Shine (Waiting For “Superman” Version)

[Verse 1]

They wait to plead their case, unknown cast aside

I love to see their face, can we spare the lie?

Are we afraid to see them, prisoners of history

These beautiful minds, trapped inside, bring them back to life

[Refrain]

Let 'em shine, let 'em shine on

Let 'em shine, let 'em shine on

[Verse 2]

It's so dark that I see sparks, we don't snuff 'em out

We've gotta let 'em flame, let 'em speak their name

Reach up to the clouds

They can't eat if we don't feed 'em

They can't read if we don't teach 'em

There's no light if we just hide 'em

Don't just let 'em die

[Refrain]

Let 'em shine, let 'em shine on

Let 'em shine, let 'em shine on

[Bridge]

Oh, stars flicker in the distance

Lonely out in space

They sing out but we're not listening

We don't see their face

We can't let 'em die, we can't make 'em hide

All the little miracles that live inside

Let 'em shine, oh

[Refrain]

Let 'em shine, let 'em shine on

Let 'em live, let 'em shine on

Let 'em breathe, Lord, let 'em shine on

Let 'em grow, let 'em shine, on

Let 'em love, ooh, ooh

Let 'em love, ooh, ooh

[Bridge]

Hold 'em close, let 'em know

They'll get through the night

Ordinary people could be a hero

Don't put out the light

[Refrain]

Let 'em shine, let 'em shine on

Let 'em shine, let 'em shine on

[Outro]

On, on, on

Let 'em shine on