You Are My Sunshine
Bing Crosby & G.C.L.O Lyrics
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When I awoke dear I was mistaken and I hung my head and cry
You are my sunshine my only sunshine you make me happy when skies're grey
You'll never know dear how much I love you please don't take my sunshine away
[ steel ]
You told me once dear you really loved me and no one else could come between
But now you've left me and you love another you have shatered all my dreams
You are my sunshine...
In Bing Crosby's classic song "You Are My Sunshine," the lyrics express the deep longing and heartache of lost love. The song begins with the singer dreaming of holding their former lover in their arms, only to realize upon waking that the moment was not real. This feeling of loss and disappointment is further emphasized by the line "and I hung my head and cry."
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer's lover has left them for another person, devastating them and shattering their dreams. The repetition of the phrase "You are my sunshine" throughout the song highlights the deep love that the singer feels for their former lover, and the fear that they will never find happiness again without them.
The overall tone of the song is one of heartbreak and sadness, but the melody and repetition of the chorus make it a comforting and familiar tune that has resonated with audiences for generations.
Line by Line Meaning
The other night dear as I laid sleeping I dreamed I held you in my arms
As I slept, I had a dream where I held you close to me.
When I awoke dear I was mistaken and I hung my head and cry
When I woke up, I realized it was just a dream and it made me sad.
You are my sunshine my only sunshine you make me happy when skies're grey
You are the light of my life and you bring me joy even on the gloomiest days.
You'll never know dear how much I love you please don't take my sunshine away
I love you more than words can express and I hope you never leave me.
[ steel ]
Instrumental break
You told me once dear you really loved me and no one else could come between
You once told me that you loved me deeply and no one else could ever come between us.
But now you've left me and you love another you have shatered all my dreams
But now you've left me for someone else and my dreams have been shattered.
You are my sunshine...
Reiteration of the chorus, emphasizing the importance of the loved one.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jimmie Davis
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