Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: piano
Song Meaning of “My Shining Hour” by Ben Paterson
My Shining Hour tells the story of a person who finds hope and solace in moments of joy and happiness. The lyrics describe various moments in the narrator’s life that bring him joy and give him hope in times of darkness. It is a reminder that no matter what life throws at us, no matter how hard our “trial” may seem, there are still moments of joy and beauty that can be found and cherished.
The lyrics paint a picture of the narrator searching for a way out of his darkness and despair. He looks to the stars for guidance, “My starry night, to lead me through”, and finds hope and strength in his own dreams of a better future. He finds solace in his imagination and the power of his own thoughts and creativity, “This is my own night, what’s it all about? It’s all the things I can’t say out loud”.
The chorus then expresses what the narrator has found in times of darkness, a “shining hour”. This is a reminder that no matter how dark life may seem, moments of joy and beauty can still be found within.
The narrator finds the courage to continue on, thankful for the small moments of joy he is able to find “No matter how far, my star will guide me”.