Shade or Shine

In the shadows where the doubts creep in I learned to turn the dark into a grin A little shade thrown my way, I don't break I give shine back, for goodness' sake It's not about fighting, it's knowing your light Balancing sass with the strength to ignite Shade and shine, oh they go hand in hand Throw a little back, but let your light stand Shade or shine, in this world so wild Keep your heart glowing, keep smiling child Oh shade and shine... When words cut deep like a winter's chill I rise above, with my own goodwill True love's the key, in the mirror I see Someone who's shining, wild and free (Lead): No need to dim down (Harmonies): No, we rise up high (Lead): Let the shade pass by (Harmonies): We let our light fly! Shade and shine, oh they go hand in hand Throw a little back, but let your light stand Shade or shine, in this world so wild Keep your heart glowing, keep smiling child Oh shade or shine... Shade or shine... let it shine... Shade or shine... let it shine... (Music and Lyrics by Jennifer Leigh Nelson © 2026 Cajora Creations, LLC. All rights reserved.)