Sunshine on my shoulders
DENVER JOHN Lyrics
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Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely
Sunshine almost always makes me high
If I had a day that I could give you
I'd give to you the day just like today
If I had a song that I could sing for you
Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely
Sunshine almost always makes me high
If I had a tale that I could tell you
I'd tell a tale sure to make you smile
If I had a wish that I could wish for you
I'd make a wish for sunshine for all the while
Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely
Sunshine almost all the time makes me high
Sunshine almost always
Denver John's song "Sunshine on my shoulders" is a testament to the natural beauty of sunshine and the joy it brings. The song will take you on a journey through the sun's different manifestations and how it affects the human emotions. The opening verse, "Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy/Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry," highlights how sunshine can affect emotions positively and negatively. The beauty and serenity it brings to the water are reflected in the next verse, "Sunshine on the water looks so lovely."
The refrain, "Sunshine almost always makes me high," is an acknowledgment of the positive impact the sun has on the human spirit. The song is a tribute to simple pleasures and the appreciation of nature's wonders. The lyrics reflect the song's desire to lift one's spirit and inspire happiness in others.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
The pleasant warmth and brightness of the sun on my shoulders brings me a sense of joy and contentment.
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Although the sun is beautiful, its intense light can also bring tears to my eyes and evoke emotional reactions.
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely
The glistening rays of sunlight reflecting off the water create a picturesque and serene sight.
Sunshine almost always makes me high
Basking in the warmth of the sun can elevate my mood and give me a feeling of euphoria and elation.
If I had a day that I could give you
If I had the power, I would give you a perfect day full of warmth, light, and happiness.
I'd give to you the day just like today
I would gift you this day, filled with the same warmth and brightness as a day in the present.
If I had a song that I could sing for you
If I had the ability, I would sing you a song that expresses the same feelings of joy and bliss brought on by the sun's warmth.
I'd sing a song to make you feel this way
My song would aim to evoke the same happy and content state of mind that comes from feeling the sun's rays on your skin.
If I had a tale that I could tell you
If I had a story to share, I would tell you one that similarly captures the beauty and happiness of a sun-filled day.
I'd tell a tale sure to make you smile
My story would aim to bring a smile to your face, to make you feel the same happiness and warmth as the sun.
If I had a wish that I could wish for you
If I could make a wish for you, it would be to have sunshine and all its positive effects in your life.
I'd make a wish for sunshine for all the while
My wish would be for you to always have the warmth and brightness of the sun present in your life.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Reservoir One Music, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JOHN DENVER, MIKE TAYLOR, DICK KNISS
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@angelicdarkvader6701
The Dark Vader in me
loathez to cry,
which incidentally
the Scorpio in me
iz indifferent to tearz,
for they can lie...
However ; within this
cold bitter heart
am somewhat moved,
despite my love
for dark rainy dayz🖤
@frankjacoby9460
Today is my 28 year old son’s 22nd anniversary since he passed away from cancer, before he went with our Lord I asked him what his favorite song was, and thinking he was going to name a heavy metal song I was surprised to hear him say “ Sunshine on my shoulders”, so I always remember my son when I hear this song and I always listen to it on his anniversary! I miss him so much!
@phillyphever1
Beautiful tribute. My favorite song too! God bless you! 🌞
@vincentkerr1819
Amazing 👏 song 🎵 for him ❤️.
@eileen74086
❤
@celebratinglivestogether
Missing him can be very heartbreaking. I pray the good Lord holds you in His arms and consoles you. May you feel your son's kiss on your forehead through the wind and may Jesus help you find peace of heart and mind.
@DigitalUnderground7
Your son is still with you 😊 every single day ❤
@kevinwoodruff321
My wife was battling cancer, on one of her good days, she wanted to go to Disney World, she loved the atmosphere. We got home that evening, I sang this to her as I put her into bed. Three months later she lost her battle and I lost her love. “If I had a day that I could give you, I’d give to you a day just like today”.
@p34piper
I'm currently battling breast cancer so I understand this. When the good days are there you just want to do what you have wanted to do before you were diagnosed. I have my last chemo next week. Let's pray the MRI is good in a few weeks ahead of my surgery and then radiation. I'm hoping to put all this behind me. I'm sorry your wife lost her battle with whatever cancer she battled. Hope you think of her when you hear this song forever and keep the great memories you made together and they make you happy like the sunshine on your shoulders
@kevinwoodruff321
@@p34piper praying for you and good results in the future. Tracy had pancreatic cancer, there is never a good kind or an easier kind of cancer, it’s all a battle. Praying all the best to you. She was 46 years young.
@tye-gehring
You didn't lose her love. It's just waiting for you. Godspeed friend.