☀️ The Daily Boost #880

Will you shine?

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SHINE
Aloe Blacc

In the darkness of despair
Where your fears grow deep inside
And no one seems to care
And all your hope has nearly died

Well, I believe in you

Refrain:
And I know that you will shine
To show us the way, you will shine
To show it's okay, you will shine
Forever and ever and ever and evermore

And for all of us
For all of us
For all of us
You will

When the road ahead looks dim
And you tremble in your stride
Trust you'll find the strength within
The brightest light will be your guide

And I believe in you
I believe in you

Refrain

When you stand up for what is true
And you fight, yes, you fight for what is right
When love becomes your only rule, your golden rule
That's when you are the greatest light

You will shine
Shine
Shine

Will you shine?
To show us the way, will you shine
To show it's okay, will you shine
Forever and ever and ever and ever more?

And for all of us
For all of us
For all of us
You will
You will

(My thanks to Aloe Blacc and friends.)

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