Shine
Embracing Love's Radiance: A Song of Light and Devotion
Lyrics
Darling, if you were the moon, I'd be outside every night
Demonstrates the speaker's commitment and devotion to the person addressed, expressing a willingness to be present every night.
And I would build a ladder, too, just to get to you and your light
Highlights the speaker's determination to overcome obstacles (building a ladder) to reach the person's light, implying a strong desire for connection.
Honey, if you were the rain, I would pray for the clouds
Expresses a willingness to endure challenges (pray for the clouds) for the person, contrasting with others who may criticize or curse them.
When everybody else is cursing your name, I will just be happy you're around
Emphasizes the speaker's positive perspective, choosing happiness in the person's presence despite potential negativity from others.
Cause you don't need to change a single thing about you
Affirms unconditional love and acceptance, urging the person not to change any aspect of themselves.
No you don't need to change a single thing about you
Reiterates the message of unconditional acceptance and appreciation, encouraging the person to remain authentic.
Darling, if you were the sky, I would need a pair of wings
Uses the metaphor of the sky and wings to convey a desire to soar together, escaping from worldly concerns.
Just so I could learn to fly. We could get away from everything
Continues the theme of escaping and flying, suggesting a shared journey away from the ordinary.
And honey, if you were the sun, would you shine down over me
Asks if the person will provide warmth and light in the speaker's life, being a constant presence during both day and night.
Will you be there when the morning comes to take me from my dreams
Inquires about the person's commitment to being there for the speaker, particularly in the morning when dreams transition to reality.
Cause you don't need to change a single thing about you
Reaffirms the idea that the person is perfect as they are, emphasizing acceptance and love.
No you don't need to change a single thing about you
Repeated affirmation of the person's perfection, reinforcing the central theme of unconditional love.
If you are the night, I don't want to be the day
Repeated expressions of the speaker's preference for the person over contrasting elements (night vs. day, light vs. dark), culminating in a plea for the person to shine their light on the speaker.
If you are the light, can you shine it my way
-If you are the night, I don't want to be the day
-If you are the light, can you shine it my way
-If you are the night, I don't want to be the day
-If you are the light, can you shine it my way
-If you are the night, I don't want another day
-If you are the light, you gotta shine down my way
-Shine down my way
-Shine down my way
-Come on and shine on me
-Come on and shine on me
-Shine down your light on me
-You gotta shine that light down my way
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