On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Coleman Hawkins And His Sax Ensemble Lyrics

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Walked with no one and talked with no one
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

Overall Meaning

In the first verse of Coleman Hawkins And His Sax Ensemble's song On The Sunny Side Of The Street, the singer describes a life of loneliness, walking and talking with no one, and feeling like he only had shadows for company. But one morning, everything changes when he encounters someone who brings light into his life. He now greets the day with the sun in his heart and has left all his worries behind. The singer encourages listeners to grab their coat, hat, and leave their worries behind as well, directing their feet towards the sunny side of the street. Life can be beautiful and full of happiness if they just listen to the happy tune that accompanies their steps.

The song speaks about the transformation that can happen with the right attitude and mindset. It encourages individuals to focus on the good things in life and leave their worries behind. The sunny side of the street symbolizes an optimistic outlook, where everything is beautiful and serene, and life can be full of happiness, even if they don't have much.

Line by Line Meaning

Walked with no one and talked with no one
I used to avoid social interaction and lived in shadows.

And I had nothing but shadows
My life was empty and devoid of light.

Then one morning you passed
One day, you came into my life.

And I brightened at last
You gave me hope and happiness.

Now I greet the day and complete the day
I embrace each day with positivity and end it on a high note.

With the sun in my heart
My heart is filled with joy and warmth.

All my worry blew away
You helped me let go of my worries and troubles.

When you taught me how to say
You taught me how to live life to its fullest.

Grab your coat and get your hat
Prepare to go out and face the world.

Leave your worry on the doorstep
Forget your worries and anxieties.

Just direct your feet
Move towards positivity and happiness.

To the sunny side of the street
Towards a life filled with light and positivity.

Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
Listen to the sound of happiness in your heart.

And that happy tune is your step
Let the rhythm of life guide you towards happiness.

Life can be so sweet
Life can be full of joy and happiness.

On the sunny side of the street
When you choose to embrace positivity and light.

I used to walk in the shade
I used to live in darkness and sorrow.

With those blues on parade
My sadness and worries were always with me.

But I'm not afraid
But now I am not afraid to face the world.

This Rover crossed over
I have crossed over to the other side, the side of joy and light.

If I never have a cent
Even if I do not have money and wealth.

I'd be rich as Rockefeller
I am still rich in happiness and positivity.

Gold dust at my feet
My life is now filled with positivity and abundance.

On the sunny side of the street
Thanks to you, I now live on the sunny side of the street.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh

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