Sunny
Booker T. & the MG's Lyrics
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And I had nothing but shadows
Then one morning you passed
And I brightened at last
Now I greet the day and complete the day
With the sun in my heart
All my worry blew away
When you taught me how to say
Grab your coat and get your hat
Leave your worry on the doorstep
Just direct your feet
To the sunny side of the street
Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
And that happy tune is your step
Life can be so sweet
On the sunny side of the street
I used to walk in the shade
With those blues on parade
But I'm not afraid
This Rover crossed over
If I never have a cent
I'd be rich as Rockefeller
Gold dust at my feet
On the sunny side of the street
Grab your street
The lyrics of Booker T. & the MG’s’s song “Sunny” talk about a person who had no direction or purpose in life, leading a solitary and shadowy existence. However, everything changed one morning when this person encountered someone special who not only brightened up their day but also taught them how to let go of their worries and enjoy life to the fullest. From that point on, the person began to view life through a different lens and greeted each day with the sun in their heart. The phrase “On the sunny side of the street” is used to symbolize a positive attitude and outlook on life, and encourages the listener to embrace the happy moments in life, leaving their worries behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Walked with no one and talked with no one
I was isolated and didn't have any social interaction
And I had nothing but shadows
I was living in darkness without any hope
Then one morning you passed
You came into my life unexpectedly
And I brightened at last
You brought light and hope back into my life
Now I greet the day and complete the day
I start and end each day with positive energy
With the sun in my heart
Because you are in my life, I feel happy and content
All my worry blew away
You helped me let go of my worries and fears
When you taught me how to say
You gave me the tools to be happy and see the good in life
Grab your coat and get your hat
Let's go out and enjoy the world
Leave your worry on the doorstep
Don't bring your problems with you, leave them behind
Just direct your feet
Let's focus on moving forward
To the sunny side of the street
Let's go where things are positive and happy
Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
Listen, isn't that the sound of happiness?
And that happy tune is your step
Because we are happy, we can't help but dance
Life can be so sweet
When we focus on the positive, life is wonderful
On the sunny side of the street
Where we are now, things are good, everything seems possible
I used to walk in the shade
I was unhappy and pessimistic
With those blues on parade
My sadness and misery were always on display
But I'm not afraid
Since you came into my life, I feel less fearful
This Rover crossed over
I have moved past my old way of living
If I never have a cent
Even if I don't have much, I feel wealthy and content
I'd be rich as Rockefeller
I'm as rich as the richest person in the world because you are in my life
Gold dust at my feet
I feel lucky and blessed to have you in my life
On the sunny side of the street
Where we are now is a happy place, full of sunshine and positive energy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh
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@armofgod77
Grave Diggaz brought me here!
@christophe3832
Gravediggaz 👑
@FDAPO
late 60s and mid 90s is the best time of music ever
@danako18
ever 25 years (aka every generation) the cycle repeats
@samuelmaroum5856
Hahaha I see what your talking about
@meritataukamo9623
Thanx Bud..thats nice..well played..i like the song too..xo
@TCY-jn9nw
What! This is the best song ever .
@vincentbuccieri9305
These Guys Were Swave Sophisticated and Solefull!!
@tbird77
0:02 is what I loop thank you Booker T #gravediggaz
@staxmantim
Al Jackson, Jr. - drums, Donald "Duck" Dunn - bass, Steve Cropper - guitar, and Booker T. Jones - organ. Doesn't get any better!