Born: Oct 15, 1975 in San Francisco, California

Birth Name: Jonathan… Read Full Bio ↴Born: Oct 15, 1975 in San Francisco, California

Birth Name: Jonathan Cruz
Genre: Rap
Instrument: Scratching, Producer, Engineer
Representative Album: "Coming to America"

A founding member of the Invisibl Skratch Piklz and Triple Threat DJ crews, Shortkut is one of the West Coast's most respected turntablists. Born Jon Cruz, Shortkut began DJing in 1987 at the age of 12 and soon joined his first DJ crew, Just 2 Hype!, shortly thereafter. At 18 he helped found the Invisibl Skratch Piklz with Mix Master Mike, Q-Bert, and DJ Disk. The Piklz went on to become one of the most influential DJ crews of the '90s, leading Shortkut to a membership in the Beat Junkies and remixes for Ras Kass and Ozomatli. In 2003, Shortkut's other longstanding DJ group, Triple Threat, issued its debut album, Many Styles.

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Sun is shining
DJ Shortkut Lyrics

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Sun is shining, the weather is sweet
Make you want to move your dancing feet
To the rescue, here I am
Want you to know ya, where I stand

(Monday morning) here I am
Want you to know just if you can
(Tuesday evening) where I stand

(Wednesday morning) tell myself a new day is rising
(Thursday evening) get on the rise a new day is dawning
(Friday morning) here I am
(Saturday evening) want you to know just
Want you to know just where I stand

When the morning gathers the rainbow
Want you to know I'm a rainbow too
So, to the rescue here I am
Want you to know just if you can
Where I stand, know, know, know, know, know

We'll lift our heads and give Jah praises
We'll lift our heads and give Jah praises, yeah

Sun is shining, the weather is sweet now
Make you want to move your dancing feet
To the rescue, here I am
Want you to know just if you can
Where I stand, know, know, know, where I stand

Monday morning, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Tuesday evening, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Wednesday morning, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Thursday evening, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Friday morning, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop
Saturday evening, scoo-be-doop-scoop-scoop

So to the rescue, to the rescue, to the rescue
Awake from your sleep and slumber

Today could be your lucky number
Sun is shining and the weather is sweet

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of DJ Shortkut's "Sun Is Shining" are a celebratory and uplifting depiction of the beauty and wonder of life. The opening lines describe the pleasure of being alive on a sunny day, inspiring the listener to dance and move their feet. The singer then declares their presence, keen to be recognized and heard. The following verses outline the progression of a week, with each day presenting a fresh opportunity to start anew and embrace all the good things in life. The song is a celebration of life's joys and the ability to find beauty in even the most mundane of daily routines.

The lyrics also speak to a spiritual element, with references to Jah or God and the idea that we are all "rainbows" who can contribute to the world and bring hope and positivity through our actions. It highlights the importance of gratitude and appreciation for the world around us, as well as the opportunity to do good and make a difference to others.

Overall, "Sun Is Shining" is a song about embracing life and all its possibilities, recognizing our own power to make a positive impact and find joy in even the smallest things.

Line by Line Meaning

Sun is shining, the weather is sweet
The day is full of promise and joy

Make you want to move your dancing feet
The positive energy is infectious

To the rescue, here I am
The singer is present and available

Want you to know ya, where I stand
The artist is transparent and trustworthy

(Monday morning) here I am
The artist is available at the start of the week

Want you to know just if you can
The singer wants to be understood

(Tuesday evening) where I stand
The singer's position has not changed

(Wednesday morning) tell myself a new day is rising
The artist is optimistic about the future

(Thursday evening) get on the rise a new day is dawning
The artist sees progress and change

(Friday morning) here I am
The artist is available at the end of the week

(Saturday evening) want you to know just
The singer is still transparent and trustworthy