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Sunshine
Regina Spektor Lyrics


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Mr. Sunshine in the morning
In the morning light
Won't you come down from the ceiling
Won't you stay the night
Baby won't you stay the night

In the summer I remember days so long and hot
These past weeks it has been raining
And now my song's a flood
Baby now my song is a flood

You've been driving down that same road
Road rage in your eyes
So won't you come down from the ceiling
Won't you hear my cries
Won't you hear my cries

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Regina Spektor's song "Sunshine" is about a person who is longing for someone to come down and spend time with them. The song begins with the singer asking "Mr. Sunshine" to come down from the morning light and stay the night. Here, "Mr. Sunshine" can be interpreted as the person who brings all the brightness and happiness to the singer's life, and she wants to spend more time with him.


The second verse of the song talks about the memories of the hot summer days and how it has been raining for the past few weeks. The contrast in weather can also be seen as a metaphor for the change in the singer's feelings. Earlier, everything was bright and sunny, just like a hot summer day. But now, it's all dark and gloomy, and her thoughts and feelings are flooding out like the rain.


The third verse talks about the person who is driving down the same old road with road rage in their eyes. The singer is pleading with this person to come back to her, listen to her cries, and spend some time with her.


Line by Line Meaning

Mr. Sunshine in the morning
A metaphorical reference to a person who brings positivity and brightness to someone's life


In the morning light
A reference to the beginning of a new day or a new phase in someone's life, which is hopeful and optimistic


Won't you come down from the ceiling
Asking the person to stop being distant and aloof and to come closer and be more involved in the relationship


Won't you stay the night
A request to spend more time together and not to leave immediately, indicating a desire for a deeper connection


Baby won't you stay the night
Reinforcing the request for intimacy and companionship, conveying a sense of vulnerability and affection


In the summer I remember days so long and hot
Nostalgic recollection of a happy and carefree past, contrasting with the current reality of loneliness and sadness


These past weeks it has been raining
A metaphor for a prolonged period of gloominess or hardship, leading to feelings of depression and despair


And now my song's a flood
A metaphor for overwhelming emotions and feelings, often associated with heartbreak or intense longing


Baby now my song is a flood
Repeating the metaphor to emphasize the intensity of the emotional distress


You've been driving down that same road
A reference to a monotonous and repetitive routine, leading to feelings of boredom and frustration


Road rage in your eyes
A metaphorical expression of anger and aggression, possibly indicating a deeper emotional turmoil or dissatisfaction


So won't you come down from the ceiling
Repeating the request to establish a closer and more involved relationship


Won't you hear my cries
A plea for emotional support and reassurance, highlighting the need for empathy and understanding


Won't you hear my cries
Repeating the plea to emphasize the urgency of the need for comfort and affection




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: REGINA SPEKTOR

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@hailynewma9122

This lady has been spectacular since from the very start. Treated myself with the new old album and couldn‘t be happier

@bruna6139

What a great voice.

@LittleLulubee

BEAUTIFUL ❤🧡💛🥰🌞

@Hopeyandthesprites

I love you

@sterlingarchibald8096

12 songs? Really? 😂

@5oClockShadows

I used to have Regi in my ear for 8 hours a day while I operated a drill press, her voice is magic .

@jameskacmarcik2575

That's the most annoying peice of music ever composed

@charliemkempp

maybe shut up?

@Milkbootable

thats what makes it great