As a producer, Benny Sings was a bit of an 'in house producer' for the Dox Records label. He produced albums by Giovanca and Wouter Hamel with which they enjoyed considerable success in Japan, which helped Benny Sings to build a Japanese fanbase for for his own music as well.
Sunny afternoon
Benny Sings Lyrics
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Here where the rhythm don't stop
You know love is right around the corner
Night vision, colors fading in me
All I know is getting things in order
It's a sunny afternoon, but I need you here
I'm nothing without you
I'll be coming back real soon
You are soft spoken
I can't believe it's all gone
You know love is right there where you make it
Just know that you've got a friend in me
So come on, it's time to celebrate it
It's a sunny afternoon, but I need you here
I'm nothing without you
It's a sunny afternoon, but I'm freezing here
I'll be coming back real soon
It's so special
And I don't wanna make a fuss
You'll have to leave
It's better for the both of us
Sunny afternoon, baby girl
Sunny afternoon, baby girl
And what am I to do?
Sunny afternoon, ooh-la
It's a sunny afternoon, my baby girl
The song "Sunny Afternoon" by Benny Sings is about the feeling of missing someone even on a sunny afternoon. The song opens with the lyrics "I love October, here where the rhythm don't stop" which perhaps signifies that he loves the autumn season which typically has a slower pace and that slows down to enjoy the moment. The next line goes on to say, "You know love is right around the corner" which could mean that he is waiting for someone to come back to him, or maybe that he knows love is out there and he just needs to find it.
The following lines "Night vision, colors fading in me, all I know is getting things in order" seem to indicate that he is feeling a slight sadness, which could be linked to the fading of the colors as Fall happens, but also that he is trying to take control of his life by getting things in order. The chorus follows with him expressing his longing for the other person, "It's a sunny afternoon, but I need you here, I'm nothing without you." He goes on to say that he will come back soon.
The second verse starts with "You are soft-spoken, I can't believe it's all gone, you know love is right there where you make it, just know that you've got a friend in me." This could mean that he is reflecting on the past where he perhaps had someone in his life that he loved who was soft-spoken but now it's gone. He says that love is where they make it, and reassures that she has a friend in him. The final line says, "So come on, it's time to celebrate it" which implies that he wants to move on from this sadness and celebrate love wherever it may be.
In conclusion, "Sunny Afternoon" by Benny Sings is a nostalgic and melancholic song that expresses the longing for someone and nostalgia for something that is not present. The music and lyrics bring out a sense of yearning and make one feel deeply connected to the emotions that the song expresses.
Line by Line Meaning
I love October
I enjoy the month of October
Here where the rhythm don't stop
In this place, the music never stops
You know love is right around the corner
Love is close by and can happen at any moment
Night vision, colors fading in me
My vision is adjusting to the dark, and the colors around me are becoming less vibrant
All I know is getting things in order
I am focused on organizing my life
It's a sunny afternoon, but I need you here
The weather is beautiful, but I still miss you
I'm nothing without you
You are important to my life and my existence without you feels empty
It's a sunny afternoon, but I'm freezing here
Although it's sunny, I am feeling cold and lonely
I'll be coming back real soon
I will come back and see you soon
You are soft spoken
Your voice is gentle and quiet
I can't believe it's all gone
I am surprised that everything disappeared so suddenly
You know love is right there where you make it
Love can be found in any place where you are able to create it
Just know that you've got a friend in me
You have my friendship and support
So come on, it's time to celebrate it
Let's celebrate this moment and enjoy it together
It's so special
This moment is unique and important
And I don't wanna make a fuss
I don't want to cause a scene or create drama
You'll have to leave
You will need to depart
It's better for the both of us
This decision is beneficial for both of us
Sunny afternoon, baby girl
Beautiful girl, on this sunny afternoon
And what am I to do?
I am uncertain of what my next steps should be
Sunny afternoon, ooh-la
Lovely afternoon, oh my!
It's a sunny afternoon, my baby girl
This is a beautiful sunny day, my love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Adam Bar Pereg, Brian Cockerham, Edward Clark, Paul Sylvester Jr. Morton, Tim Van Berkestijn
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