This is the song my dad asked me to play at his funeral for him when I was around the age of 5 or 6. He passed around a year ago. This song keeps me going through the dark days I can't seem to get by. It helps me shine through my issues.
This is a great example of what the 90's music scene was about. Song value over everything else. We all know collective soul could shred a guitar solo for 10 minutes, but they decided to make music that let the songs message speak for itself rather than just laying a face melting guitar or drum solo for 3/4 of the song. I've appreciated this band from day 1 and will do so until my end.
I’m 12 and my granddad showed me this song. i listen to it every day so i can think of him. he is still a great man and is very fun to listen to his amazing stories but i can’t hear him cause this the song he reminds me of. it’s the best to keep memories alive.
I was on the school van going to some gym field trip. Mr. Steiner was driving. Grade 10. This song came on the radio. It has stuck with me ever since. Turned 40 in July of 2023 and I still crank this when it comes on the radio!
Hell yea!!! this is a great song from 1993, I remember comming home from jr high school in my home town Nogales Sonora and turning the tv on to watch the video on Mtv, this is one of the greatest songs of all times, Rock will never die!!!
Give me a word Give me a sign Show me where to look Tell me what will I find Lay me on the ground Fly me in the sky Show me where to look Tell me what will I find Oh, heaven let your light shine down Love is in the water Love is in the air Show me where to look Tell me will love be there Teach me how to speak Teach me how to share Teach me where to go Tell me will love be there Oh, heaven let your light shine down Give me a word Give me a sign Show me where to look Tell me what will I find Lay me on the ground Fly me in the sky Show me where to look Tell me what will I find Oh, heaven let your light shine down I'm gonna let it shine I'm gonna let it shine Heaven send a light, let it shine on me Hey yeah Hey yeah Heaven send a light, let it shine on me It's gonna shine on Shine on me Its gonna shine on Well come on and shine
This song has always made me feel oddly nostalgic. I can’t ever pinpoint where I first heard it or why it’s so special to me, but it’s a welcome catharsis.
@@FriskyBitch I’m from Switzerland never heard this song before and it just came in my playlist and give this sense of nostalgia for a memory I’ve experienced when I traveled to South Korea with my family
Circa 94/94...I livied in Saudi Arabia, Riyadh to be exact... shuffling around in a tiny little music kiosk inside Safestway grocery store. No CD's, no albums, no 8 track's...only tapes, as in tape recorder type. "Hints allegations & things left unsaid~" Caught my eye, resembled my thoughts, I couldn't have said it better! I bought it!!! Plugged it in and it was music to my ears!!! The Angel's sang as Collective Soul entered my life forever!!!
I was 34 and loved all the 90’s bands, my favs Blind Melon, Counting Crows, Black Crows, Lemonheads and Collective Soul❣️Love blasting this CD, Shine is a fav, goin to see them for the first time this month at the Mt Winery, woohoo!
I love listening to this band, they made good music for the 90's, I put this in my favs list of music which mostly contains 70's and 80's music so you know, Twisted Sister, Bon Jovi, Tom Petty, Europe, and collective soul is what I listen too most of the time :)
Post-grunge might be cheesy but this band is really underrated. Their early material is gold. There are some hidden gems on the albums too, even on this first one. Ed Roland is a great songwriter.
I'm 66 now but this had my toe tappin' and a little air guitar and drums at one of my dive bar haunts where the lonely people go to enjoy the whiskey and acid buzz. Great memories/
Hello, Ed. I wouldn't expect you to remember but Michaeline, you, and I met (I thing Dylan may have been there) at an Atlanta party for Rick Miller last year. You and I deep-dive discussed music and vintage guitars in the den and dicovered our mutual love for National Resophonic guitars (mine's a 1936, 14-fret Duolian). As we talked I felt your genuine heart & soul...and since then I've been listening closely to your music going back to "Shut Up and Dance". This is to thank you for the artistic gifts you've given us and for your genuine devotion to family and friends. The world is a better place with you here, Ed! -Doug Pratt, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
@Morphelia Hi Morphelia.. I was listening to this song last night, another Lonely Fri. night. Earlier that night I had talked to a beautiful young woman named Alexia, asked her if she had a date that night, and she said, "Yes". My journey through a plethora of music, thinking all night about Alexia, brought me to this song. As I listened to this song, I plaintively asked, "Alexia... ?" as if there might still be a future hope for us... And that's the long story Morphelia. Thank you for asking.
The riff at 3:22 is one of my favorites in this song. And I first heard this in Colorado, so I think of being in the Rocky Mountains when I listen to this.
I used to listen to this song and Heavy when I was little. My mom and dad loved Collective Soul. My dad passed away on January 24th. Now I'm trying to find all the songs he used to play when I spent time with him in Vancouver in the 1990's. This is one of them.
Wow!!! Never knew the words truly represent our talks with God. Wow!! Glory to God. This song lifted me up and reminded me. No matter what is going on, "Let thy light so shine"
Once I heard this song on the radio, and I fell in love with it. I had to remember a phrase of the song because I didn't knew the name, so I could download it. And so I did. It fastly became my favorite song, and I knew I had to dedicate this song to a special person. Now I have a GF and I'm happy that I waited 1 year to play this song on my guitar for her, by our anniversary, and now I'm sure she's that special person that I didn´t knew I was going to play this song for.
I remember my mother having this cd in the early 90s, I was like 3 years old loving this song as it played and looking at the cd cover like "holy fuck". I always thought it was a nutcracker man.
This song is the song that got me started! The song that introduced me to the world of Rock 'n Roll. My favorite song of all time! Every time I here this song I smile with a big grin :). And now it is being played in car commercials, amazing! and for good reason, it is a great song that keeps the legends of the 60's and 70's alive! Oh, and if you like this song, you should check out 'Where the River Flows'
Umm, no... Ed Roland has specifically said they are not. But, his father was a minister and him growing up with that heavily influenced a couple songs off THE album.
I always wondered who played this song because I had only heard the riff, and after hearing collective soul in woodstock tonight definately clarified it! Had an awesome time seeing them and zz top
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Sooo... this band is coming to my city next month, but this is literally the ONLY song I know by them... but its like one of my favorite songs ever. Should I spend $70 bucks on the ticket?? lol
My mom use to play this song when I was young.. thinking of all the struggles life brought. Strong woman, ill give her that. You gotta appreciate what you have.. rather than what you dont. The whole fkn album is amazing but this one is my favorite, next to "heavens already here".
LQuavius Cowbitch They don't identify with Christianity because they just don't want to be labelled a "Christian group." Now whether or not they are followers of Christ, I don't know.. But many of their songs are definitely influenced by God and His awesome love.
I actually don't believe in any one singular god i believe in the spirits of our predecessors but yea man. We all need guidance in these troubling times no matter where it comes from.
I'm finding so hard to find my childhood songs, so far i've recovered most of them, i think there's still a few that are still unfound...love this song.
