You Are My Sunshine
Blue Barron And His Orchestra 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...
The lyrics of Blue Barron And His Orchestra's song You Are My Sunshine captures the theme of lost love and the pain that comes with it. The opening lyrics reveal the singer's dream where he held the person he loves in his arms, but when he wakes up, it dawned on him that it was just a dream. The irony is evident because, in a dream, one can do and have anything, so why couldn't he make his love stay forever? This might imply how the singer feels trapped in his current situation since he cannot make the person he loves stay with him.
The chorus of the song, "You Are My Sunshine," carries a contrasting and optimistic tone, which creates an emotional dissonance with the rest of the song. The singer tells his lover that they are his only sunshine, meaning that they bring light to his desolate life, and he is happy when they're around, but unfortunately, the lover is no longer with him. This implies how sometimes, we hold onto the memories of our loved ones, and it brings us comfort or happiness when we're feeling down.
In summary, the song "You Are My Sunshine" by Blue Barron and His Orchestra, narrates a story of a person who is struggling to let go of his lost love, and how he regrets taking it for granted. The juxtaposition between the hopeful chorus and the gloomy verses creates an emotional arc that anyone who has ever been in a situation of unrequited love can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
The other night dear as I laid sleeping I dreamed I held you in my arms
I had a dream where I held you close while I slept.
When I awoke dear I was mistaken and I hung my head and cry
When I woke up, I realized you weren't really there and I felt sad.
You are my sunshine my only sunshine you make me happy when skies're grey
You bring light and happiness to my life, even on cloudy days.
You'll never know dear how much I love you please don't take my sunshine away
I love you deeply and don't want to lose you.
[ steel ]
Instrumental interlude.
You told me once dear you really loved me and no one else could come between
You said you loved me and that no one else could ever come between us.
But now you've left me and you love another you have shattered all my dreams
But now you've left me and found love with someone else, causing all my hopes and dreams to be destroyed.
You are my sunshine...
Refrain of the song, repeating the sentiment that the other person is the light and joy in the singer's life.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jimmie Davis
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