Song: Sunshine of Your Love
Original Artist: Cream
Written by: Eric C… Read Full Bio ↴Song: Sunshine of Your Love
Original Artist: Cream
Written by: Eric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker
Language: English
First release: On audio album Disraeli Gears (November 1967)

Cover hierarchy

Sunshine of Your Love by Cream (November 1967)
o Sunshine of Your Love by Jackie DeShannon (October 1968)
o Sunshine of Your Love by Ella Fitzgerald (1969)
o Sunshine of your Love by The Cowsills (1969)
o Ritorno da te by I Barrittas (1970)
o Sunshine of Your Love by Mongo Santamaría (1970)
o Sunshine of Your Love by The Jimi Hendrix Experience (August 1971)
o Sunshine of Your Love by CCS (September 1973)
o Sunshine of Your Love by Party Doll (1984)
o Sunshine of your Love by Bobby McFerrin (1988)
o Sunshine of Your Love by Frank Zappa (1991)
o Sunshine of Your Love by Living Colour (1994)
o Sunshine of your Love by Bugs Henderson and The Shuffle Kings (1996)
o Sunshine of your Love by Hexenhaus (January 1999)
o Sunshine of your Love by Toto (2002)
o Sunshine of Your Love by Phe Cullen (October 29, 2002)
o Sunshine of your Love by Ozzy Osbourne (November 1, 2005)
o Sunshine of Your Love by Lana Lane (November 22, 2006)
o Sunshine of Your Love by George Kahn (2008)
o Sunshine of Your Love by The Patron Saints (January 2008)

Sunshine Of Your Love
Bobby McFerrin Lyrics

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Well, it's getting near dawn
When lights close their tired eyes
I'll soon be with you, my love
To give you my dawn surprise
I'll be with you, darling, soon
I'll be with you when the stars start falling

I've been waiting so long

To be where I'm going
In the sunshine of your love

I'm with you, my love
The light's shining through on you
Yes, I’m with you, my love
It's the morning and just we two
I'll stay with you, darling, now
I'll stay with you 'til my seas all dried up

I've been waiting so long
To be where I'm going
In the sunshine of your love

I've been waiting so long

To be where I'm going
In the sunshine of your love

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song "Sunshine of Your Love" by Bobby McFerrin convey a sense of anticipation and excitement. The singer is waiting for his lover to join him as dawn approaches. He refers to his arrival as a "dawn surprise," perhaps indicating that he has traveled a great distance to be with her. The line "I'll be with you when the stars start falling" adds to the sense of urgency and romanticism.

As the song progresses, the singer becomes more emphatic about his desire to be with his lover. He repeats the phrase "I've been waiting so long to be where I'm going in the sunshine of your love" several times. This repetition suggests that he has been separated from his lover for some time, and that his desire to be with her is intense. As the song reaches its climax, the singer declares that he will stay with his lover "until my seas all dried up." This line is a powerful expression of commitment and devotion.

Overall, "Sunshine of Your Love" is a romantic song that expresses the joy of being with the one you love. The imagery of dawn and sunshine suggests a new beginning, and the repeated refrain emphasizes the singer's desire to be reunited with his lover.

Line by Line Meaning

Well, it's getting near dawn
As the sun rises, indicating the start of a new day

When lights close their tired eyes
As night fades, and those who stayed awake sleep

I'll soon be with you, my love
I'm eagerly anticipating seeing you

To give you my dawn surprise
To give you something special at the start of the day

I'll be with you, darling, soon
I'll be arriving shortly

I'll be with you when the stars start falling
I'll be there until the very end

I've been waiting so long
I've been patient for a while

To be where I'm going
To be in the place I've been looking forward to

In the sunshine of your love
Enjoying the happiness and warmth of your affection

I'm with you, my love
I'm here with you

The light's shining through on you
Light is shining on your face