Xavier Naidoo is one of the most famous German singers -- and one of the mo… Read Full Bio ↴Xavier Naidoo is one of the most famous German singers -- and one of the most successful as well. His third album "Telegramm für X" has already reached platinum status four times. His lyrics deal with society, his strong Christian beliefs, and love.

Xavier Kurt Naidoo -- born 2 October 1971 in Mannheim, Germany to a South African mother and Indian father -- sings in German and occasionally in English. He is known for his soulful voice and has collaborated with several famous artists such as the Wu-Tang Clan's RZA, Deborah Cox and 3-P's Sabrina Setlur , along with Swiss artist Stress.

He sings in a number of styles, including soul, R'n'B and hip hop. His most famous releases include "Ich kenne nichts" (I don't know anything), "20,000 Meilen" (20.000 miles), "Soul on Fire", "Dieser Weg" (This way), "Danke" (Thanks) and "Sie sieht mich nicht" (She doesn't see me), which was featured on the German release of the film soundtrack for "Asterix".

Naidoo's popularity has massively increased since he joined groups like Söhne Mannheims (Sons of Mannheim), and Brothers Keepers in the early 2000s.

The first album was only released in the USA and is called "Seeing is Believing", but he was most successful with the 1998 released album "Nicht von dieser Welt" (Not of this world). It reached #1 in Germany, #5 in Austria and #12 in Switzerland. He gained major success with the 2002 released album "Zwischenspiel - Alles für den Herrn" (Interlude - Everything for the Lord). The most successful album was released in 2005, entitled "Telegramm für X" (Telegram for X). His most recent album is "Alles kann besser werden" (Everything can get better), released in October 2009.

Links:
Official Website: www.xaviernaidoo.de
Wikipedia article (German): de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xavier_Naidoo
Wikipedia article (English): en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xavier_Naidoo

Shine like a star
Xavier Naidoo Lyrics

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I would never let go
I love you so
I just want you to know
If I have to go
My love would grow
The further I go
My love will grow
So tall you will see it from far

It will shine like a, shine like a star

Who would I need to succeed, you
Who would I need to be with me, you
All I need would be you
You, is this true
So much is new
I'm with you
Who would I need to succeed, you
Who would I need to be with me, you

I would never let go
I love you so
I just want you to know
If I have to go
My love would grow
The further I go
My love will grow
So tall you will see it from far
It will shine like a, shine like a star
Wie soll ich dir danken für die Tage
Die du mir so beigestanden bist
Auch wenn ich weiß
Dass so etwas großes wie die Liebe zwischen uns ist

Ich bewunder dich, denn du liebst und lässt lieben
Ich bereue nichts, wenn wir fliegen, lass ich liegen
Was hinter mir ist
Ist auch in mir gewiss
Und ich täusche die List
Die dir auflauert in den Nächten
Ich halte die Frist
Die gesetzt von den Mächten
Bist du bei mir bist
Werd ich alles ausfechten

I would never let go
I love you so
I just want you to know
If I have to go
My love would grow
The further I go
My love will grow

So tall you will see it from far
It will shine like a, shine like a star

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song by Xavier Naidoo titled "Shine Like a Star", centers around love and the fear of losing that love. The singer is telling their lover that even if they have to go away, their love for them would only grow stronger. The song shows a certain level of vulnerability with the singer admitting that they need their lover to succeed in life. They say "Who would I need to succeed, you?" indicating that their lover is their anchor and support system.

The chorus repeats "I would never let go. I love you so. I just want you to know. If I have to go, my love would grow. The further I go, my love will grow. So tall you will see it from far. It will shine like a, shine like a star." The singer is reassuring their lover that their love is unwavering and will be visible from afar, like a shining star.

The verses interweave German and English lyrics, which could indicate a bilingual relationship. Although the song is about love and the fear of losing it, there is a sense of hope and a willingness to fight for their love. The song's overall message appears to be about acceptance, trust, and the enduring strength of love.

Line by Line Meaning

I would never let go
I will never let go of you

I love you so
I love you with all my heart

I just want you to know
I want to make sure you understand

If I have to go
If I have to leave

My love would grow
My love for you will only get stronger

The further I go
The farther away I get

My love will grow
My love for you will only increase

So tall you will see it from far
My love will shine bright, visible from a distance

It will shine like a, shine like a star
My love will shine like the brightest star

Who would I need to succeed, you
You are who I need to succeed

Who would I need to be with me, you
You are who I need to be with me