlotus
Dont know how i got here but thanks 👍
Leonardo Rolim
Demo version with more lyrics is better.