Newsboys - Shine Lyrics
Dull as dirt
You can't assert the kind of light
That might persuade
A strict dictator to retire
Fire the army
The truth is in
The proof is when
You hear your heart start asking,
"What's my motivation?"
And try as you may, there isn't a way
To explain the kind of change
That would make an Eskimo renounce fur
That would make a vegetarian barbecue hamster
Unless you can trace this about-face
[Chorus]
Shine
Make 'em wonder what you've got
Make 'em wish that they were not
On the outside looking bored
Shine
Let it shine before all men
Let'em see good works, and then
Let 'em glorify the Lord
Out of the shaker and onto the plate
It isn't Karma
It sure ain't fate
That would make a Deadhead sell his van
That would make a schizophrenic turn in his crayons
Oprah freaks
And science seeks a rationale
That shall excuse
This strange behavior
When you let it shine
You will inspire
The kind of entire turnaround
That would make a bouncer take ballet
(even bouncers who aren't happy)
But out of the glare
With nowhere to turn
You ain't gonna learn it on "What's My Line?"
Other Lyrics by Artist
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- Newsboys - Escape
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- Newsboys - Way Beyond Myself
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Newsboys Shine Comments
Sou brasileira amo essa banda💜
Can we get on with the happy ending already?
Story of my life 😁💯
Still relevant today
So much better than the old version. Everything is so crisp.
Whose here now bcuz of newsboys united???
Grew up 90s Christian music DC Talk Rebecca st James Jaci Velasquez newsboys passion Chris Tomlin third day
Is it just me or does it sound like their spitting the N word everywhere in this song?
BANDA ABENÇOADA
Flashbacks of our Annual Youth trip to Ichthus in Wilmore Kentucky.
This was my jam when I was 16. Still love it.
These gentlemen have always been the best, I never pay attention to the thumbs down, they are planted there to discourage believers and turn them away from watching their videos. They're great! A true blessing...
People are allowed to dislike videos, too.
Essa banda é muito top
Thank you, Newsboys for the comfort your music brings me. I took care of my parents to the end. I lost my Dad 3 1/2 years ago and my Mom two nights ago. I’m so thankful we immersed ourselves in scripture study and prayer most nights. We were studying 2 Thessalonians and I was sad we didn’t do much discussion after. My mom didn’t feel great that night and I was tired. She passed away a few hours later.. As I listened to this song, I saw a beautiful image of Jesus smiling at me with bright rays of light on his face and around him. The savior is the light of the word and we can do great works and shine. We need to do our best to follow him and love unconditionally. I know we all have a divine mission in this world.
I am NOT a believer but know good music when I hear it. Brings me back to the mid-nineties when my parents forced me to go to youth group at Church. Acquire the Fire and all that stuff.
Don’t know about the Newsboys now but they were great back then! Shine and Entertaining Angels were my favorite.
"I believe in miracles! Where ya from? You sexy thing!
I believe in miracles! Since you came along! You sexy thing! You sexy thing, you.."
I think Steve Taylor was heavily involved with the Newsboys at this time and sort of was pushing them certain ways.
I'm wiccan, but love this song
Dude I used to listen to this when I was like 10 man and it's just as catchy and energizing as it was back then
Y'all ought to come back like tool and metallica...come back on that guitar rock out and glorify the Lord guys...id like some more CHRISTAN rock man
this sounds like school house rock on crack
shout outs to the cassette version of THIS
Man, these older songs have a true message to them, as in being a catchy, constant reminder to the Christian to imitate Christ at all times.
this song never gets old ever, because it is the best song
Makes me wanna dance and smile
this is one of my favorites of theirs
Ok peoples, admit it, fess up. When they sing about the unhappy bouncer you sing that part with a frowny face.
Cause I DO!!!!!!!! FROWNY FACE WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!
Makes you wanna roll your windows down and CRANK THIS UP!!! ;-)
Im in my car worshiping god music blasted waay high i dont care if anyone sees 🙏💯💯👍💯💯💯💯
@meca Fuller Yes......"Make a Joyful Noise" for sure!! ;-)
@Curt Brennan just yesterday . I was playing shine in my car loud . And then a cop pulled me over . He asked me to turn it down and i said listen for just a second. The cop listened and he said " this sounds nice . You know what mam i wont be giving you a ticket today even though i was going to because your liscense sticker is expired . 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😄😄
@meca Fuller Wow.....just WOW!! If God is for you...... ;-)
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You Are My Heart's Promise To God For The Gift Of Spiritual Awakening For The Glory Of One Worthy Of My True Love Songs Offering Resurrection Power!!!7771
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I love to use this as my ring tone. My husband and I walk around walmart and he calls me and listens to where I am!
Red hot chilli pepper🙏😇
Algum brasileiro em 2019 que lembrou dessa musica e veio relembrar?
Eu mas nao sou brasileira na realidade. Minha Esposa e brasileira sou americano
Loélia 2019 outubro, que bom lembrar da nossa adolescencia shine
Obviously
THE LAST TIME I HEARD THIS WAS ON CD PLAYER BOYS WHAAAAAAAAAT
This song is so amazing. Words can’t accurately describe what this song has meant to me since I was very young when it was brand new. All these years later the message still hits home.
Let them glorify the Lord!
I saw john james in oneida ny he did a show
Newsboys changed my life in more way than one. Now, they are changing my children’s lives. I miss the old band. Bad
I LOVE THIS SONG ITS THE 2ND TIME I HAVE HEARD OUR PUPPETS AT VBS SONG IT
Rise and Shine eat your Breakfast (they don’t serve breakfast in hell) live for Jesus.
Still listen to this song. I love it.
Ha that dude look like the Disturbed guy
If you're ever confused about how exactly we are meant to change the world, just remember that one word: SHINE!
...don't hide your light under a basket.
SHINE!
why does this sound like "you sexy thing" by hot chocolate...?
The chorus of this song comes from Matthew 5: 16, which says this:
In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5: 16
Lol. Fucking Christian rock blows ass. Poor douchebags that had to listen to this in the 90s instead of the phenomenal music that was out.
Far from religious now but stil Brings me back to YWAM Tyler as a kid. LOVE THIS SONG!
Adam Nordstrom Far from religious may not be bad so long as you’re not far from God :)
make them wonder why you've suddenly changed
This was one of my first songs I heard that one of my friends introduced me to. I was able to go to one of their concerts and enjoyed it dearly, especially their cool drum sets that lifts off the stage and spins. Awesome men of God! Awesome Ministers, Praise and Worshippers... very anointed.
My favorite lineup https://youtu.be/BLelEODELbU
Wait does newsboys today have a black guy
Mechanized Fruit Michael Tait but they’ve been back together on a United tour with both of them 👍🏻
The song was made in the mid-1990s when Christian bands were so good you couldn't tell if they were mainstream or not
Wasteland Gypsy 100% this and early EARLY 2000’s
Indeed. It was a golden age for great Christian music. Huge variety too with doctrinally sound lyrics. These guys were great!
Wasteland Gypsy yep this band and dc talk were my favs
Takes me back in an instant!
sitting on my treatment chair near a window n the suns in my face
I love this song, so can I just get back to listening to the newsboys because things went very rocky when I didn’t
This takes me back 15 years ago. An ex gf who hates me now. I hate that they still are called the Newsboys without Phil and Peter. This is classic jams.
Eu amo Deus
Takes me back...
Steve Taylor wrote the lyrics.
Matthew 5:16
This is NOT the absolute original version of this song.
2019 anyone ?
Thank you so much. One of my favorites.
You can be good without God
@1:03 a vegetarian barbecue a hamster. 🤣
The original music video is great, also! Fits the 'eclectic' lyrics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DRwdUWK-EiU
They came too the US CELLULAR CENTER in Cedar Rapids , Iowa back in 2007 it was me, my mom, my aunt, uncle, and my cousins it was a blast man I miss the good ole days..
MISS THE ORIGINAL GUYS!!
Newsboys prior vocalist was a treasure and props to the lyricists as well. Too bad everything changed up otherwise I'd still be listening. This is great music no matter what your religion or viewpoints are. Can anyone here seriously deny that?
I love love love love the Newsboys. Keeping rocking for Jesus.
Anybody else think he keeps saying the "N" word!?
Newsboys band is very god...christian band....
This is the song of my childhood and I went to winter jam and got the news boys AUTOGRAPH (I'm so happy) 😱😀
Jesus is true god
omg even bouncers who aren't ..... 'happy'??????
I can't decide if that's a homophobic statement or not.....
Coming from a genderfluid pansexual.
Although I haven't heard this song in at least 5 years, it got stuck in my head while I was at work and I just had to look it up for old times sake. These were a simpler time.
I love this song when i hear it all i can say is dont get in the way whooo! I get charged i dont understand it. I must be a crazy metal head though not metal this song gets me big
Hay. Songs. Got. My own life. And shine. Gooood. Song. Peter. Fuller is my good guy
holly spirit you are welcome in this place WOW THIS SONG IS AWESOME AND NEVER GETS OLD HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU GUYS!!!
Do you FEEL IT?
i heard this song in my aunts car :)
241 People that dont know when the Holy Spirit has Inspired a Good Song ;)
Shine on my brothers
nostalgia back to my childhood with dc talk. I used to jam this all the time with DC talk and a bunch of other 90's christian bands. Brings me back to my first concert was DC talk at Billy Grahams Crusade in san antonio tx. these guys opened for DC Talk. now im surprised to see the guys of 2 of the guys fronting 2 of my fav christian bands.
Way to long.... Still oh so sweet! ^-^
this is a good song
I grew up listening to the Newsboys as a young child. I miss their old lineup. The band isn’t the same without Furler or James.
This is my most favorite song along with the song Not Ashamed
Sounds like dbz music
Nostalgia
these are the lyrics
Dull as dirt,
You can't assert
The kinda light that might persuade
A strict dictator to retire
Fire the army,
Teach the poor origami.
The truth is in,
The proof is when you hear your heart start asking
What's my motivation?
And try as you may
There is no way
To explain the kinda change
That'd make an Eskimo renounce fur
That'd make a vegetarian barbecue hamster
Unless you can trace this about-face to a certain Sign
Shine.
Make 'em wonder whatcha got.
Make 'em wish that they were not
On the outside looking bored.
Shine.
Let it shine before all men.
Let em see good works and then
Let em glorify the Lord.
Out of the shaker and onto the plate,
It isn't karma it sure ain't fate
That would make a deadhead sell his van
That would make a schizophrenic turn in his crayons
Oprah freaks
And science geeks
A rationale that shall excuse this strange behavior
When you let it Shine
You will inspire the kind of entire turnaround
That would make a bouncer take ballet
Even bouncers who are unhappy
But out of the glare
With nowhere to turn
You ain't gonna learn it on "What's my line?"
Shine.
Make 'em wonder whatcha got.
Make 'em wish that they were not
On the outside looking bored.
Shine.
Let it shine before all men.
Let em see good works and then
Let em glorify the Lord.
Shine.
Loven this song! Make it them wonder what you've got...
It isn't "karmer" 😝
Science "seeks"
Even bouncers who aren't 'happy'...
@SvenssonIwas yessss 🤣🤣
i know the whole song cause iv'e listened to it so many times SHINE!!!
First time hearing it. :/
Makes me think what really does good think when he smiles
This one of my favorite songs of Newsboys. Still listening too all these years. Been grown up listening and youth groups back then. Saw them tour with Dc talk on Jesus Freak tour. Hear them coming to my town next month. Yes ! Diffently see them again.
2018 and its still one of my favs!!!!!!
HAIL SATAN 😈😈😈🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘
Remember how Aerosmith teamed up with Run DMC and remade one of their songs into a semi-rap song. I could hear it with this song.