Shine On
Discovering Light in Shadows: Alan Doyle's 'Shine On' Meaning
Lyrics
When you were young
Reflecting on the listener's youth.
Where did you hide
Questioning where the listener sought refuge.
When the ghosts under your bed made you cry?
Addressing moments of fear and vulnerability.
Just yesterday
Referencing a recent time frame.
Where did you run
Asking about the direction the listener took.
Did you lose you way before the day'd begun?
Wondering if the listener faced challenges early in the day.
You were lonely for a while
Acknowledging a period of loneliness.
Did you find your mother's smile
Inquiring about finding comfort in maternal warmth.
And did it shine on
Posing a question about the enduring impact of maternal care.
Shine on
Reinforcing the significance of maternal love.
Where did you think
Questioning the listener's expectations about their current life stage.
You'd be by now
Asking if the present situation aligns with past expectations.
Did it look like somewhere else someway, somehow?
Contemplating the disparity between reality and earlier visions.
When you drove away
Recalling a departure and questioning its impact.
Was there a sound
Wondering if there was a significant moment during the departure.
A simple melody that turned it all around?
Speculating on the power of music to transform situations.
And the moment you were gone
Reflecting on the aftermath of the listener's absence.
Did you hear your favorite song
Asking if the listener experienced a positive musical encounter.
And did it shine on
Reiterating the transformative power of uplifting music.
Shine on
Sometimes it hides
Recognizing the presence of positivity during difficult times.
In the hardest times
Highlighting the beauty found in challenging circumstances.
A most beautiful blessing in disguise
Emphasizing the positive aspects hidden in adversity.
Even on the darkest days
Acknowledging the existence of light even in the darkest moments.
There's a spark to light the way
Recognizing a guiding spark during tough days.
And let it shine on
Encouraging the continuation of positive energy.
Shine on
Reiterating the call for positivity to prevail.
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