Shine Ya Light

Rita Ora

About Shine Ya Light

"Shine Ya Light" is a song recorded by British recording artist Rita Ora, and released as the third single from her debut studio album Ora. The song was released in the United Kingdom on 4 November 2012. It was written by Chris Loco, Fraser T Smith, Laura Pergolizzi and produced by Fraser T Smith and Chris Loco. Ora performed the song on The X Factor on 4 November 2012 and on Alan Carr: Chatty Man on 16 November 2012.


Year:
2012
3:30
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We gold, we gold, we shine
We gold, we gold, we shine
We gold, we gold, we shine
We gold, we gold, we shine

Hey there rock star
Turn up your radio
I can hear you coming
Start up the video
You're still standing
They'll never knock you down
The beat never ending
Let me hear your heart pound

Eh, ah, eh, ah
Eh, oh, a shining star
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Don't matter where you are

Wo-oh, shine your light
Wo-oh, set the world on fire
Wo-oh, shine tonight
Wo-oh (Set the world on fire)

We gold, we gold, we shine
We gold, we gold, we shine

We going solar
Push up your lighters
Faster and faster
The sun rising higher

Eh, ah, eh, ah
Eh, oh, a shining star
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Don't matter where you are

Wo-oh, shine your light
Wo-oh, set the world on fire
Wo-oh, shine tonight
Wo-oh (Set the world on fire)

Wo-oh, shine your light
Wo-oh, set the world on fire
Wo-oh, shine tonight
Wo-oh (Set the world on fire)

And we don't give up till we run out of desire
Race to the finish and we never get tired
We are the winners cause we hold the world title
We started slow, but we beat you in the final

Eh, ah, eh, ah
Eh, oh, a shining star
Eh, ah, eh, ah
Don't matter where you are

Wo-oh, shine your light
Wo-oh, set the world on fire
Wo-oh, shine tonight
Wo-oh (Set the world on fire)

Wo-oh, shine your light
Wo-oh, set the world on fire
Wo-oh, shine tonight
Wo-oh (Set the world on fire)

We gold, we gold, we shine
We gold, we gold, we shine

We gold, we gold, we shine
We gold, we gold, we shine

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Rita Ora

Rita Sahatçiu Ora (born November 26, 1990) is a British singer-songwriter and actress. In 2012, Ora released her debut album, Ora which debuted at number one in the United Kingdom. It also spawned three number-one singles—"Hot Right Now", "How We Do (Party)" and "R.I.P." which made Ora the first artist in 2012 to have three consecutive number-one singles on the UK Singles Chart. Ora has a mezzo-soprano vocal range. more »

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Written by: Fraser T. Smith, Chris Crowhurst, Laura Pergolizzi

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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10 facts about this song

Release Details
"Shine Ya Light" is the third single by British singer Rita Ora from her debut studio album, "ORA" which was released in 2012.
Music Video Location
The video for "Shine Ya Light" was filmed in Kosovo, Rita Ora's birthplace. The video showcases the beauty of her hometown and she took pride in promoting it.
Chart Performance
"Shine Ya Light" debuted on the UK Singles Chart at number 10 and spent 6 weeks on the chart.
Record Label
The song was released under the record label, Roc Nation, a label owned by hip hop artist Jay Z which also manages several other acclaimed artists.
Genre Classification
"Shine Ya Light" is classified under pop and R&B genre with a duration of 3:30 minutes.
Song's Message
The song encourages listeners to shine their light; a metaphor for exhibiting and sharing one's talents with the world.
Live Performances
Rita Ora performed "Shine Ya Light" live on The X Factor UK in 2012, and the song was well received by the audience and the judges.
Recognition
"Shine Ya Light" is one of the songs that helped establish Rita Ora as a powerful vocalist in the pop and R&B genre at the beginning of her career.
Collaborations
The track was written by Chris Loco, Fraser T Smith, Laura Pergolizzi and produced by Fraser T Smith.
Inspirations
Rita often stated in interviews that the song was inspired by her upbringing, the struggle of her country, Kosovo and her journey to become a world-renowned singer.

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