Shine Lyrics

They filled my path full of doubt
And wouldn’t hear me out
But still I chased my dreams
They told me to quit
But my heart could not resist
And from the darkness came a light

I will shine on tomorrow
Light the way for all to follow
From the darkness I will shine

Learning from the past I tried
To stare the world in the eyes
Find strength to pull me through
I saw through my tests and trials
A road that ran a thousand miles
At the end was only truth

I will shine on tomorrow
Light the way for all to follow
In the darkness I will shine
I will shine on forever
Take my chance now or never
In the darkness I will shine

I know I can if I believe
And I will choose my destiny
We’ll make the change we want to see
I know we can if we believe
And we will choose our destiny
I know I can if I believe

Shine Lyrics & Video Information:
‘Shine’ is a dedication to the legacy of the 11th century scientist Ibn Al-Haytham. ‘Shine’ features on Sami Yusuf’s music score for Ahmed Salim’s short film “1001 Inventions and the World of Ibn Al-Haytham” starring Omar Sharif, his final lead performance before his death in July 2015.

‘Shine’ supports a global Ibn Al-Haytham awareness campaign from 1001 Inventions in partnership with UNESCO that is part of United Nations proclaimed ‘International Year of Light’.

Credits:
Performed, composed and arranged by Sami Yusuf
Featuring Omar Sharif
‘Shine’ Words by Sana Al-Yemen & Will Knox
Based on film footage released under license from 1001 Inventions Ltd
Recorded at Andante Studios
Mixed by Vishnu Rajan & Barron @ Andante Studios
Mastered by Vishnu Rajan @ Andante Studios
Video editing by Omar Habib @ Andante Studios
Published by Resonance Music FZE Administered by Fairwood Music (UK) Ltd for the World