Shine on Me
Wondermints Lyrics


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You are the one
You shine down from the stars
Outta this world
And I've just begun
To step inside your radiating light

I can't believe that things once dim
Now look bright
But I believe that you're for real

Shine the light, shine on me forever
Show me the colors that I never knew
Show me that it's true
I'll leave it up to you

Luminous child
You set my mind at ease
And blow it away
One little smile
Will give us all the good news from the sun

I love the way you do what's never been done
I love the way that you're for real

Shine the light, shine on me forever
Show me the summers that I never knew
Show me that it's true
I'll leave it up to you

I can't believe that things once dim
Now look bright
But I could feel it
Yes, I feel it

Shine the light, shine on me forever
Show me the colors that I never knew
I believe in you

Shine the light, shine on me forever
Take me to places that I've never seen





Child of light, shine on me forever
Show me the summers that I never knew

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wondermints' "Shine on Me" describe a person who is the "one" and "shines down from the stars" with an aura of radiating light that sets the singer's mind at ease. The singer expresses disbelief that things that were once dim now look bright and an admiration of the shine that the person brings to their life. They love the way the person does what's never been done and that they are "for real." They ask for the person to continue to shine on them forever and show them colors they never knew and take them to places they've never seen.


One interpretation of the lyrics is that the singer is describing the feeling of being in love with someone who brings light and positivity into their life. The person they're singing about is someone who they look up to, who has transformed their world, and who they believe is the real thing. They're asking for that person to continue to shine on them and take them to new heights, which could be interpreted as a desire to be with that person and experience what they have to offer.


Line by Line Meaning

You are the one
You are the most important person in my life


You shine down from the stars
You are an extraordinary person, almost like you come from another world


Outta this world
You are out of this world


And I've just begun To step inside your radiating light
I am just starting to bask in your glorious presence


I can't believe that things once dim Now look bright
I am amazed at how much my life has improved since meeting you


But I believe that you're for real
I trust that you are genuine and true


Shine the light, shine on me forever Show me the colors that I never knew Show me that it's true I'll leave it up to you
Please continue to be my beacon of light and show me new things, I trust you to guide me


Luminous child You set my mind at ease And blow it away
You, my radiant friend, make me feel calm and exhilarated at the same time


One little smile Will give us all the good news from the sun
Just a small gesture from you can fill my life with joy


I love the way you do what's never been done I love the way that you're for real
Your uniqueness and authenticity are what make me love you


I can't believe that things once dim Now look bright But I could feel it Yes, I feel it
Even though it's hard to believe, I can feel the change you've brought to my life


Show me the summers that I never knew I believe in you
Show me experiences that I never even knew existed, I trust in you completely


Take me to places that I've never seen Child of light, shine on me forever Show me the summers that I never knew
Please continue to take me on adventures and show me the world through your eyes, you are a true light in my life




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