I spend hours reflecting in this song,, Shawn has written some immensely personal lyrics. Shawn Mullins is one our greatest song writers/artist of our time.
it is always amazing to me that Shawn isn't a huge star...he has so much talent and is such a great singer and songwriter...he has gotten me through many tough times in my life...I will always hold a special place in my heart for him and his music...he is truly one of the greats..
This is the kind of music that induces self reflection and the need to observe the less glitzy side of life. The concept behind most music now is to avoid those things so those kids focus only on self gratification and shallow thought. Very sad.
Martina Liwulanga because nobody buys his albums or concert tickets. That's why he's not huge like he should be. Teens regulate the music industry because of their buying power. And of course, they buy crap like rap garbage instead of talented music like this. Very, very sad.
totally agree! for this performance to have 250k views only is so sad... but hey, at least it means there are still few of us left out there that are born to shimmer, born to shine, born to radiate... and born to love and to never hate!
I love him as an older singer better. It always hits me when I hear certain songs. I grew up listening to rock, and my dad raised me with songs like this.
Twin Rocks Oregon (Acoustic) and this song Shimmer (Acoustic) off “soul’s core “ are believe it or not even better than this rendition. Truly an amazing Singer. Maybe one of the best ever
This performance of this song rocks my world every damn time.....Actually makes me cry cause its so beautiful and makes me think of all the Changes God has made in my life 🕊 thank you for uploading this and thank you shawn. .....
What a lovely Nelson Mandella inspired song. It really does capture the essence of of how we are born to love, and that hate is a culturally learned behavior. Truly inspiring!
"New eyes, they see no race" Please listen to this song closely and take it to heart. Children can only learn to hate. Break the cycle of racism. Teach love!
My daughter and I used to share music listening time daily if possible. The night before she died, just a day ahead of her 11th birthday, she had discovered Shawn and Shimmer played on the radio on our way home from work and school. She said "turn up the volume and listen mom, I think you'll like this". I loved it and Shawn and the memories. I've been to several of his shows since then over the years. What a beautiful song, indeed!
I live in Portland and 101.9 KINK is one of last good radio stations that is truly dedicated to playing good music. Their motto is "True to the music" and they really mean it! Listen online at kink.fm (make sure not to type com instead of fm, that will take to a WHOLE nother place!)
I just saw him perform at McCabes in Santa Monica and our crowd went a little crazy over this song--this crowd sounds so subdued. One word--awesomeness!!!
Crafting amazing music over and over again, is such a gift. Thanks for sharing this with us! All this talent, and still down to earth! BUY his new CD! Better yet go see him LIVE!
Shawn is very very good...and to stay that way he avoids the mass production and the interference...hes very true to his music and no doubt loves to play...this is where he lets his creativity pour out...if he gets commercialized it will just be the same crap on the radio...Thx Shawn for the vibes!
My son used your song in a project about its message in a high school project in the 2000’s. You/He got an A on your lyric. Absolutely love all you do Sir👊🏻
This guy is my favorite musician and always will be. I've listened to his music since 7th grade and I didn't like it at first. One day it just grew on me. This is when you know that it's really good music with soul. He has and is still teaching me to see the world in a different light and I'm learning how not to conform to society's standards. I am a free spirit and always will be. This is why I have such a hard time joining anything because even though people preach of love there is still hate. We need to start accepting people for who they are.
I'd been playing lead guitar in a pretty damn successful band (regionally) with no desire to try and write songs or sing...until I heard SM back in 1990-something. My gears immediately shifted.
Love Shawn's voice ..... can't help but hear Lou Reed in his voice, timing, pauses, and phrasing.. he must have listened a lot to Lou growing up........ Would love to see Shawn in concert.........COME TO ILLINOIS (in the center of the U.S.A.)..... :) [kind of like Nashville with a tan] .......
Amazing what one guy with a guitar can do. Shawn's voice is so unique and he is such a talented songwriter. With all the hatred and craziness in the world it is inspirational to hear someone who plays and sings from the heart.
Shimmer Shawn Mullins Lyrics Sharing with us what he knows Shining eyes are big and blue And all around him water flows This world to him is new This world to him is new To touch a face To kiss a smile New eyes see no race The essence of a child The essence He's born to shimmer, he's born to shine He's born to radiate He's born to live, he's born to love But we'll teach him not to hate True love it is a rock Smoothed over by a stream No ticking of a clock Truly measures what that means Truly measures what that means And this thing they call our time Heard a brilliant woman say She said you know it's crazy How I want to try to capture mine I think I love this woman's way I think I love this woman's way she shimmers, the way she shines The way she radiates The way she lives, the way she loves The way she never hates Sometimes I think of all of this that can surround me I know it all as being mine But she kisses me and wraps herself around me She gives me love, she gives me time And I feel fine I feel fine But time I cannot change So here's to looking back You know I drink a whole bottle of my pride And I toast to change to keep these demons off my back Just get these demons off my back 'Cause I want to shimmer, I want to shine I want to radiate I want to live, I want to love I want to try to learn not to hate Try not to hate We're born to shimmer, we're born to shine We're born to radiate We're born to live, we're born to love We're born to never hate
I don't like those judgements "under- or overrated" much. But in this case "underrated" ist appropriate. I have loved Shawns music, his brilliant down to earth lyrics and his humble appearance since 20 years, now. Weiter so! (that was german)
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I spend hours reflecting in this song,, Shawn has written some immensely personal lyrics. Shawn Mullins is one our greatest song writers/artist of our time.
it is always amazing to me that Shawn isn't a huge star...he has so much talent and is such a great singer and songwriter...he has gotten me through many tough times in my life...I will always hold a special place in my heart for him and his music...he is truly one of the greats..
+Martina Liwulanga he was huge in the late 90's. His music is def under appreciated.
+Martina Liwulanga Agreed. He is my favorite artist. He's gotten me through so much shit to.
+Tate Ellison I agree. Isn't it sad? All I hear kids playing is a bunch of crap that doesn't make any since.
This is the kind of music that induces self reflection and the need to observe the less glitzy side of life. The concept behind most music now is to avoid those things so those kids focus only on self gratification and shallow thought. Very sad.
Martina Liwulanga because nobody buys his albums or concert tickets. That's why he's not huge like he should be. Teens regulate the music industry because of their buying power. And of course, they buy crap like rap garbage instead of talented music like this. Very, very sad.
I've been a fan for 30+yrs. Absolutely loved Jeffs last dance with Mathew Kahler
Dawson's Creek series soundtrack. One of the Best songs of These.
One of the most underrated songs of all time. If you don't like this you don't like music.
Derek Jenkins one of the most underrated artist of all time ..so much freaking talent
Honestly one of the best songs.
totally agree! for this performance to have 250k views only is so sad... but hey, at least it means there are still few of us left out there that are born to shimmer, born to shine, born to radiate... and born to love and to never hate!
Shawn is awesome
Calm down
WHAT a voice ! i could sit and listen to him read a phone book !
This is a Master Piece
This guy is brilliant, why is he not better known, so much better then most stuff out there now!!!!
I love him as an older singer better. It always hits me when I hear certain songs. I grew up listening to rock, and my dad raised me with songs like this.
I remember when this first came out. Older...still got it going on.
This dude does not get enough mainstream love. Truly an amazing singer and songwriter.
:') Shawn's best song.
Twin Rocks Oregon (Acoustic) and this song Shimmer (Acoustic) off “soul’s core “ are believe it or not even better than this rendition. Truly an amazing Singer. Maybe one of the best ever
This performance of this song rocks my world every damn time.....Actually makes me cry cause its so beautiful and makes me think of all the Changes God has made in my life 🕊 thank you for uploading this and thank you shawn. .....
As u will.
“We're born to shimmer, we're born to shine
We're born to radiate
We're born to live, we're born to love
We're born to never hate”.
Mullins is VERY good. Saw him at City Winery in NYC recently. Brilliant.
His voice is so awesome and he makes it look so effortless.
1st time ive heard this version..sounds great!
FLAWLESS VICTORY
Brings tears...of joy....god is love....
What a lovely Nelson Mandella inspired song. It really does capture the essence of of how we are born to love, and that hate is a culturally learned behavior. Truly inspiring!
I have loved his music for so long and am so grateful he is still out there. Thank you Shawn for your love of music!
Repeat for years
Soul music is a divine gift
Love this
Thank you for this beauty
Godbless
2024 and still sounds damn awesome
Love you Shawn!
This song is my National Anthem. This song and performance by Shaun Mullins is on Par with any Old School classic songs.
Amazing song, lyrics and performance!
worldly song, your with god.love you, shawn!
Shawn Mullins is a GENIUS, truely! I love his music, and like the other person said, I could put his CD in and just drive for miles and miles.
I saw him live at the folk festival this fall, it was magical :)
"New eyes, they see no race" Please listen to this song closely and take it to heart. Children can only learn to hate. Break the cycle of racism. Teach love!
This should never ever get a dislike. The man ROCKS!
Wow...just wow. Born to be brilliant, indeed!
One of these days this is gonna be one of my wedding songs. 😃
Mine too 🙂
My daughter and I used to share music listening time daily if possible. The night before she died, just a day ahead of her 11th birthday, she had discovered Shawn and Shimmer played on the radio on our way home from work and school. She said "turn up the volume and listen mom, I think you'll like this". I loved it and Shawn and the memories. I've been to several of his shows since then over the years. What a beautiful song, indeed!
My condolences to you and the family and the loss of your daughter
he's still got something special
I live in Portland and 101.9 KINK is one of last good radio stations that is truly dedicated to playing good music. Their motto is "True to the music" and they really mean it! Listen online at kink.fm (make sure not to type com instead of fm, that will take to a WHOLE nother place!)
His voice melts me every time I hear it.
I just saw him perform at McCabes in Santa Monica and our crowd went a little crazy over this song--this crowd sounds so subdued. One word--awesomeness!!!
Crafting amazing music over and over again, is such a gift. Thanks for sharing this with us! All this talent, and still down to earth! BUY his new CD! Better yet go see him LIVE!
One of the greatest songs ever from one of the greatest artists of ourl time.
Thank you for this song. I stumbled upon it by accident. As a musician, I honor this message from the core of my being. Cheers and best to you.
GRAND!!!! BRAVO!!!!👍👍👍
Shawn is very very good...and to stay that way he avoids the mass production and the interference...hes very true to his music and no doubt loves to play...this is where he lets his creativity pour out...if he gets commercialized it will just be the same crap on the radio...Thx Shawn for the vibes!
+fixingtime64 woodsmith But when I hear a song play at a store I smile. It's so rare but it's a beautiful moment especially when I'm down.
@Fixingtime64 wordsmith Yesss! Keep that vibe flowinin’ Shawn🤍
Shawn shows us all how flawed we are.
Aspiring to be better than our vices, and to not give in to the BS we are faced with every day..
Seen him. Love him.
Beautiful!!! From México... Un abrazo enorme
Fantastic so my and performance, live music rocks April 2021
I want him to come here!
Great job Brother! This song ...moves the soul..
💯percent! Rock on Shawn
Epic performance.
My son used your song in a project about its message in a high school project in the 2000’s. You/He got an A on your lyric. Absolutely love all you do Sir👊🏻
His voice is a true gem 🤩
Meditation: Shimmer. Shine. Radiate.
Amazing song one of my favorites of all time! thanks Sean
Always paints nice a story visual with his songs!
Love This song, can't stop crying atm, not sure why, TY Shawn
This guy is my favorite musician and always will be. I've listened to his music since 7th grade and I didn't like it at first. One day it just grew on me. This is when you know that it's really good music with soul. He has and is still teaching me to see the world in a different light and I'm learning how not to conform to society's standards. I am a free spirit and always will be. This is why I have such a hard time joining anything because even though people preach of love there is still hate. We need to start accepting people for who they are.
I'd been playing lead guitar in a pretty damn successful band (regionally) with no desire to try and write songs or sing...until I heard SM back in 1990-something. My gears immediately shifted.
Love Shawn's voice ..... can't help but hear Lou Reed in his voice, timing, pauses, and phrasing.. he must have listened a lot to Lou growing up........ Would love to see Shawn in concert.........COME TO ILLINOIS (in the center of the U.S.A.).....
:)
[kind of like Nashville with a tan] .......
+mr med I've seen him in concert. It's worth it.
mr med yeah Shawn
u should come to Illinois :)))
Amazing what one guy with a guitar can do. Shawn's voice is so unique and he is such a talented songwriter. With all the hatred and craziness in the world it is inspirational to hear someone who plays and sings from the heart.
unbelievable!!! Shawn is my hero...what a performance!!!
Awesome, like a beautiful sunset.
Awesome
fabulous performance
Brilliant Never knew this man was out there
such a clean sound even without a pick! beautifull!!
I fucking love Shawn Mullins! I’ve tried to go see but I haven’t been able!
Man...... this is it!!
Great song......Stellar lyrics.....
Such a great song. And it's so much better in the acoustic version, too.
great
He's my favorite
Melodious
i like this song
his accoustic work is so much better
That’s a good song
This one has to go down as the most Mandela'd video of all times!
Epic.
Fuck me i love this version. Its like story telling
discgolfinrude meee toooo! I wanna share the shit outta this all over SM! ✌🏼🌟
Lyrics touch me brother!
Almost a year and a half since this was uploaded, and still not one dislike. This is acceptable.
♥
Nuts.
I´m with you...
Damn those Gibson guitars sound sweet.
That was nuts.
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Shimmer
Shawn Mullins
Lyrics
Sharing with us what he knows
Shining eyes are big and blue
And all around him water flows
This world to him is new
This world to him is new
To touch a face
To kiss a smile
New eyes see no race
The essence of a child
The essence
He's born to shimmer, he's born to shine
He's born to radiate
He's born to live, he's born to love
But we'll teach him not to hate
True love it is a rock
Smoothed over by a stream
No ticking of a clock
Truly measures what that means
Truly measures what that means
And this thing they call our time
Heard a brilliant woman say
She said you know it's crazy
How I want to try to capture mine
I think I love this woman's way
I think I love this woman's way she shimmers, the way she shines
The way she radiates
The way she lives, the way she loves
The way she never hates
Sometimes I think of all of this that can surround me
I know it all as being mine
But she kisses me and wraps herself around me
She gives me love, she gives me time
And I feel fine I feel fine
But time I cannot change
So here's to looking back
You know I drink a whole bottle of my pride
And I toast to change to keep these demons off my back
Just get these demons off my back
'Cause I want to shimmer, I want to shine
I want to radiate
I want to live, I want to love
I want to try to learn not to hate
Try not to hate
We're born to shimmer, we're born to shine
We're born to radiate
We're born to live, we're born to love
We're born to never hate
One word...., "Skill"
@2husky1 its a Gibson SJ-200 studio i think
Great songwriter
I don't like those judgements "under- or overrated" much. But in this case "underrated" ist appropriate. I have loved Shawns music, his brilliant down to earth lyrics and his humble appearance since 20 years, now. Weiter so! (that was german)
Get these demons off my back...
@Amsterdamusic90 Thanks for the answer. Just briefly, how do you actually transfer from youtube to itune?
It's up there, but have you heard ''And on a rainy night'' :D
Awesome! Can you get this recording anywhere??
Honest truth
hahah i have been a fan since i popped out of my mom haha im only 15:)
@thisismethere It's not really a crowd there's like 20 people there.
You said we understand and you are in The Not So Smart House