... Throughout the 1950s, Laine enjoyed a second career singing the title songs of Hollywood films and television shows, including: Gunfight At OK Corral, 3:10 To Yuma, Bullwhip, and Rawhide. His rendition of the title song for Mel Brooks' 1974 movie Blazing Saddles won an Oscar nomination for Best Song, and his recording of "Rawhide" for the television series of the same name has become a classic of the genre.
That Old Feeling
Frankie Laine Lyrics
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Out on the job
Work like the devil for my pay
But that lucky old sun got nothin' to do
But roll around heaven all day
Fuss with my woman, toil for my kids
Sweat 'til I'm wrinkled and gray
But roll around heaven all day
Dear Lord above, can't you know I'm pining
Tears all in my eyes
Send down that cloud with a silver lining
Lift me to paradise
Show me that river, take me across
Wash all my troubles away
Like that lucky old sun, give me nothing to do
But roll around heaven all day
Send down that cloud with a silver lining
Lift me to Paradise
Show me that river, take me across
Wash all my troubles away
Like that lucky old sun, give me nothing to do
But roll around heaven all day
The song "That Lucky Old Sun" by Frankie Laine is a classic example of the crooner era of music. The song's lyrics describe the daily struggles of a laborer who works hard but feels like he has little to show for it, especially compared to the sun rolling around in the sky. The repetitive nature of the chorus adds to the feeling of despair and longing, as the singer wishes for a reprieve from his daily struggles. The final lines of the song express a desire for divine intervention to bring about a better life, with a cloud of silver lining and a river to wash away troubles.
The lyrics to "That Lucky Old Sun" can be interpreted in a few different ways. On one level, they describe a blue-collar worker's frustration with his lot in life, and the feeling that others, like the sun, have it easier. On a deeper level, the song can be seen as a meditation on the human condition and the feeling of being caught in a cycle of birth, work, and death. The singer's longing for divine intervention and a better life can be seen as a universal human desire for something more than the toil of daily existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Up in the mornin'
I wake up early in the morning
Out on the job
I go to work
Work like the devil for my pay
I work very hard to earn money
But that lucky old sun got nothin' to do
The sun has no obligations or responsibilities
But roll around heaven all day
The sun wanders aimlessly in the sky
Fuss with my woman, toil for my kids
I argue with my partner and work hard to support my children
Sweat 'til I'm wrinkled and gray
I work until I am physically exhausted and aged
Dear Lord above, can't you know I'm pining
God, please understand that I am longing for something better
Tears all in my eyes
I am crying
Send down that cloud with a silver lining
Please bring me some comfort or hope
Lift me to paradise
Take me away from my troubles and bring me to a better place
Show me that river, take me across
Lead me to a peaceful and calming river
Wash all my troubles away
Help me forget my problems and cleanse my mind
Like that lucky old sun, give me nothing to do
Let me enjoy a life free of responsibilities and stress
But roll around heaven all day
Let me wander aimlessly without a care in the world
Send down that cloud with a silver lining
Please bring me some comfort or hope
Lift me to Paradise
Take me away from my troubles and bring me to a better place
Show me that river, take me across
Lead me to a peaceful and calming river
Wash all my troubles away
Help me forget my problems and cleanse my mind
Like that lucky old sun, give me nothing to do
Let me enjoy a life free of responsibilities and stress
But roll around heaven all day
Let me wander aimlessly without a care in the world
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Beasley Smith, Haven Gillespie
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