Cook's West Virginia-born mother played guitar and mandolin and sang on local radio shows. Her father, a Georgia native, also performed country music and served jail time for running moonshine. Upon his release, he and Elizabeth's mother played in local bands together, eventually marrying. Elizabeth, born in 1972, moved to Nashville in her twenties and quickly got a publishing deal. Demos recorded between 1997 and 2000 comprised her independently released debut album, "The Blue Album", which showcased her formidable songwriting ability and featured such well-known Music City musicians as Tim Carroll, Kenny Vaughan, and Rick Schell.
She made her major label debut in 2002 with "Hey Y'All". But following a corporate re-structuring that left the album virtually abandoned and stagnant on sales, Elizabeth fought back with her 2005 independent release "This Side Of The Moon", which received positive reviews.
Her album "Balls" was released May 2007. It was been her most successful album to date, thanks to glowing press reviews and significant video play for the song "Sometimes It Takes Balls To Be A Woman."
Her 2010 album Welder features appearances by an all-star roster of guests including Dwight Yoakam, Crowell and Buddy Miller, and continued her increasing popularity becoming her highest charting album in the U.S.
Her album "Gospel Plow" was released June 2012.
Cook hosts the morning radio show "Elizabeth Cook's Apron Strings" on the Sirius XM radio station Outlaw Country on Channel 60. The show airs weekdays from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM (Eastern Time). The show format is a mix of Americana, Outlaw, and Alt Country.
In 2016, Cook released her sixth studio album Exodus of Venus.
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Everyday Sunshine
Elizabeth Cook Lyrics
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And lately the look on your face says leave me alone
You carry a cloud on your shoulders that covers your head
You don't want to hear it but darling, it's got to be said:
That's not my everyday sunshine, that's not the one that I love
That's not my everyday sunshine, bumming 'round beating yourself up
Come on, smile at me one time, come back from where you've been
You've been hanging your head over losing some dollars and cents
It's just one little link in the chain of life's strange events
So don't you look down 'cause I see blue up ahead
And look on the bright side and lay down and love me instead
That's not my everyday sunshine, that's not the one that I love
That's not my everyday sunshine, bumming 'round beating yourself up
Come on, smile at me one time, come back from where you've been
Bring back my everyday sunshine, show your loving light again.
'Cause I count on your happiness too
And sometimes I'm the one who needs you to say
That's not my everyday sunshine, that's not the one that I love
That's not my everyday sunshine, bumming 'round beating yourself up
Come on, smile at me one time, come back from where you've been
Bring back my everyday sunshine, show your loving light again.
That's not my everyday sunshine
Bring back my everyday sunshine
Come back my everyday sunshine
That's not my everyday sunshine
Bring back my everyday sunshine
The song "Everyday Sunshine" by Elizabeth Cook is a heartfelt plea to a loved one who is going through a tough time. The song begins with Cook describing how she hears her loved one yelling on the phone, and how they seem to be carrying a cloud on their shoulders. Cook then sings, "That's not my everyday sunshine, that's not the one that I love," conveying her disappointment in seeing her loved one in such a negative state. She implores them to smile and show their "loving light" once more.
Cook acknowledges that her loved one is upset over losing money, but reminds them that it is a small link in the chain of life's strange events. She wants them to look on the bright side and focus on the good things in their life, rather than dwelling on the negative. Cook is not only asking her loved one to be happy for themselves, but also for her. She counts on their happiness too and sometimes needs them to be the one to uplift her.
Overall, "Everyday Sunshine" is a beautiful song with a universal message that everyone can relate to. Cook's clever use of metaphors and her distinctive twang make the song even more memorable.
Line by Line Meaning
Today I heard you yelling at somebody on the telephone
I recently overheard you shouting at someone over the phone
And lately the look on your face says leave me alone
Your recent facial expressions indicate that you want to be left alone
You carry a cloud on your shoulders that covers your head
You're feeling weighed down emotionally and it's affecting your outlook on life
You don't want to hear it but darling, it's got to be said:
Though you may not want to listen, I must tell you the truth
That's not my everyday sunshine, that's not the one that I love
I miss the happy, loving person that is my everyday sunshine
That's not my everyday sunshine, bumming 'round beating yourself up
The version of yourself that is self-loathing and negative is not who I love
Come on, smile at me one time, come back from where you've been
Please show me your happiness and return back to your better self
Bring back my everyday sunshine, show your loving light again.
I want you to bring back the happiness and love that I know you're capable of
You've been hanging your head over losing some dollars and cents
You're upset about losing some money
It's just one little link in the chain of life's strange events
Losing money is just one small part of the weird things that happen in life
So don't you look down 'cause I see blue up ahead
Don't be sad because better times are ahead
And look on the bright side and lay down and love me instead
Try to focus on the positive things and let's spend time being loving towards each other
'Cause I count on your happiness too
Your happiness is important to me as well
And sometimes I'm the one who needs you to say
Sometimes I need you to be loving and positive towards me
That's not my everyday sunshine
I miss the happy, positive version of you
Bring back my everyday sunshine
I want the happier version of you to return
Come back my everyday sunshine
Please come back to your happier self
That's not my everyday sunshine
I miss the happy, positive version of you
Bring back my everyday sunshine
I want the happier version of you to return
Contributed by Liliana N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TheFourOfNine44
Good Song (i like her).
@johnsandiford5978
Glad you enjoyed it & thanks for listening Jacinta
@TheFourOfNine44
john sandiford
Much Love John.
Jacinta xX.