The song "Shining Star" by Peter Green is about longing for love and the desire to be reunited with a loved one. The lyrics depict the narrator sitting by a river, watching the morning sun and yearning for their "shining star." The muddy water symbolizes the obstacles and challenges the narrator needs to overcome in order to reach their love. The narrator calls out to the "hungry," possibly referring to themselves or others who are also longing for love and connection. The repeated line "I ain't here calling the hungry now, hurry now" emphasizes the urgency and longing the narrator feels. The song conveys a sense of distance between the narrator and their "shining star," suggesting that they have been physically or emotionally separated for some time. They express their longing and ask for the power to heal their aching heart and be reunited with their love. The lyrics also mention an arrow flying towards the narrator's love, implying a sense of determination and direction. They want the muddy water to carry them towards their "shining star," whom they see as a source of light or happiness. The overall meaning of the song is about the universal human experience of longing for love and the desire to be reunited with someone who brings light and happiness into our lives. It speaks to the yearning we feel when we are separated from our loved ones and the hope we have to be reunited with them.
