You Are My Sunshine
Carly Simon - Official Lyrics

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You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when sky is grey
You'll never know dear, how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away

The other night dear, as I was sleeping I dreamed I had you in my arms
When I woke dear I was mistaken, please don't take my sunshine away

Please don't take my sunshine away

Overall Meaning

Carly Simon's rendition of the classic song "You Are My Sunshine" conveys the heartfelt message of how important a certain person is in one's life. The lyrics express the deep love and gratitude that the singer feels towards the person to whom she is singing. The imagery of sunshine is used to represent the happiness and joy that this person brings into her life, especially during difficult times. The singer begs this person not to take her sunshine away as she can't imagine going through life without them.

The second verse adds a layer of melancholy to the song, as the singer shares a dream she had where she held this person in her arms. However, upon waking up, she realizes that it was only a dream, and she worries that this person might someday leave her life. The singer's emotional delivery of the lyrics, combined with the simple melody and instrumentation, creates a powerful impact that is relatable to anyone who has experienced the deep bond of love and friendship.

Line by Line Meaning

You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You bring light to my life and make everything better.

You make me happy when sky is grey
Even when things are tough, you bring joy and happiness to my life.

You'll never know dear, how much I love you
I may never be able to fully express how much I care about you.

Please don't take my sunshine away
I can't bear the thought of losing you and the light you bring to my life.

The other night dear, as I was sleeping I dreamed I had you in my arms
In my dreams, I feel complete and happy with you by my side.

When I woke dear I was mistaken, please don't take my sunshine away
The thought of losing you, even just in my dreams, is too much to bear.

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You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are grey
You'll never know, dear
How much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away

The other night, dear
As I lay sleeping
I dreamed I held you in my arms
When I awoke, dear
I was mistaken
Please don't take my sunshine away

Please don't take my sunshine away