Sunny Side of the Tree
John Williams Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
And I had nothing but shadows
Then one morning you passed
And I brightened at last
Now I greet the day and complete the day
With the sun in my heart
All my worry blew away
When you taught me how to say
Grab your coat and get your hat
Leave your worry on the doorstep
Just direct your feet
To the sunny side of the street
Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
And that happy tune is your step
Life can be so sweet
On the sunny side of the street
I used to walk in the shade
With those blues on parade
But I'm not afraid
This Rover crossed over
If I never have a cent
I'd be rich as Rockefeller
Gold dust at my feet
On the sunny side of the street
Grab your street
The lyrics of John Williams's song Sunny Side of the Tree describe a change in the singer's outlook on life after encountering someone who brightened their day. Before this encounter, the singer walked and talked alone, surrounded by shadows and worries. But one day, they interacted with someone who brought sunshine into their life. This interaction made them see life in a new light, and gave them the courage to walk on the sunny side of the street, to leave their worries behind and embrace life's sweetness. Even if they never have wealth, they feel rich in the abundance of joy brought by the sunny side of the street.
The lyrics of Sunny Side of the Tree express a common theme in music and literature: the transformative power of human connection. It portrays how one person's kindness, warmth, or company can change another's life. This kind of connection does not have to be romantic or sexual, but can simply be a moment of compassion, empathy, or understanding that gives a person hope and helps them see the world in a more positive way.
Line by Line Meaning
Walked with no one and talked with no one
I used to be alone and kept to myself
And I had nothing but shadows
My life was empty and full of darkness
Then one morning you passed
You came into my life unexpectedly
And I brightened at last
My life suddenly became brighter and happier
Now I greet the day and complete the day
I start and end my day with joy
With the sun in my heart
My heart is filled with happiness
All my worry blew away
I no longer have any worries
When you taught me how to say
You showed me how to be positive and enjoy life
Grab your coat and get your hat
Get ready to go out
Leave your worry on the doorstep
Don't let anything bother you
Just direct your feet
Go in the direction of
To the sunny side of the street
To the positive and happy side of life
Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
Listen to the sound of joy and happiness
And that happy tune is your step
You can feel the happiness in every step you take
Life can be so sweet
Life can be enjoyable and pleasant
On the sunny side of the street
When you have a positive outlook on life
I used to walk in the shade
I used to be unhappy and unfulfilled
With those blues on parade
Feeling sad and depressed
But I'm not afraid
But now I'm not scared anymore
This Rover crossed over
I have moved to a happier and better place in life
If I never have a cent
Even if I am not rich
I'd be rich as Rockefeller
I still feel wealthy and happy
Gold dust at my feet
I feel blessed and grateful
On the sunny side of the street
When you have a positive outlook on life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind