dull as dirt
you can�t assert the kind of light
that might persuade
a strict dictator to retire
fire the army
teach the poor origami
the truth is in
the proof is when
you hear your heart start asking,
"What�s my motivation?"


and try as you may, there isn�t a way
to explain the kind of change
that would make an Eskimo renounce fur
that would make a vegetarian barbecue hamster
unless you can trace this about-face
to a certain sign...

Chorus
shine
make �em wonder what you�ve got
make �em wish that they were not
on the outside looking bored
shine
let it shine before all men
let�em see good works, and then
let �em glorify the Lord

out of the shaker and onto the plate
it isn�t Karma
it sure ain�t fate
that would make a Deadhead sell his van
that would make a schizophrenic turn in his crayons
Oprah freaks
and science seeks a rationale
that shall excuse
this strange behavior

when you let it shine
you will inspire
the kind of entire turnaround
that would make a bouncer take ballet
(even bouncers who aren�t happy)
but out of the glare
with nowhere to turn
you ain�t gonna learn it on "What�s My Line?"