Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire
Earth, Wind & Fire
“Shining Star” was Earth, Wind & Fire’s first major hit; it is one of their best hits.
While the disco era was all about having fun and having a good time, “Shining Star” promotes a more distinct positive message during the 1970s, expressing to their listeners that they have the potential to be...
[Intro]
Yeah, hey, hey
[Verse 1]
When you wish upon a star
Your dreams will take you very far, yeah
But when you wish upon a dream
Life ain't always what it seems, oh, yeah
What you see on nights so clear, hey?
In the sky so very dear, yeah?
[Chorus]
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
(What you could truly be)
[Verse 2]
Shining star come into view
To shine its watchful light on you
Give you strength to carry on, yeah
Yeah, make your body big and strong, yeah
Born a man-child of the sun, yeah
Yeah, saw my work had just begun
Yeah, found I had to stand alone, yeah
Bless it now
I've got my own
Oh yeah, oh yeah
So, if you find yourself in need
Why don't you listen
To these words of heed
Be a giant or grain of sand
Words of wisdom
Yes, I can
[Chorus]
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
You're a shining star
No matter who you are
Shining bright to see
What you could truly be
[Outro]
Shining star for you to see
What your life can truly be
Shining star for you to see
What your life can truly be
Shining star for you to see
What your life can truly be
Shining Star was written by Philip Bailey & Maurice White & Larry Dunn.
Shining Star was produced by Maurice White.
Earth, Wind & Fire released Shining Star on Tue Jan 21 1975.