Jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée (pronounced: "Surreal Emmay") has a culturally … Read Full Bio ↴Jazz vocalist Cyrille Aimée (pronounced: "Surreal Emmay") has a culturally rich background -- Dominican and French, Gypsy -- and conservatory training (SUNY Purchase) that help to form the rhythmic and expressive foundation by which a jury of legendary vocalists including Al Jarreau, Kurt Elling, Dianne Reeves and Dee Dee Bridgewater judged her to be a finalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk Vocal Competition in 2010. At the young age of twenty-six, Cyrille has since become one of the hottest young artists on the New York scene. She has already released four CDs with a variety of ensembles and performed at the top venues around the world. The New York Times dubs her, "one of those singers whom non-singing musicians call 'a musician.'"

Sunny
Cyrille Aimee Lyrics

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Sunny, yesterday my heart was filled with rain
Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain

Oh, the dark days are done, and the bright days are here
My sunny one shines so sincere
Oh, Sunny one so true, I love you

Sunny, thank you for the sunshine bouquet

Sunny, thank you for the love you've brought my way

You gave to me your all and all
Now I feel ten feet tall
Oh, Sunny one so true, I love you

Sunny, thank you for the truth you've let me see
Sunny, thank you for the facts from A to Z

My life was torn like wind blown sand
Then a rock was formed when we held hands
Sunny one so true, I love you

Sunny, thank you for that smile upon your face
Sunny, thank you for that gleam that flows with grace

You're my spark of nature's fire

You're my sweet complete desire
Sunny one so true, I love you

Overall Meaning

The song "Sunny" by Bobby Hebb, is a love letter to a person who has brought light and happiness into his previously rainy and dark life. From the first line, when he refers to the past as "yesterday", Hebb is expressing his gratitude and relief that his sadness has been replaced by joy. Hebb thanks "Sunny" for bringing him love and for presenting him with the "sunshine bouquet".

The chorus repeats the phrase "Sunny one so true, I love you," emphasizing the depth of his feelings for this person. Hebb also honors "Sunny's" role in bringing truth into his life, helping him to see clearly from "A to Z". The verse about holding hands suggests that this person has given Hebb stability and strength, helping him to solidify his sense of self. He ends the song by describing "Sunny" as his "spark of nature's fire" and his "sweet complete desire".

Overall, this song celebrates the transformative power of love and gratitude. Hebb expresses his thanks to the person who has brought him light in times of darkness and has helped him see clearly.

Line by Line Meaning

Sunny, yesterday my heart was filled with rain
My heart was heavy and filled with sadness or pain, until you came along and brightened up my day.

Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain
Your kind smile and attention helped me to feel better and put my worries behind me.

Oh, the dark days are done, and the bright days are here
The difficult times are now behind me and I am looking forward to a more hopeful and positive future.

My sunny one shines so sincere
The one who brings sunshine into my life is genuine and true.

Oh, Sunny one so true, I love you
I am deeply in love with the person who brings happiness and light into my life.

Sunny, thank you for the sunshine bouquet
Thank you for all of the warm and sunny moments that you have brought into my life.

Sunny, thank you for the love you've brought my way
Thank you for bringing love and joy into my life, and for showing me what it means to truly care for someone.

You gave to me your all and all
You have given me everything you have, without holding back or reservation.

Now I feel ten feet tall
I feel confident and strong, thanks to the love and support that you have given me.

Sunny one so true, I love you
You are the one who truly brings light into my life, and I love you deeply and sincerely.

Sunny, thank you for the truth you've let me see
Thank you for showing me the way, and allowing me to see the world in a new and more hopeful light.

Sunny, thank you for the facts from A to Z
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and wisdom with me, and for helping me to better understand the world around me.

My life was torn like wind blown sand
My life was chaotic and uncertain, like sand blowing in the wind.

Then a rock was formed when we held hands
But when we came together, we formed a strong and stable foundation that helped to anchor and ground me.

Sunny one so true, I love you
You are the one who brings light and stability into my life, and I love you deeply and sincerely.

Sunny, thank you for that smile upon your face
Thank you for your warm and welcoming smile, which makes me feel happy and loved.

Sunny, thank you for that gleam that flows with grace
Thank you for the graceful and elegant way that you carry yourself, which always brings a smile to my face.

You're my spark of nature's fire
You are the one who ignites my passion and inspires me to be my best self.

You're my sweet complete desire
You are everything that I desire in a partner, and I am grateful to have you in my life.

Sunny one so true, I love you
You are the one who truly brings light into my life, and I love you deeply and sincerely.

Writer(s): BOBBY HEBB

Contributed by John J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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