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Sunny Side Of Hell
Grieves Lyrics


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Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain
Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain
Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain
Now the dark days are gone and the bright days are here and my sunny side shines

Come on man, not your same old shit
I’ve been living steady wobbling on the edge
Chasing life around in circles trying to decompress my head
I feel it get intense, choose to break my bread and spread it around
Take my every single thought into this pen and jot it down
'Cause it’s the truth to me, you should see
It’s all that ever helped
Held my shattered world together when I knocked it off the shelf into the blackness
Tripping over broken hearts and homes and getting close enough to turn that kid inside of me to stone
And I’ll admit it, cause I was never taught to give it up
Sailed an ocean full of drug addicted misincouraged blood
Without a paddle
It took a lot of faith to fight my battles and tackle a couple of habits I never thought that
I’d have to
But did, bottle the water under the bridge and toss another written page of my history to the wind
When it blows, cause all of this disaster has lead me home and left a lot of room for me to learn to grow
Yeah you are not alone

Grab hold of yourself, I know what it’s like to get blown away
I know you, that
You’ve done your dirt and you’ve dug your graves and it feels like it won’t be saved
I say grab hold yourself and face those days when you feel like it always rains
I’ve seen the sunny side of hell, that which I never
Thought I’d find for myself
Never thought I’d find for myself

Not your same old song
I’ve been writing on a mirror with a razor blade
And chased away the devil in my brain that played me like a spade
Cause day today, painted jaded faith issues a shade of gray
And cowered, hid behind emotion just to pay it safe
A pawn, slowly turning victim to my wrongs
I had to wake up all alone to finally figure out my wants
In the house of haunted love the past will keep me warned and explain me
Even if you’re listening through the storm
I found a purpose and if you heard this then sit it down
Pick its brain until it opens up and redirects the sound
The conductor, frozen thunder rumbling through the ground
With a perfect little twist of that suit of armor
And crown
You created, built for denying it
Hiding the cuts and bruises due to the self-inflicted bone crushing anxiety
I’m with you, so understand that all of this within you
Has chiselled you a flower out of stone
Yeah you are not alone

Grab hold of yourself, I know what it’s like to get blown away
I know you, that
You’ve done your dirt and you’ve dug your graves and it feels like it won’t be saved
I say grab hold yourself and face those days when you feel like it always rains
I’ve seen the sunny side of hell, that which I never
Thought I’d find for myself
Never thought I’d find for myself

Overall Meaning

The song "Sunny Side Of Hell" by Grieves is a powerful and emotional expression of the artist's journey through personal struggles and inner battles. The lyrics start with a reference to a famous song by Bobby Hebb, "Sunny," which talks about finding positivity and joy amidst dark times. Grieves then presents his own story of dealing with mental health issues and substance abuse, as he raps about "living steady wobbling on the edge" and "tripping over broken hearts and homes." He describes his process of self-reflection and self-improvement, as he writes down his thoughts and seeks to understand himself better. Grieves talks about the importance of holding onto faith and fighting against one's own inner demons, while acknowledging the difficulty of the journey.


The chorus of the song encourages listeners to "grab hold of yourself" and face the tough days, even when it feels like it always rains. Grieves emphasizes that one can find hope and light even in the darkest of places, as he sings about having seen the "sunny side of hell." The lyrics are raw and honest, reflecting the artist's personal experiences and struggles, but also offering a message of resilience and perseverance.


Line by Line Meaning

Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain
The singer's life used to be full of hardship and difficulty


Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain
The singer found solace and comfort in someone else who brought them happiness


Now the dark days are gone and the bright days are here and my sunny side shines
The singer has overcome their struggles and is now in a brighter place in life where they feel happy and content


Come on man, not your same old shit
The artist is tired of hearing the same old negative thoughts and wants to focus on a more positive mindset


I’ve been living steady wobbling on the edge
The artist has been living a risky and unstable lifestyle


Chasing life around in circles trying to decompress my head
The singer has been trying to find ways to relieve stress and anxiety in their life


I feel it get intense, choose to break my bread and spread it around
When things get tough, the singer chooses to share and give to others in need


Take my every single thought into this pen and jot it down
The artist frequently writes down their thoughts and emotions as a way to process and reflect on them


'Cause it’s the truth to me, you should see, It’s all that ever helped
The artist believes that being honest with themselves and others is the only thing that has helped them through difficult times


Held my shattered world together when I knocked it off the shelf into the blackness
The artist had to pick up the pieces of their life after it fell apart


Tripping over broken hearts and homes and getting close enough to turn that kid inside of me to stone
The singer has had to deal with heartbreak and loss, which has made them become hardened and cynical


And I’ll admit it, cause I was never taught to give it up
The artist acknowledges that they have struggled with addiction and negative behavior, but wasn't taught how to overcome it


Sailed an ocean full of drug addicted misincouraged blood, Without a paddle
The singer has gone through difficult times without any guidance or support


It took a lot of faith to fight my battles and tackle a couple of habits I never thought that I’d have to
The singer had to build up their faith and inner strength in order to overcome their bad habits


But did, bottle the water under the bridge and toss another written page of my history to the wind, When it blows, cause all of this disaster has lead me home and left a lot of room for me to learn to grow
The singer has learned to let go of their past mistakes and hardships, and has grown from them


Yeah you are not alone
The artist wants to reassure others that they are not alone in their struggles


Grab hold of yourself, I know what it’s like to get blown away
The artist encourages others to take control of their lives and not let their struggles overwhelm them


I know you, that You’ve done your dirt and you’ve dug your graves and it feels like it won’t be saved
The singer understands that others have made mistakes and feel like there's no way out, but wants to offer hope


I say grab hold yourself and face those days when you feel like it always rains
The singer advises others to face their struggles head on and not let negativity consume them


I’ve seen the sunny side of hell, that which I never Thought I’d find for myself
The artist has been through difficult times, but has found a silver lining and is now in a better place mentally and emotionally


Never thought I’d find for myself
The artist never expected to find happiness and positivity within themselves


Not your same old song
The artist is trying to break out of negative patterns and habits


I’ve been writing on a mirror with a razor blade
The singer has been using writing as a way to process their emotions and thoughts, even in unconventional ways


And chased away the devil in my brain that played me like a spade
The artist has overcome negative thoughts and emotions that used to consume them


Cause day today, painted jaded faith issues a shade of gray
The singer experiences skepticism and doubt in their faith at times, but still holds onto hope


And cowered, hid behind emotion just to pay it safe
The singer has struggled with being vulnerable and hiding their emotions to avoid being hurt


A pawn, slowly turning victim to my wrongs
The singer has made mistakes and feels like a victim of their own actions


I had to wake up all alone to finally figure out my wants
The artist had to go through a difficult journey of self-discovery to figure out what they truly wanted in life


In the house of haunted love the past will keep me warned and explain me
The artist acknowledges that their past experiences with love have shaped who they are today


Even if you’re listening through the storm
The singer understands that it may be difficult for others to hear or understand their message, but hopes they can still offer support


I found a purpose and if you heard this then sit it down
The singer has found a sense of purpose in their life and wants others to listen and reflect on their experiences


Pick its brain until it opens up and redirects the sound
The artist wants others to think critically and deeply about their own experiences and how they can grow from them


The conductor, frozen thunder rumbling through the ground, With a perfect little twist of that suit of armor And crown
The artist sees themselves as a powerful and strong leader who has overcome adversity


You created, built for denying it, Hiding the cuts and bruises due to the self-inflicted bone crushing anxiety
The artist has struggled with anxiety and has tried to hide the emotional pain they've experienced


I’m with you, so understand that all of this within you Has chiselled you a flower out of stone
The singer wants others to know they are not alone and that their struggles have made them stronger and more beautiful




Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOBBY HEBB, JOSHUA KARP, BEN LAUBER

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