When He Shines
Shining Complexity: Love's Ever-changing Hue
Lyrics
This man's a child, this man is old
This man possesses both childlike and old qualities.
Sometimes he's mild, sometimes he's bold
At times, he's gentle and reserved, while other times, he's daring and assertive.
This man I love, sometimes in spite
Despite loving this man, there are moments when his actions frustrate or challenge the feelings.
I wish he would stick to his guns, or abandon the fight
Expresses a desire for him to be consistent in his choices or either give up the conflict altogether.
But when he shines, oh when he shines
When he displays his best qualities or talents,
Yes when he shines, he shines so bright
His brilliance or positive attributes shine exceptionally bright.
Sometimes a tramp, sometimes a dude
He can fluctuate between appearing unkempt and refined.
He changes colour just like a chameleon, can't find the mood
He changes his demeanor frequently like a chameleon, making it challenging to predict his mood.
He is a song that's not easy to write
He is complex and challenging to understand or define, much like a difficult song to write.
He is a moon in the morning, and the sun out at night
He embodies both contradictory elements—resembling the moon in the morning and the sun at night.
But when he shines, when he shines, oh when he shines, he shines so bright
Reiterates the brilliance and exceptional nature of his positive traits when they come to the fore.
This man's a gentleman, this man is strong
He displays characteristics of being both a refined gentleman and someone with inner strength.
This temperamental man plays me along
He sometimes manipulates or teases, displaying mood swings.
But when he shines, when he shines, oh when he shines, he shines so bright
Again emphasizes the incredible brightness of his positive attributes when they're evident.
Yes when he shines, when he shines, oh when he shines, he shines so bright
Repetition of the exceptional brightness when he displays his best qualities.
But when he shines, oh when he shines
Re-emphasizes the extraordinary brightness of his positive aspects.
Yes when he shines, he shines so bright
Reiterates the exceptional shine or brilliance of his positive traits.
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