Collective Soul – Shine

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Give me a word
Give me a sign
Show me where to look
Tell me what will I find
Lay me on the ground
Fly me in the sky
Show me where to look
Tell me what will I find
Oh, heaven let your light shine down

Love is in the water
Love is in the air
Show me where to look
Tell me will love be there
Teach me how to speak
Teach me how to share
Teach me where to go
Tell me will love be there
Oh, heaven let your light shine down

I'm gonna let it shine
I'm gonna let it shine
Heaven send a light, let it shine on me
Hey Yeah
Hey Yeah
Heaven send a light, let it shine on me
It's gonna shine on
Shine on me
Its gonna shine on
Well come on and shine

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Lyrics submitted by Demau Senae

Track duration: 03:55

"Shine" as written by Gary Anthony Mcmanus, Linzi Morgan, Vincent Reck, Jimmy Taylor

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, EMI Music Publishing

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  • +3
    General Comment:I hate to think a song this awesome is religious. I kinda saw it as being a searching song... maybe trying to find beauty in a world that doesnt always let it's light shine... or hoping that someone would let their light shine... maybe finding beauty in nature?
    Flag Tig45on November 14, 2011   Link
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    General Comment:Yes, "Heaven" please shine down.. You know the biblical word for heaven translates into sky.. nothing else? Anyway.. to me he is asking god to bring forth judgement, he welcomes it and is begging for it. The world is wicked and out of his control, he wants God to correct it..
    Flag ifamericansknewdotorgon July 31, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:I thought I heard that the boy who shot people at Virginia Tech and then took his own life listened to this song a lot...
    Flag nataliejones9on May 24, 2010   Link
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  • 0
    General Comment:What a guitar riff in this song. Its definitely has christian lyrics to a point in it. But religion aside this song is all about shining yourself into the world. Everyone has a look, a voice, thoughts, and a opinion. Its about sharing that with the world. We have too many people my age who dont let their light shine.
    Flag tallandrew1982on February 04, 2010   Link
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    General Comment:The Virginia Tech trajedy notwithstanding, this is an upbeat and life affirming song; just check out the last verse.
    Flag GOODFELLOWon September 07, 2009   Link
  • -1
    General Comment:okay.
    first of all i'm not in any way religeous.
    and i think saying collective soul is a christian rock band is an insult.
    "December" totally spits in christianity's face anyway.
    i think it's totally respectable that they have they're beliefs and still have ownage writen all over them.
    this song is so uplifting and happy:)
    will always love it.
    Flag ShotDownInFlameson October 23, 2008   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:I feel its about someone who is dying or has died... and their scared, and asking, what will I find...will love be there, give me sign, show me where to look..heaven let your light shine down..
    This is my all time fav song, and is in my will to be played at my funeral.
    Flag photojunkieon March 31, 2008   Link
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    Flagged pumaon December 28, 2007   Link
  • +2
    General Comment:This song is about finding guidance. Looking for love in the world, asking where to find it, and ultimately finding that love in God from heaven above. And when you do find it, Heaven's light shines down. My whole life i listened to Collective Soul, but only as a recently saved Christian do i realize what alot of their songs are about. Great song by a great band.

    Btw, i have to say this song has an absolutely amazing solo in it. To me, there are alot of songs with rather simple guitar in it, and this was the guitarist having his chance to show the amount of talent he truly has. never seen them live myself, but my dad said they were the best live show with the best sound of any band he'd ever seen.
    Flag Jimbrownon November 11, 2007   Link
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    General Comment:mayn, i LOVE collective soul...and i would have to agree with everyone who says this is ONE OF their best
    *peace*
    Flag spread_peaceon May 22, 2007   Link

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