1. Watershed (US) is a po… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1. Watershed (US) is a power pop band based in Columbus, OH, heavily influenced by The Kinks and Cheap Trick. The most recent Watershed lineup consisted of Colin Gawel (guitar, vocals), Joe Oestreich (bass, vocals), Dave Masica (drums), and Joe Peppercorn (guitar). Mark "Poochie" Borror (guitar) and Herb Schupp (drums) played in previous lineups.
2. Watershed is a South African band featuring lead singer Craig W. Hinds, who also plays piano and acoustic guitar, alongside Nic Rush (guitar), James Sunney (bass guitar), Peter Auret (drums), and Hylton Brooker (keyboards).
Watershed became a 'natural' success when a German radio DJ heard the single whilst vacationing in South Africa, and played it on the air in Germany. They are most famous for their signature tune "Indigo Girl".
3. A third, unrelated Watershed was a 1990s emo band. They released one split 7'' with Shotmaker in 1994.
Shine on Me
Watershed Lyrics
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When you rise and wipe
The tears out from your eyes
I see you, oh I see you
And midday when I glimpse you
I look into your style
I see you, oh i see you
In my mind all I see
I see your blue eyes
They shine on me
And I see your daydream
Shine on me
And at night when I hold you
I feel you bump and grame
I need you, oh I need you
I need your hands to go on me
And I need your body all for me
And I need your eyes to shine on me
I see your blue eyes
They shine on me
And I see your daydream
Shine on me
And she tells me that
She's heard it before
And she never wants to hear it again
So I just sit and daydream
About your eyes
Oh then when I'm sleeping
I hold you in my dreams
Again
And again
And again
And again
I see your blue eyes
They shine on me
And I see your daydream
Shine on me
I see your blue eyes
They shine on me
And I see your daydream
Shine on me
The Watershed song "Shine On Me" starts with the singer observing the listener wiping the tears from their eyes in the morning. Later in the day, the singer looks at the listener's style and admires them. Through the day, the singer is captivated by the listener's shining blue eyes, and when they are held at night, the singer feels complete. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "I see your blue eyes, they shine on me, and I see your daydream, shine on me" several times, which emphasizes the theme of admiration and longing for the listener.
Furthermore, in the lyrics, the singer recognizes that the listener has heard someone say similar things before, and the listener never wants to hear them again. However, the singer cannot help but daydream about the listener's eyes even though they are discouraged from doing so. The song's final lines emphasize this point. While sleeping, the singer dreams of holding the listener repeatedly.
In conclusion, "Shine On Me" is a song about someone's admiration for another person. The verses focus on the daily observations and admiration, while the chorus repeats the central theme of longing. While the listener has heard similar things before and isn't interested, the singer cannot stop daydreaming about them.
Line by Line Meaning
In the morning
At the start of the day
When you rise and wipe
When you wake up and dry your tears
The tears out from your eyes
The tears that you shed from crying
I see you, oh I see you
I notice you and recognize your feelings
And midday when I glimpse you
When I catch a sight of you during the day
I look into your style
I observe your appearance and demeanor
I see you, oh I see you
I notice you and recognize your presence
I see you your eyes, they shine on me
Your eyes catch my attention and brighten my day
In my mind all I see
In my thoughts, you are constantly present
I see your blue eyes
I notice the color of your eyes
They shine on me
Your eyes have a positive effect on me
And I see your daydream
I notice your hopeful thoughts
Shine on me
Have a positive influence on me
And at night when I hold you
When I embrace you in the evening
I feel you bump and grame
I hold you close and feel your body move
I need you, oh I need you
I require your love and affection
I need your hands to go on me
I desire your hands to caress me
And I need your body all for me
I desire to have your body solely for myself
And I need your eyes to shine on me
I desire for you to look at me with affection
And she tells me that
And she informs me
She's heard it before
She has listened to this before
And she never wants to hear it again
And she does not want to hear it repeatedly
So I just sit and daydream
So I just imagine
About your eyes
About the way your eyes look at me
Oh then when I'm sleeping
Oh then, when I am asleep
I hold you in my dreams
I embrace you in my dreams
Again
Repeatedly
And again
Over and over again
And again
Once more
And again
Repeatedly again
I see your blue eyes
I notice the color of your eyes
They shine on me
Your eyes have a positive effect on me
And I see your daydream
I notice your hopeful thoughts
Shine on me
Have a positive influence on me
I see your blue eyes
I notice the color of your eyes
They shine on me
Your eyes have a positive effect on me
And I see your daydream
I notice your hopeful thoughts
Shine on me
Have a positive influence on me
Contributed by Ava S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jozilife
My favorite song from Watershed :) AWESOME UPLOAD THANKS!
Jerry Malatsi
Me too
Carol Britz
It was a wonderful experience to eventually get to hear and see you live. Thank you.
Siyasanga
High school Days... Driving home with My Mom listening to Algoa Fm.... Shuuuuu!!!Beautiful Memories.
Angela Watson
Siyasanga Nyongoba am driving my Mawela 2 school listening 👂 2 local good music on Algoa Fm still
In PE!
Chips
All of my dogs that have passed on. I'll never forget those moments.
Fire Ant Media
Watershed - thank you that you exist!! <3
wilna de Nysschen
best song ever!
Murphy Maruma
Memories.
Joshua Goldsmith
Takes me back to the hot summer days on the East Rand of Joburg. Miss ya SA