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Chris Holsten

Shine

Release date: 2nd October 2020

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About This Track

"Shine" is a track by Chris Holsten, released 2nd October 2020. Full lyrics are available below.

About the Artist

Chris Holsten

Chris Holsten

Lyrics

Shine

[Verse 1]

I used to say I'm weak

Just staring at the mirror

Nothing but a clown

Knocking myself down

That somehow made me stronger

So, hey, look at me know

Watch me in my corner

Taking step by step

I know I'm not there yet

But, hey, I'm getting warmer

[Pre-Chorus]

There's a lot at stake but, hey, I'm risking it all

Got everything to lose that's what I'm doing it for so look out

Nothing you can do can stop me now

[Chorus]

It's my time to shine

'Cause I been chasing the shadows all my life

Thinking even the stars were out of sight

Now nothing's gonna knock me down

Light up the sky

With the heat from the fire in my eyes

Ain't no mountain too high for me to climb

And nothing's gonna knock me down

[Verse 2]

Watch me while I run

I never do it half way

At the speed of sound

My feet are on the ground

Still doing it my own way

Looking at it now

I'm glad I said the wrong things

'Cause now I finally see

The best version of me

Reminding me that always...

[Pre-Chorus]

There's a lot at stake but, hey, I'm risking it all

Got everything to lose that's what I'm doing it for so look out

Nothing you can say can stop me now

[Chorus]

It's my time to shine

'Cause I been chasing the shadows all my life

Thinking even the stars were out of sight

Now nothing's gonna knock me down

Light up the sky

With the heat from the fire in my eyes

Ain't no mountain too high for me to climb

And nothing's gonna knock me down

[Outro]

Look at me now

Look at me

It's my time to shine

Look at me now

Look at me

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    • Credits

    Production & Engineering

    Writer
    Chris Holsten, Dagny, Ida Botten, Thomas Kongshavn
    Producer
    Chris Holsten, Thomas Kongshavn
    Mastering Engineer
    George Tanderø
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