Daybreak brings us an uplifting anthem with ‘Shine On Me’. Lee Joon Wha and Gaemi write the encouraging lyrics, while Gaemi arranges the hopeful melody. The song starts with a gentle breeze through an open window, offering comfort and a fresh start.
Released: February 5, 2026
Shine On Me
Daybreak
Shine On Me Meaning & Lyrics (Daybreak)
Lee Joon Wha describes a simple, powerful choice in the lyrics. The lyricist mentions stepping towards the light and choosing tomorrow over anxious shadows. ‘It doesn’t matter if I’m slow, as long as I don’t stop’ becomes a mantra for gentle persistence.
Ha, ha, ah, hooHa, ha, ah, hoo,
Ha, ha, ah, hoo-oohHa, ha, ah, hoo-ooh,
Ah-ah, ah, ah, ah-ah, ah, ahAh-ah, ah, ah, ah-ah, ah, ah,
Ah-ahAh-ah.
Changmuneul yeolmyeon barami meonjeo malhaeWhen I open the window, the wind speaks first,
Gwaenchantago jigeumdo neutji anatdagosaying it’s okay, that it’s not too late even now.
Gogaereul deulmyeon boineun geotdeul (Hoo, hoo, ooh)Seeing everything clearly when I lift my head (Hoo, hoo, ooh),
Naneun bichi doeneun jjogeuroI step toward the side where the light shines.
Deo balge bichwo naege shine on meShine brighter on me, shine on me.
Buranhan geurimjaboda naeireul seontaekaeI choose tomorrow over anxious shadows.
Neuryeodo sanggwaneopseo meomchujiman aneumyeon dwaeIt doesn’t matter if I’m slow, as long as I don’t stop.
Just let it shine on mеJust let it shine on me.
Let it, let it shine on mеLet it, let it shine on me.
Just let it shine on meJust let it shine on me.
Shine on meShine on me.
Ha, hoo-hoo, oohHa, hoo-hoo, ooh.
Modeun jeongdabeul al pillyoneun eopseoThere’s no need to know all the answers.
Geotdabomyeon iyureul alge doegetjiAs I walk, I’ll eventually learn the reason.
Gogaereul deulmyeon boineun geotdeulSeeing everything clearly when I lift my head,
Naneun bichi doeneun jjogeuroI step toward the side where the light shines.
Deo balge bichwo naege shine on meShine brighter on me, shine on me.
Buranhan geurimjaboda naeireul seontaekaeI choose tomorrow over anxious shadows.
Neuryeodo sanggwaneopseo meomchujiman aneumyeon dwaeIt doesn’t matter if I’m slow, as long as I don’t stop.
Naneun bichi doeneun jjogeuroI step toward the side where the light shines.
Deo balge bichwo naege shine on meShine brighter on me, shine on me.
Buranhan geurimjaboda naeireul seontaekaeI choose tomorrow over anxious shadows.
Neuryeodo sanggwaneopseo meomchujiman aneumyeon dwaeIt doesn’t matter if I’m slow, as long as I don’t stop.
(Ha, hoo-hoo, ooh) Just let it shine on me(Ha, hoo-hoo, ooh) Just let it shine on me.
Let it, let it shine on meLet it, let it shine on me.
(Ha, hoo-hoo, ooh) Just let it shine on me(Ha, hoo-hoo, ooh) Just let it shine on me.
Nareul bichulgeoyaIt will shine on me.
Ha, hoo-hoo, oohHa, hoo-hoo, ooh.
Shine on meShine on me.
Shine On Me Music Video
The meaning behind ‘Shine On Me’ is gentle encouragement and moving forward at your own pace. Daybreak delivers a song that is perfect for anyone needing a musical pep talk.