Lovely Day
Bill Withers and Studio Rio 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)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, 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)
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)
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
In Bill Withers's song "Lovely Day," the lyrics describe a feeling of hopefulness and positivity that comes from being with someone you love. The song begins by describing a difficult start to the day, with the sunlight hurting the singer's eyes and a heavy weight on their mind. However, as soon as they look at their loved one, everything changes. The world becomes "alright" and they know it's going to be a lovely day. This sentiment is repeated throughout the song and is reinforced with a catchy, upbeat melody that adds to the feeling of joy.
The second verse repeats the same sentiment but adds the idea that the day ahead may feel impossible to face, and someone else always seems to know the way. But again, looking at their loved one brings a sense of comfort and assurance that everything will be okay. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that no matter what lies ahead, as long as they have their loved one, it will be a lovely day.
The song is a perfect example of the power of love and how it can change a person's outlook on life. The simple and catchy melody, combined with the uplifting lyrics make it a classic feel-good song that has stood the test of time.
Line by Line Meaning
When I wake up in the morning, love
Bill Withers opens the song by describing how he feels in the morning when the sunlight hurts his eyes and something weighs heavily on his mind.
And the sunlight hurts my eyes
The sunlight in the morning is too bright and it's painful to his eyes.
And something without warning, love
Bill is going through a difficult time and the feelings come on suddenly without warning.
Bears heavy on my mind
Bill is carrying a heavy burden and is struggling to cope with the weight of his thoughts.
Then I look at you
When Bill sees the person he loves, everything else fades away.
And the world's alright with me
Seeing his loved one makes Bill's problems disappear and everything seems alright.
Just one look at you
Seeing his loved one's face is all it takes to shift Bill's perspective and give him hope for a better day.
And I know it's gonna be
Just by looking at his loved one, Bill is certain that the day will be
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
Bill repeats the phrase multiple times, emphasizing the joy and hope that his loved one brings him every day.
When the day that lies ahead of me
Bill acknowledges that the upcoming day may be difficult or seem impossible to face.
Seems impossible to face
The challenges ahead of Bill seem insurmountable and he's not sure if he's up to the task.
When someone else instead of me
Bill feels like everyone else has it figured out and he's the only one who is struggling.
Always seems to know the way
Everyone around Bill seems to have direction and purpose while he feels lost and unsure.
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
Despite the challenges ahead, Bill takes comfort in the fact that he has his loved one by his side and the day will be lovely.
And when someone else instead of me
Bill repeats this phrase from the previous verse, emphasizing his feeling of inadequacy compared to others.
A lovely day (lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
Once again, Bill reminds us that the day will be lovely because he has his loved one with him.
(Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, lovely day)
The repetition of the phrase serves as a reminder of the joy and hope that Bill feels in the presence of his loved one.
Lyrics © GOLDEN WITHERS MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bill Withers, Clarence Kermit Mcdonald, Skip Scarborough
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@hernanherrera4614
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 x8) A 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 x8) A 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 x8) A lovely day
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@RayfieldA
I really hope that Bill had the chance to hear this before he left Earth. It's So beautiful.
@Alibrastar
Used this for our wedding exit song 10/10/2020 👰🏻🤵🏻🌹❤️
@Smorua87
Will use this for our wedding entry song 9/10/2021
@hviolet4419
@Silvia Rojas this was the theme song for our wedding! We had Lovely Day printed on our invites, napkins and favors.
@googlecloudedu
This version of the song is just phenomenally good and the wind Instruments, percussions and Brazilian vibes make my heart jump out of pure joy
@cflo1023
As a singer, this song is a "go to" song to open with or fill a space...we get a little tired of maybe? THEN THIS HAPPENS! Back to it.....reinventing is always interesting. IT IS LOVELY again...and again.....long live Bill Withers and those who decided to do this, like this!
@TreDogOfficial
I love how Bill Withers just holds that note for what seems like eternity.
He didn't need to do any fancy vibrato like modern pop stars. Mr. Withers was a class act, nothing flashy.
He was in the pocket! Big inspiration!
@nickruggiero239
You mean he could hit a note and hold it
@GagzoD82
@Nick I think he meant Bill was an actual singer, not some bubblegum pop autotune(possible reality tv) nomark which has infected the charts for years.
@thebarbaryghostsf
Anytime I sing along to the original in the car, I try my best to hold that note along with Bill, but I always end up gasping for air lol.