Eugene Record (December 23, 1940 – July 22, 2005) was lead vocalist of Chic… Read Full Bio ↴Eugene Record (December 23, 1940 – July 22, 2005) was lead vocalist of Chicago based The Chi-Lites during the 1960s and 1970s. He also released three solo albums (entitled The Eugene Record, Trying to Get to You, and Welcome to My Fantasy) via the Warner Music Group before rejoining the Chi-Lites in 1980. He wrote and produced many of the group's hits, such as "Have You Seen Her" and "Oh Girl", frequently in collaboration with other songwriters. He also wrote and produced for other artists, including Barbara Acklin, Jackie Wilson, and The Dells. Record left the Chi-Lites again in 1988 before eventually becoming a gospel singer.

He died on July 22, 2005, after a long battle with cancer. He was 64.

Here Comes The Sun
Eugene Record Lyrics

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I don′t need no clouds hangin' over my head
Carrying out to be alone at night in bed
When everything I try to do just don′t happen
I look for funny things but I can't just keep on laughing

But the ring of a bell, a soft hello, a soft hello
Use your words and what do you know?
Oh, what do you know?

Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun

I could tell just by the words you said
I'll never ever be alone again in bed
Everything I try to do to get your lovin′
You just laugh at me but can′t you see I'm hopin′?

With the touch of your hand, a soft hello, a soft hello
Use your excise, and what do you know?
Oh, what do you know?

Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun

Here comes the sun
Here comes the sun

Overall Meaning

In Eugene Record’s song “Here Comes The Sun,” the lyrics express the desire for happiness and love, even when life seems cloudy and dark. The first verse showcases the frustration of trying to find joy in life, while feeling weighed down by feelings of loneliness and stagnation. The lyrics “I look for funny things but I can't just keep on laughing” reveal the struggle of trying to find a silver lining in life, but ultimately failing. However, the second verse brings hope through the promise of love, with lines like “I'll never ever be alone again in bed” indicating that the singer has found someone to bring happiness and love.

The chorus, “Here comes the sun,” repeats multiple times throughout the song, acting as a metaphor for the arrival of love and happiness in one’s life. The use of repetition and the gradual build-up of instruments adds to the song’s hopeful tone, as if the sun is finally coming out after a long, dark night. The lyrics “With the touch of your hand, a soft hello” also emphasize the power of human connection and the ability of one person to change someone’s day or even life.

Overall, Eugene’s Record’s “Here Comes The Sun” is a song about the hope and joy that can come from human connection and love, even in the darkest of times.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't need no clouds hangin' over my head
I don't want any negative thoughts or emotions clouding my mind

Carrying out to be alone at night in bed
Feeling lonely and sad when I'm alone in bed at night

When everything I try to do just don't happen
When my efforts fail and things don't work out

I look for funny things but I can't just keep on laughing
I try to find humor in situations but it's not always easy to ignore my problems

But the ring of a bell, a soft hello, a soft hello
A simple sound or greeting can make a big difference

Use your words and what do you know?
Communication and expressing oneself can lead to positive outcomes

I could tell just by the words you said
Your words have a powerful impact on me

I'll never ever be alone again in bed
Your presence and love make me feel secure and happy

Everything I try to do to get your lovin'
I make efforts to win your love and affection

You just laugh at me but can't you see I'm hopin'?
My hope and optimism keep me going despite your teasing

With the touch of your hand, a soft hello, a soft hello
The smallest gestures from you mean the world to me

Use your excise, and what do you know?
Taking action and making an effort can have positive results

Here comes the sun
A new beginning or positive change is on the horizon

Here comes the sun
Hope and optimism are growing stronger

Here comes the sun
Things are starting to look up

Here comes the sun
Better days are coming

Writer(s): Eugene Record

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@katarn0329

1y↑5

I knew this before De La Soul.

@michaelbrome561

4y↑12

The best outro I've ever heard in my life.
I want this playing when I take my last breaths, that way I might live for ever.

@bmiles6062

38w

Ditto, brother!

@rudyjackson2769

1y↑2

Bad ass brother Eugene Record -👌🙏🏿🙏🏿-Mr Chi-lite 👏👏-RIP🙏🏿🙏🏿👏✅

@Dwhite4

2y↑2

While growing up back in the day I played this so much that I had to repurchase it a few times over. I'd usually get the album. I liked the melody and the lyrics but the closing bass line was so AWESOME. I played it on my new bass guitar as well as my old tattered drums. I also blasted this song on our big speakers. I thought everyone needed to hear this gem, or at least the last minute. Eugene Record was a very talented songwriter.