Shine My Little Light
Embracing Life's In-Betweens
Lyrics
You were born with wonder
You were born with a sense of awe and curiosity.
In a place you don't believe in or belong
You find yourself in a place that doesn't resonate with your beliefs or sense of belonging.
Where it takes a lot of courage to be wrong
It requires bravery to embrace the possibility of being wrong in this unfamiliar place.
You're in between
You're in a state of uncertainty or transition.
So I shine my little light
The singer illuminates their surroundings with their metaphorical "little light."
Upon the bottom of the river
The light is directed towards the depths, symbolized by the bottom of the river.
It only takes a sliver to be seen
Even a small effort (sliver) can make a significant impact and be noticed.
I know you've got a hunger
Acknowledging the hunger or desire within you.
There's something up above for you, it seems
There's potential or a calling above, but it may not be readily accessible.
You've been deprived of the medicine of dreams
You've been denied the nourishment provided by the pursuit of dreams.
You're in between
Similar to line 4, expressing a sense of being in a transitional phase.
So I shine my little light
Reiteration of shining light, emphasizing persistence.
Upon the bottom of the river
The light is again directed towards the river, suggesting a consistent effort.
It only takes a sliver to be seen
Highlighting the impact of even a small effort in gaining visibility.
You're where the water meets the sky
You are at a point where challenges and possibilities converge (water meets the sky).
You must swim to learn to fly
Growth and transformation require navigating challenges (swim to learn to fly).
I know they'll miss you, and so will I
Anticipating the impact of your journey on others who will miss you.
But soon your time will come
Confidently predicting that your moment of success or realization will arrive soon.
I hear the roaring thunder
Reference to a powerful force (roaring thunder) in the backdrop.
Silent rain is falling like a fog
Subtle challenges (silent rain) surround you like a mist.
Any day you'll sit up on that log
Expectation of you taking a significant step forward (sitting on that log).
You're in between
Reiteration of being in a transitional phase.
So I shine my little light
Continued effort to shine light in the midst of challenges.
Upon the bottom of the river
Repetition of directing light towards the river, emphasizing persistence.
It only takes a sliver to be seen
Reiterating the idea that even a small effort can make a noticeable impact.
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