Sun is shining
Bob Marley feat. The Wailers Lyrics


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Sun is shining, the weather is sweet
Make you want to move your dancing feet
To the rescue, here I am
Want you to know ya, where I stand

(Monday morning) here I am
Want you to know just if you can
(Tuesday evening) where I stand
(Wednesday morning) tell myself a new day is rising
(Thursday evening) get on the rise a new day is dawning
(Friday morning) here I am
(Saturday evening) want you to know just
Want you to know just where I stand

When the morning gathers the rainbow
Want you to know I'm a rainbow too
So, to the rescue here I am
Want you to know just if you can
Where I stand, know, know, know, know, know

We'll lift our heads and give Jah praises
We'll lift our heads and give Jah praises, yeah

Sun is shining, the weather is sweet now
Make you want to move your dancing feet
To the rescue, here I am
Want you to know just if you can
Where I stand, know, know, know, where I stand

Monday morning, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Tuesday evening, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Wednesday morning, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Thursday evening, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Friday morning, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Saturday evening, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop

So to the rescue, to the rescue, to the rescue
Awake from your sleep and slumber




Today could be your lucky number
Sun is shining and the weather is sweet

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Sun Is Shining" by Bob Marley Vs Funkstar Deluxe express the feeling of happiness and joy brought by a sunny day. The upbeat melody and repetitive guitar riff set the tone for a celebratory message. Marley sings with confidence, declaring that he is here to rescue and wants people to know where he stands. He mentions each day of the week, urging listeners to wake up and acknowledge the new day rising. He uses metaphors such as the morning gathering the rainbow to allude to the beauty and diversity of life.


The song's chorus features Marley's signature Rastafarian praise to Jah, lifting our heads and giving thanks in a spiritual way. The last verse of the song repeats the opening lines, adding a playful and freestyle melody before returning to the chorus. The song's message is to enjoy life and embrace the new day, while giving thanks and praise to the higher power, reminding us of the power of positivity and sunshine.


Line by Line Meaning

Sun is shining, the weather is sweet
The current conditions outside are sunny and enjoyable


Make you want to move your dancing feet
The upbeat mood is causing a desire to dance


To the rescue, here I am
I am here to offer assistance if needed


Want you to know ya, where I stand
I want you to understand my position and intentions


Monday morning, here I am
I am present and ready on Monday morning


Want you to know just if you can
I want you to be aware of my availability


Tuesday evening, where I stand
I have a firm position on Tuesday evening


Wednesday morning, tell myself a new day is rising
I am motivated and hopeful for the new day that is beginning on Wednesday morning


Thursday evening, get on the rise a new day is dawning
I am energized and excited for the approaching new day on Thursday evening


Friday morning, here I am
I am present and ready on Friday morning


Saturday evening, want you to know just
I want to make sure you are aware on Saturday evening


When the morning gathers the rainbow
During the sunrise, the colors of the rainbow can be seen


Want you to know I'm a rainbow too
I want you to know that I am a unique and colorful individual


We'll lift our heads and give Jah praises
Let's show appreciation to Jah by raising our heads and praising


Sun is shining and the weather is sweet now
The sunny and enjoyable conditions continue


Monday morning, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Vocalization for emphasis on being present on Monday morning


Tuesday evening, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Vocalization for emphasis on firm position on Tuesday evening


Wednesday morning, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Vocalization for emphasis on motivation and hopefulness for the new day


Thursday evening, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Vocalization for emphasis on excitement for the approaching new day on Thursday evening


Friday morning, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Vocalization for emphasis on being present and ready on Friday morning


Saturday evening, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Vocalization for emphasis on making sure you're aware on Saturday evening


Awake from your sleep and slumber
Stop being dormant and start taking action


Today could be your lucky number
Today could be a fortunate day for you


Where I stand, know, know, know, know, know
I want you to be very aware of my position




Writer(s): Nathanael Beausivoir, Didier Morville, Robert Nesta Marley

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Sun Is Shining
Bob Marley & the Wailers
Produced by Wailers & Bob Marley
Album: Soul Revolution

[Pre-Chorus]
Sun is shining, the weather is sweet
Make you want to move your dancing feet
To the rescue, here I am
Want you to know, you all, where I stand

[Chorus]
(Monday morning) here I am
Want you to know just if you can
(Tuesday evening) where I stand
(Wednesday morning) Tell myself a new day is rising
(Thursday evening) get on the rise
A new day is dawning
(Friday morning) here I am
(Saturday evening) want you to know just
Want you to know just where I stand

[Verse 1]
When the morning gathers the rainbow
Want you to know I'm a rainbow too
So to the rescue, here I am
Want you to know just if you can
Where I stand, know, know, know, know, know, know, know, know

We'll lift our heads and give Jah praises

[Pre-Chorus]

[Chorus]

[Verse 2]
To the rescue, to the rescue
To the rescue, to the rescue
Awake from your sleep and slumber
Today could bring your lucky number

[Outro]
Sun is shining and the weather is sweet
Sun is shining


Composer, Writer: Bob Marley
℗ ℗ 2007 rockr Music



All comments from YouTube:

Harry Hopkins

The perfect song to kick off your shoes, lay back and enjoy a smoke,in my heart Bob really does make the sun shine

FRANK OSAGHAE

Masterpiece.... Anytime, Anyday. He saw the Past, Present, future and Beyond...From Jah given eyes. Rest on Uncle Bob.

Patrick Hepburn

15, still at school, late 1977, I got the Kaya album months before it was released in March 78. One of our the supply teachers had a good friend that worked at EMI; she knew I loved reggae music and put it on cassette for me. Every single track takes me back, especially Sun is Shining and Crisis! A Master Class band, never to be repeated. Peace & love!

Carolina Marin

that's amazing

Raulx98 124

Aaa I don’t think 🧐 would want me too late po

The Fly

How many spliff did you ??????

Henry Hopkins

Irie I.

Scott Earlam

It's his most stoned out song ever I reckon. Ace innit bruv

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sweetspotdrummer

Such a musical group...every single musician here has a musical soul...not just Bob...It is the Wailers.

sebas de bordeaux

So true!!

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