Looking for a Place to Shine was written by Natalie Hemby and Angela Lauer and performed by Scarlett O'Connor in the Season One episodes When You're Tired of Breaking Other Hearts and A Picture from Life's Other Side.
It's first performed by her when she is invited to an audition as a likely new artist to Rayna's new label. In its second appearance, Scarlett performs it at the Grand Ole Opry.
It is included on The Music of Nashville (Season 1, Volume 2).
Lyrics[]
I jumped in, looking to make a wave
I was working what the good Lord gave
Baby, here I go, you’ll be praying for land
While I’m rocking the boat!
And I’m moving, come on and join in my parade
I’ve been waiting for the rhythm to change
Now the time has come
So turn on the flames and turn up the sun!
Like fireworks shooting into the sky,
I wanna color the dark with the light
Like a diamond, sitting on a ring
I’m just a girl that wants to be seen
Everytime, I’m looking for a place to shine!
So take time, if I’m a little too much to take
You’re gonna let a good time go to waste
So baby, get in line
Cause it’s better to play than sit on the side
I was thinking of busting through the door
Leaving everybody begging for more
And you know it’s true
When you’re a girl like me, you got nothing to lose
Like fireworks shooting into the sky
I wanna color the dark with the light
Like a diamond, sitting on a ring
I’m just a girl that wants to be seen
Everytime, I’m looking for a place to shine!
I’m looking for a place to shine!