Chris Rice's most recent offerings to the music world include pop radio hit… Read Full Bio ↴Chris Rice's most recent offerings to the music world include pop radio hits "When Did You Fall (In Love With Me)" and "Lemonade" from his album "What A Heart Is Beating For."

Rice was born in Washington DC, and has been a resident of Franklin and Nashville TN since his early twenties.

From his official website: "In 1996 he signed with a record label (Rocketown Records) as their first artist. After four plus albums and a few handfuls of Christian radio hit singles, he moved to an indie label (Eb+Flo) started by his producer and long time friend Monroe Jones. This new label relationship helped him expand his musical reach into more mainstream pop radio, especially with his light-hearted love songs 'When Did You Fall (In Love With Me)' and 'Lemonade,' still heard in Home Depots, Toys-R-Uses, restaurant bathrooms, airports and shopping malls around the country."

In June 2022, Tates Creek Presbyterian Church released a report on allegations of past sexual misconduct by Rice after commencing an investigation in October 2020.

So Much for My Sad Song
Chris Rice Lyrics

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The first thought through my sleepy head
When I fell outta my bed is I hope the sky is gray
I'm gonna write a sad song today
So I make up my mind, slip on my shoes
I'm gonna pick up a paper and read the news
'Cause I'm sure to find enough blues to write my sad song

But when I open the door and the sun spills through

Takes away my breath and I think of you
And the only blues to hit my eyes
Are those beautiful blues in the clear blue sky

So much for my sad song
So much for my sorry attitude
Let's make this a love song instead
'Cause I'm so in love with you

Come on, let's go out and play
Save the sad song for another day
No time for tears, I'm wearing a smile
So much for my sad song
So much for my sad song

So I pick up the news like I said I would
Drop my jaw right where I stood
'Cause the headline reads, "All the news is good
Because love is on the way"

And love floods the world right before my eyes
Everybody is dancing and slapping hi fives
And such beautiful music fills the sky and we all sing along
And now I snap out of my daydream
And I can't believe how real it seems

But I keep on dancing anyway
It's turning out to be a beautiful day

Sometimes I measure my day
By how many things go my way

And when things go wrong I usually get mad
But this time I'm glad my song didn't turn out sad

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chris Rice's "So Much for My Sad Song" detail the journey of the singer, who wants to write a sad song. The singer wakes up with a plan to write a mournful tune and expects the sky to be gray. However, when the singer opens the door, the sun spills through, and the beauty of the day takes the singer's breath away, causing the singer to realize that there are no blues to be found in the clear blue sky, only beauty. Instead of feeling sad, the singer is filled with joy and love, decides to write a love song and goes out to play, enjoying the beautiful day. The singer realizes that this day is turning out to be a happy one, and the singer is glad that the attempted sad song did not come to fruition.

The song's lyrics are a reminder that sometimes we have to let go of our despair and allow ourselves to embrace love, joy and positivity. While we may initially plan to dwell in our sadness, sometimes the beauty around us can shift our mood and allow us to focus on the things that make us happy. The song encourages us to appreciate the good things in life and to let go of our negative emotions so that we can celebrate the beauty that surrounds us.

Line by Line Meaning

The first thought through my sleepy head When I fell outta my bed is I hope the sky is gray
When I woke up, the first thought that came to my mind is to write a sad song, so I wished for a gloomy sky that would match my emotions.

I'm gonna write a sad song today So I make up my mind, slip on my shoes I'm gonna pick up a paper and read the news 'Cause I'm sure to find enough blues to write my sad song
I'm determined to write a sad song today, so I put on my shoes and head out to read the news, hoping to find enough depressing stories to inspire my song.

But when I open the door and the sun spills through Takes away my breath and I think of you And the only blues to hit my eyes Are those beautiful blues in the clear blue sky
As I step outside, the beauty of the sunny day reminds me of you, and the only blue I see is the clear blue sky, which takes my breath away.

So much for my sad song So much for my sorry attitude Let's make this a love song instead 'Cause I'm so in love with you
My sadness disappears as I realize how much I love you, and I decide to turn my song into a love song to celebrate our relationship.

Come on, let's go out and play Save the sad song for another day No time for tears, I'm wearing a smile So much for my sad song So much for my sad song
Let's forget about sadness and go out to have fun today. We can save the sad song for another day when we feel blue. I'm happy now and don't have time for tears.

So I pick up the news like I said I would Drop my jaw right where I stood 'Cause the headline reads, "All the news is good Because love is on the way"
I still check the news, but I'm surprised to see that the headline reads that all the news is good because love is on its way. This gives me hope and joy.

And love floods the world right before my eyes Everybody is dancing and slapping hi fives And such beautiful music fills the sky and we all sing along And now I snap out of my daydream And I can't believe how real it seems
I imagine how love could change the world, and I see everyone around me dancing, happy, and singing along. I snap out of my daydream, amazed at how real and beautiful it felt.

But I keep on dancing anyway It's turning out to be a beautiful day Sometimes I measure my day By how many things go my way And when things go wrong I usually get mad But this time I'm glad my song didn't turn out sad
Despite realizing that my daydream was just a fantasy, I keep dancing and enjoying the beautiful day. Sometimes, I judge my day based on how well things go, which often makes me angry when things don't go as planned. However, this time, I'm happy that my song didn't turn out sad because I'm grateful for the love and happiness in my life.

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS RICE, CHRISTOPHER M. RICE

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