"Shine"

At the risk of sounding immodest, this is a pretty good song. I never perform it though, because it was written for a love that didn’t work out. I suppose every songwriter has been in that situation. Pity the poor sap who writes such a doomed love song that turns out to be a hit, condemning the writer to a lifetime of reliving a broken heart. (I guess I could stand it if the song made me rich enough.

Shine

© 1994 Brian Hutzell

I love you, and I would like to hold you here with me

Nobody disturbing our serenity

But there’s a light within you

And the light beneath a bushel isn’t mine to hide

Lift the bushel up so you can...

Shine, shine like the star you are

You’re gonna shine for all the world to see

You’re gonna shine, shine like the star you are

And I’ll be loving the light that shines on me

You’re dancing

And the beauty of the movement turns the hour into a special moment

Wish that I could dance beside you, basking in the beauty of your shadow

Everywhere you go, I see you...

Shine, shine like the star you are

You’re gonna shine for all the world to see

You’re gonna shine, shine like the star you are

And I’ll be loving the light that shines...

Wherever you may be

Pray that I may be there with you

Sharing the heat coming from the fire within you

Burning day and night

Your passion ignites the music pounding in your soul

The sound begins to glow, making you shine

I love you, and I would like to be a part of you

I could light a candle if you want me to

Or maybe you can show me how to...

Shine, shine like the star you are

You’re gonna shine, and I’ll be shining too

We’re gonna shine, shine together like the stars

I’ll be loving you

You are the star in my life

Our love will shine through the sky

“Shine”

Brian Hutzell

from Brand New Bouncing Suit