Lovely Day
03. Bill Withers Lyrics
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And the sunlight hurts my eyes
And something without warning, love
Bears heavy on my mind
Then I look at you
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at you
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
When the day that lies ahead of me
Seems impossible to face
When someone else instead of me
Always seems to know the way
Then I look at you
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
When the day that lies ahead of me
Seems impossible to face
And when someone else instead of me
Always seems to know the way
Then I look at you
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
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A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
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"Lovely Day" is a soulful and uplifting song by Bill Withers, released in 1977. The lyrics convey a feeling of hope and optimism, using the image of a significant other as a source of comfort and inspiration. The song starts with the singer's struggles in the morning, when the sunlight hurts his eyes and he feels burdened by some unknown worry. However, as soon as he looks at his loved one, everything seems to fall into place, and he knows it's going to be a lovely day.
The second verse repeats the same structure, but the focus shifts to the challenges of the day ahead. Here, the singer acknowledges that sometimes he feels overwhelmed and unsure of how to proceed. Still, once he sees his partner, he regains his confidence and feels that everything is going to be all right. The chorus reinforces the positive message, with the repetition of "lovely day" and the infectious melody that invites the listener to sing along.
Overall, "Lovely Day" is a masterful example of Bill Withers' ability to combine a catchy tune with a profound message. It celebrates the power of love and the importance of having someone who can make our lives better in so many ways. Its timeless appeal has made it a classic of the soul and pop genres, and it continues to inspire people of all ages and backgrounds.
Line by Line Meaning
When I wake up in the morning, love
At the start of my day
And the sunlight hurts my eyes
When the brightness is overwhelming
And something without warning, love
Unexpectedly
Bears heavy on my mind
Causes me to feel weighed down
Then I look at you
When I see you
And the world's alright with me
Everything is okay and I feel better
Just one look at you
Just seeing you once is enough
And I know it's gonna be
I am certain that it will be
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
A wonderful day
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
When the day that lies ahead of me
At the start of my day
Seems impossible to face
Feels daunting or unbearable
When someone else instead of me
When others appear better suited
Always seems to know the way
When others appear more confident or capable
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
A wonderful day
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
A wonderful day
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
A wonderful day
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
Lyrics Β© GOLDEN WITHERS MUSIC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Skip Scarborough, William Harrison Withers
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@erinh3108
My Mamaβs Funeral Is Tomorrow. She Suffered With Congestive Heart Failure and Dementia with Sundowners For The Past Year.
I Would Sing, Dance and Point To Her Smiling Throughout This Songβ¦
In The Early Stages She Would Sing Along With Meβ¦
Last Friday January 26, 2024 I Visited Her At Home To Play This Song Again, Singing.
I Always Was Told The Hearing Is The Last To Goβ¦
I Also Played Beth Hartβs Song βMama This Ones For Youβ As This Was Garyβs Song For Her From Him.
There Was A Tear From Her Eye Which I Gently Wiped Away.
We All Have One Mother and There Are No Guidebooks Which Truly Exist On Raising Children. It Is Hands On.
The First Four Of Us (Our Parents Quad Being So Close In Age) Lived On Meager Means But Was Rich In Love and Laughterβ¦
The Remaining Two Younger Siblings Though A Difference In Ages Have Different Memoriesβ¦
I Like To Hope It Was My Eldest Brother Mickey Who Passed Away January 21, 2006 From Cancer At The Age Of 46, Was The One Who Mama Saw To Help Guide Her From This World To Heavenβ¦
Until We See Each Other Again Mamaβ¦
The Love Endures
@acwatercolors
Lyrics :
"When I wake up in the morning, love
And the sunlight hurts my eyes
And something without warning, love
Bears heavy on my mind
Then I look at you
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
When the day that lies ahead of me
Seems impossible to face
When someone else instead of me
Always seems to know the way
Then I look at you
And the world's alright with me
Just one look at you
And I know it's gonna be
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)"
@Ozymandias-
Let's be honest, we all searched for this.
@Vistakruze
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@CherryBlossomBlyue
We did
@OkamixOni
you're just like everyone else
@-maya-6498
that is correct :)
@DivineOne001
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@stephenrodriguez5709
Really liked this song in 1977 when I was 29 years old, Really like this song now at 71 years old in 2020!
@MrsSlocombesPuddyCat
Loved this song in 77 when I was 7....adore it still
@DigUrOwnHole
if more people would share your good mood this world would be a better place Stephen!
@prestonm3634
give me wisdom stephen