Shine – English Lyrics

• By: Luther Vandross
• Album: The Ultimate Luther Vandross

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of Luther Vandross's "Shine" – an energetic R&B anthem that's perfect for anyone looking to learn English through music. Its clear, empowering lyrics about confidence and celebration offer a fantastic way to pick up common phrases related to self-expression and joy. The infectious beat and positive message make it not just a timeless hit, but a special and engaging tool for language learners.

[English]

It's about to be on

It's about to be on

Ya'll came here to give it up

So come on and show me what you got

It's about to be on baby non-stop

Tonight you're gonna get your time to shine

Nobody but stars in here tonight

Dancing underneath the party light

When I see you working that body right

Tonight you're gonna get your time to shine

I've been waiting, now I'm ready for the main event

All the ladies and the players in here dressed to kill

Choose a winner who has flavor looking on for style

Only the best can pass the test, let me check you out

In the midst of a fierce competition

Get a view from a better position

A little closer now you got my attention

Maybe your my, my, my, my, my superstar

Keep showing me moves that are blazing

'Cause you're teasing my imagination

Don't believe I can fight temptation

I think you already know that

Ya'll came here to give it up

So come on and show me what you got

It's about to be on baby non-stop

Tonight you're gonna get your time to shine

Nobody but stars in here tonight

Dancing underneath the party light

When I see you working that body right

Tonight you're gonna get your time to shine

It's about to be on

Your time, your time to shine

Shine, shine, shine, shine groove shine

It's alright, alright to shine

Shine, shine, shine, shine it's alright

Spotlight search for someone special, could you be the one?

If you're not, then don't get jealous, just keep moving on

Feet to the beat, so hot the heat, springing off the shine

So clean, so fresh, a real good catch, so I'm gonna make you mine

In the midst of a fierce competition

Get a view from a better position

A little closer now you got my attention

Maybe your my, my, my, my, my superstar

Keep showing me moves that are blazing

'Cause you're teasing my imagination

Don't believe I can fight temptation

I think you already know that

Ya'll came here to give it up

So come on and show me what you got

It's about to be on baby non-stop

Tonight you're gonna get your time to shine

Nobody but stars in here tonight

Dancing underneath the party light

When I see you working that body right

Tonight you're gonna get your time to shine

It's about to be on

Your time, your time to shine

Shine, shine, shine, shine groove shine

It's alright, alright to shine

Shine, shine, shine, shine it's alright

Ya'll came here to give it up

It's about to be on baby non-stop

Nobody but stars in here tonight

When I see you working that body right

Ya'll came here to give it up

So come on and show me what you got

It's about to be on baby non-stop

Tonight you're gonna get your time to shine

Nobody but stars in here tonight

Dancing underneath the party light

When I see you working that body right

Tonight you're gonna get your time to shine

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
shine /ʃaɪn/ A1	verb - to emit light noun - brightness from a light source
star /stɑːr/ A1	noun - a luminous celestial body
dance /dɑːns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music
body /ˈbɒdi/ A1	noun - a person's physical structure
tonight /təˈnaɪt/ A1	adverb - during the current night
competition /ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/ B1	noun - a contest between rivals
fierce /fɪərs/ B1	adjective - intense or aggressive
position /pəˈzɪʃən/ B1	noun - a place or location
attention /əˈtenʃən/ A2	noun - notice or interest
superstar /ˈsuːpərstɑːr/ B1	noun - a very famous person
blazing /ˈbleɪzɪŋ/ B2	adjective - burning brightly with flames
temptation /ˌtɛmpˈteɪʃən/ B2	noun - a desire to do something wrong or unwise
imagination /ɪˌmædʒɪˈneɪʃən/ B2	noun - the ability to form mental images
spotlight /ˈspɒtlaɪt/ B1	noun - a strong beam of light
fresh /freʃ/ A2	adjective - newly made or obtained
groove /ɡruːv/ B1	noun - a long, narrow cut or furrow verb - to enjoy oneself, especially to music