Show Me The Sunshine
Darren Styles Lyrics


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Watching the sunrise
Driving me insane
Escape the feeling of
An incidental day
Lost all the tears
That I once knew
Here comes the break of dawn
To see me through

Show me the sunshine
Just show me the sunshine
Come on gimme the sunshine
Just show me the sunshine
(4x)





Show me the sun, show me the sun
Show me the sun, show me the sun

Overall Meaning

In "Show Me The Sunshine", Darren Styles sings about feeling lost and trying to escape the monotony of everyday life. Watching the sunrise is a symbol of hope and a new beginning, but at the same time it drives him insane because he feels like he's stuck in a never-ending cycle. He's lost all the tears he once knew, which could mean that he's become numb to emotions or that he's exhausted from crying so much. However, the break of dawn gives him the strength to carry on and face another day.


The chorus of the song is a plea for someone to show him the sunshine. This could either mean an actual ray of sunlight or a metaphorical representation of happiness and positivity. He wants someone to lift him up and help him break free from the darkness that's consuming him. The repetition of the phrase "show me the sun" is a sign of desperation and longing for better days.


Overall, "Show Me The Sunshine" is a relatable song that touches upon the struggles of mental health and the need for support and positivity in our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Watching the sunrise
Observing the emergence of the sun from the horizon


Driving me insane
Causing an overwhelming emotional disturbance


Escape the feeling of
Avoiding a sense of


An incidental day
A mundane day without significant events


Lost all the tears
No longer feeling sadness or grief


That I once knew
Which were once familiar


Here comes the break of dawn
The start of a new day with the appearance of the sun


To see me through
To provide hope or support to overcome hardships


Show me the sunshine
Reveal the bright and positive aspects of life


Just show me the sunshine
Only display the optimistic elements to give hope


Come on gimme the sunshine
Encouraging request for positivity in life


Show me the sun, show me the sun
Display the brightness and warmth of the sun in life


Show me the sun, show me the sun
Repeat request for a positive and optimistic outlook on life




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