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Shining (Remastered)
Hip-Hop/Rap
Shining (Remastered) was released on May 1, 2026 by Below System Records as a part of the album The Element Of Surprise (Remastered)
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Release DateMay 1, 2026
LabelBelow System Records
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Rashad & Confidence
Rashad & Confidence
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Rashad Leonce
Rashad Leonce
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Rashad & Confidence
Rashad & Confidence
Producer

Lyrics

[Intro]
Yeah
Mm
[Chorus]
Yo, while the sun still shining, you know I'm still rising
Always elevating nonstop, still climbing
Tryna see this life for everything that it's worth
And bring reality to every word I pen in each verse (Yeah, yo)
[Verse 1]
So what's the future for this young man here that's tryna live?
Is it cars? Is it cribs? Or maybe a wife and kids?
I don't know, but right now, it's looking kinda bleak
Just thinking about the future deprives my eyes of sleep
And the world got me feeling like my dreams are obsolete
But I just wanna rhyme and drop product for the street (Uh)
Maybe collect a little bread and fill my pockets to the peak
To forever stay hungry is the promise I'ma keep (Yeah)
But I really got no choice when I'm out here tryna eat
You know the feeling when you got desires and needs
And 9-to-5s don't seem to keep you satisfied and pleased (Uh-uh)
But regardless, I'm still thanking God up on my knees (Yeah)
Reading the Book of Psalms just to put my thoughts at ease
I hope I get to see the fulfillment of all my dreams
Like retiring my moms on an island across seas (Uh)
Copping a crib and hand her brand-new car keys
It's deeper than me just writing bars to palm G's
I wanna hear my name called amongst them Grammy nominees
With them saying, "Rashad, can you accept this award please?"
But who knows? In the meantime
[Chorus]
Yo, while the sun still shining, you know I'm still rising
Always elevating nonstop, still climbing
Tryna see this life for everything that it's worth
And bring reality to every word I pen in each verse
I wanna shine
[Instrumental]
Yeah, listen, yo
Too many years gone by, I never formed a plan of action
But this year, guaranteed about to make it happen
I'm chasing every vision that's ingrained in my mind
I spent a lotta years living in vain, wasting my time
Focused on impregnating dimes instead of displaying rhymes
But now I'm more concentrated on filling these pages' lines (Uh)
Racing with the clock, but the time keeps passing me
Moms asking me, "When you gon' get a bachelor's degree?"
'Cause I'm miles away and she thinks I'm pursuing college
But in reality, all I've been pursuing is dollars
I'm not against having riches and wisdom and knowledge
But what's the point when you leave materially impoverished? (Yeah)
Not following my dreams is killing my conscious
But not following this cream is killing my pockets
And, yeah, lack of funds can hinder your progress
When you wanna see your plans be fulfilled and accomplished (Damn)
But right now, class attendance is plan B
I never thought school'll be the path for me to live lavishly
If music don't work, then I'ma finish those semesters
Take notes during my lectures and flirt with the professors
Complete all my credits and that poli-sci major
But even with a degree, I'm still not guaranteed paper
And to be honest, it's not about the money at all
I'm tryna live my destiny before my number is called
Plus pursue every passion that I had in my life
Which revolves around a beat plus a pad and a mic, let's make it happen
[Chorus]
Yo, while the sun still shining, you know I'm still rising
Always elevating nonstop, still climbing
Tryna see this life for everything that it's worth
And bring reality to every word I pen in each verse
I wanna shine
[Instrumental]
Yeah, yo, yo
Ayo, hardships and hurdles got me zoning out fantasizing
On better days when I'm established, sitting back reclining
Capitalizing off the time that's at hand
Laying a foundation down upon which I can stand
A civil man tryna make it inside a sinful land
Living out my vision 'til my hair's gray by every single strand
Conceal my plans so cats don't know my next move (Uh)
Turning my stumbling blocks into stepping stools (Woo)
Never regret any decision I select or choose
Inspired by those that expect me to lose
The results of something only the hands of time could tell and prove
But jealous dudes won't stop me getting revenues
Off making music that bangs at high decibels
This life ain't forever, so I'm taking every chance I get
Making sure that every deadline in my plans are met
And leave a mark on this planet that y'all can't forget
[Chorus]
Yo, while the sun still shining, you know I'm still rising
Always elevating nonstop, still climbing
Tryna see this life for everything that it's worth
And bring reality to every word I pen in each verse
I wanna shine
Written by: Rashad Leonce
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