Sunny Side of the Street
Fox and Branch Lyrics

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Walked with no one and talked with no one
And I had nothing but shadows
Then one morning you passed
And I brightened at last
Now I greet the day and complete the day
With the sun in my heart
All my worry blew away
When you taught me how to say

Grab your coat and get your hat
Leave your worry on the doorstep
Just direct your feet
To the sunny side of the street
Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
And that happy tune is your step
Life can be so sweet
On the sunny side of the street

I used to walk in the shade
With those blues on parade
But I'm not afraid
This Rover crossed over

If I never have a cent
I'd be rich as Rockefeller
Gold dust at my feet

On the sunny side of the street
Grab your street

Overall Meaning

In Fox and Branch's song Sunny Side of the Street, the lyrics describe a transformation in the singer's life. They used to walk in the shadows and be full of worry, but that all changed when someone special passed by one morning. This person taught the singer how to let go of their worries and embrace the sunny side of life. By doing so, they now greet and complete each day with the sun in their heart. They are no longer afraid and have crossed over into a new mindset. Even if they never have money, they feel as rich as Rockefeller because they have the joy of the sun at their feet.

Line by Line Meaning

Walked with no one and talked with no one
I was lonely and isolated, didn't have anyone to talk to or walk with

And I had nothing but shadows
My life was empty and filled with darkness

Then one morning you passed
Suddenly, you came into my life

And I brightened at last
You brought light into my life and made me happy

Now I greet the day and complete the day
Thanks to you, I start and end my day on a positive note

With the sun in my heart
I feel warmth, happiness, and love because of you

All my worry blew away
My worries and problems disappeared because I'm happy now

When you taught me how to say
You showed me how to be positive, optimistic, and grateful for what I have

Grab your coat and get your hat
Get ready to go out and enjoy the world

Leave your worry on the doorstep
Forget about your troubles and focus on the present

Just direct your feet
Be decisive and confident in your next steps

To the sunny side of the street
Go where there's light, warmth, and positive energy

Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
Listen to the footsteps of happiness and joy

And that happy tune is your step
Move to the rhythm of your own happiness and joy

Life can be so sweet
Life is full of wonderful things and opportunities

On the sunny side of the street
A place where you can find happiness, love, and compassion

I used to walk in the shade
I used to be negative, pessimistic, and unhappy

With those blues on parade
I was sad, helpless, and felt like giving up

But I'm not afraid
Thanks to you, I'm brave, courageous, and confident

This Rover crossed over
I took a leap of faith and embraced positivity and happiness

If I never have a cent
Regardless of my financial situation

I'd be rich as Rockefeller
I'd still feel like I have everything I need because I have you

Gold dust at my feet
I feel like I'm walking on gold dust because of you

On the sunny side of the street
Thanks for lighting up my life and showing me the bright side of the world

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh

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