Johnny “Shine” is one of the two singles released by the singer in February 2019 as a buildup to the release of his new project.
“Do your best, and don’t lose yourself.”
The song is an encouragement for anyone who is faced with challenges in their journey to success and a better life. He advises “Do your best, and don’t lose yourself” and that things might be hard for now, but there will always be light at the end of the tunnel.
The Edo-born folk/alternative singer, songwriter, producer, and sound engineer began his music career in his father’s church. He competed in the 2013 edition of MTN Project Fame Academy, and continued to release songs until 2015 when he caught the attention of Mavin Records’ boss; Don Jazzy.
Drille experimented with various music genres including Hip Hop, Afro-pop and Highlife, before settling for folk/alternative music.
“Shine” was produced and released under the Mavin Records label. The video was shot in Lagos, and was directed by Clarence Peters.
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Lyrics: Johnny Drille – Smile
Have you seen the sun?
Have you seen the moon?
They are shining light for you
And have you seen the stars
Shining in the dark
Cause God is still watching you
Life is beautiful, however you choose
Be grateful for life
Love is beautiful, whenever I’m with you
What a time to be alive
E no matter the condition
Believe in your heart and you go dey alright
No forget say after rainfall
And after the dark, the sun go shine
Keep your heart my friend
Don’t lose yourself
In the morning time, the sun go shine
Do your best but don’t lose yourself
Cause in the morning time, the sun go shine
Have you ever seen the love in a mother’s eyes?
When she holds her little one?
And have you seen the joy in a father’s pride
In a son he truly loves?
Where ever you go
Remember, make you shine the light reach December
Don’t ever lose your souls
Whatever you do, remember stay humble and cool your temper
No forget your own
Cause e no matter the condition
You just believe in your heart and you go dey alright
No forget say after rainfall
And after the dark, the sun go shine
Keep your heart my friend
Don’t lose yourself
In the morning time, the sun go shine
Do your best but don’t lose yourself
Cause in the morning time, the sun go shine
Keep your heart my friend
Don’t lose yourself
In the morning time, the sun go shine
Do your best but don’t lose yourself
Cause in the morning time, the sun go shine
Shine your light, it will show you the road
It will lead you home
Hold on tight and learn to fight
Now that you’re on your own
E go hard sometimes
You go fall sometimes
You won’t understand
Devil go dey try but you go dey alright
You are in safe hands
E no matter the condition
Believe in your heart and you go dey alright
natirovibe.com, No forget say after rainfall
And after the dark
So keep your heart my friend
Don’t lose yourself
In the morning time, the sun go shine
Do your best but don’t lose yourself
Cause in the morning time, the sun go shine
Keep your heart my friend
Don’t lose yourself
In the morning time, the sun go shine
Do your best but don’t lose yourself
Cause in the morning time, the sun go shine
The sun will shine
In the morning time, the sun will shine
The sun will shine
It’s almost breaking dawn
The sun must shine
The sun will shine
The sun go shine
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