Shine
Years & Years
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I remember us alone Waiting for the light to go Don't you feel that hunger I've got, so many secrets to show When I saw you on that stage I shiver with the look you gave Don't you hear that rhythm, can you Show me how we can escape (Ooh oh oh oh, ooh oh oh ooh) I was biting my tongue I was trying to hide (Ooh oh oh oh, ooh oh oh ooh) I'll forget what I've done I'll be redefined It's shaking the sky And I'm following lightning I'll recover if you keep me alive Don't leave me behind Can you see me I'm shining And it's you that I've been waiting to find I'm holding it all tonight I'm folding it all tonight You know that you make it shine And it's you that I've been waiting to find I'm holding it all tonight I'm folding it all tonight You know that you make it shine It's you that I've been waiting to find Now that we can hear that sound Now that you can hold me down You can pull me under You can raise everything to the ground Everything I can arrange, Every part of me you change Just hold me together, tell me You'll always want me to stay (Ooh oh oh oh, oh oh oh ooh) I was biting my tongue I was trying to hide (Ooh oh oh oh, oh oh oh ooh) I'll forget what I've done I'll be redefined It's shaking the sky And I'm following lightning I'll recover if you keep me alive Don't leave me behind Can you see me I'm shining And it's you that I've been waiting to find I wanna be the one you steal I wanna be the one you shield I wanna be the one That your love, that your love Can heal I wanna be the one you steal I wanna be the one you shield I wanna be the one That you'll love, that you'll love It's shaking the sky And I'm following lightning I'll recover if you keep me alive Don't leave me behind Can you see me I'm shining And it's you that I've been waiting to find I'm holding it all tonight I'm folding it all tonight You know that you make it shine It's you that I've be waiting to find I'm holding it all tonight I'm folding it all tonight You know that you make it shine It's you that I've be waiting to find It's you that I've be waiting to find It's you that I've been waiting to find
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Written by: OLIVER ALEXANDER THORNTON, MICHAEL THOMAS GOLDSWORTHY, RESUL EMRE TURKMEN, GREG KURSTIN
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12 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Shine" by Years & Years is often classified as part of the synth-pop and electropop genres.
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Charted SuccessUpon its release in July 2015, the song charted at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Album InclusionThe song is part of Years & Years' debut studio album titled "Communion." It was released as the album's fifth single.
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Song MeaningThe lead singer, Olly Alexander has hinted that "Shine" is about his fear of losing someone after falling in love with them.
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Golden VinylIn remembrance of the track's fifth anniversary, the band released a limited-edition golden vinyl pressing of "Shine".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Shine" was nominated for Best Video at the MOBO Awards in 2015.
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CertificationThe song was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) for moving over 600,000 units in the UK.
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International Success"Shine" also charted in other countries like Austria, Germany, Ireland, and Australia.
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Live PerformancesThe band performed "Shine" at many notable locations, including the 2015's T in the Park and the 2015's Summertime Ball at Wembley Stadium.
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CollaborationThe song was written by Olly Alexander in collaboration with band members Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Turkmen, as well as writers Mark Ralph and Greg Kurstin.
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Critical Acclaim"Shine" was well-received by music critics, often being praised for its catchy hooks and Alexander's emotive vocals.
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Extended PlayThe song has an extended play with various remixes of the song from different artists.
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