Shine Down
Godsmack
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So tired sleeping through the day Bloodshot eyes and sweat from my body And I picked my head up yesterday Found the reason of hope left inside of me But I still believe in immortal love And I know there's someone above Shine down, don't take it away from me, no And I know you know how, yeah Shine down, just give me a chance to feel it It's taken forever to get me off the ground Dead silence overwhelming me Deny takes it's toll on my sanity And I know I've been away too long All these years I've been hiding I'm feeling I'm coming strong But I still believe in immortal love And I know there's someone that's up above Show me a path to find my way And give me a reason pray Shine down, don't take it away from me, no And I know you know how, yeah Shine down, just give me a chance to feel it It's taken forever to get me off the ground Shine down, don't take it away from me, no And I know you know how, yeah And shine down, just give me a chance to feel it It's taken forever to get me off the ground Shine down Shine down Oh, shine down Oh baby, yeah, yeah, yeah Shine down Oh, shine down Oh, shine down Oh baby shine down
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Written by: JAMES SHANNON LARKIN, ROB MERRILL, SALVATORE P. ERNA, TONY ROMBOLA
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15 facts about this song
GENERAL FACT"Shine Down" is a song by the American rock band Godsmack from their fifth studio album, The Oracle.
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HISTORYReleased in 2010, the song has never served as a single but remains popular among fans due to its powerful lyrics and hard-hitting presentation.
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COMPOSITIONThe song "Shine Down" is known for its hard rock genre and is composed in the signature Godsmack style featuring heavy guitar riffage.
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LYRICSThe song has gained praise for its positive message, presenting the idea of finding strength and comfort even in difficult times.
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CONCEPTLike the majority of the songs in ‘The Oracle’ album, "Shine Down" also deals with themes of internal struggle and personal perseverance.
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GENRE CLASSIFICATION"Shine Down" is usually categorized under hard rock and heavy metal genres.
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BAND BACKGROUNDGodsmack, the American rock group that sings "Shine Down," was formed in 1995, and they have gathered a massive fan base due to their unique sound and impactful lyrics.
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VOCAL PERFORMANCEThe lead vocalist, Sully Erna, is particularly praised for his performance in the song, where he combines his heavy, gruff tone with raw emotion to deliver a memorable performance.
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RECORDING PROCESS"Shine Down" was recorded along with the rest of The Oracle album in the Godsmack's own studio in Boston.
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CRITICAL RECEPTIONAlthough "Shine Down" was not released as a single, critics have praised it for its strong lyrics and high-energy performance, helping the album receive generally positive reviews.
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FAN RECEPTIONFans often mention "Shine Down" as a standout track in live performances, highlighting its energy and the band's execution.
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MUSIC INDUSTRY IMPACTWhile not as well-known as their major hits, "Shine Down," along with the rest of The Oracle album, has cemented Godsmack's reputation as a consistent and impactful player in the rock music industry.
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CONCERT POPULARITYDespite not being a single, "Shine Down" often features in Godsmack's concert setlists due to its popularity.
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ALBUM PERFORMANCEThe album that "Shine Down" features in 'The Oracle,' reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.
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ARTIST INFLUENCEGodsmack has been known to be influenced by rock and metal legends like Aerosmith, Alice in Chains, and Metallica, and these influences can also be heard in "Shine Down".
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