Under the Sun
Franks Michael Lyrics
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Mid-Winter blues
Have got me down
(Just point me South...let's go now)
The clothes on my back
Are too Pasternak
From sole to crown
Where in the hell's the snowplow?
We'll come alive
And by the time we get somewhere
Near Savannah
Give Winter the slip
It's well worth the trip
To be togerther
Under the sun
Under the sun
Stress is undone
With every mile
We travel down that highway
Hot tea and songs
It won't be long
Till we arrive
At our island hideaway
Unpack the car
See how things are
We'll roll up all the Blinds
To let some light in
We've come a long way
Small price to pay
To be together
Under the sun
And every evening watch the sunset
Oh the gardenia scent is sweet
Remember me, I'm from out West and
I need the heat
Under the sun
Over the opal sea
Sometimes a cloud
Sails along harmlessly
Under the sun
Sambaing hand-in-hand
You and me two
Sandpipers in the sand
The song Under The Sun by Frank Michael is a tale of escaping the dullness of winter by taking a road trip to a tropical paradise. The singer paints a vivid picture of being bundled up in winter clothes while dreaming of warmer weather. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing for the sun and the freedom that comes with being able to shed the layers of winter clothing. The chorus repeats the sentiment of the title, emphasizing the desire to be in the warmth of the sun, where stress can be undone and happiness awaits. The song longs for the ability to escape to a tropical place and leave behind winter in search of renewal and happiness.
The lyrics conjure up a sense of nostalgia, harkening back to the time when road trips were commonplace and the destination was often secondary to the journey itself. The singer cherishes the memories of being on the open road, singing songs and drinking hot tea with their companion. It's a daydream of leaving behind the snow and browsing around a paradise together, hand-in-hand.
Line by Line Meaning
Snow in my shoes
I'm feeling down and upset, like I'm carrying a heavy burden
Mid-Winter blues
I'm feeling sad and unmotivated, like the winter weather is affecting my mood
Have got me down
My spirits are low and I don't feel like doing much of anything
(Just point me South...let's go now)
I want to escape from the cold and go somewhere warm and sunny, so let's go south!
The clothes on my back
The clothes I'm wearing right now
Are too Pasternak
They're not suitable for warm weather, they're more appropriate for colder climates
From sole to crown
From my feet to my head
Where in the hell's the snowplow?
I'm frustrated with the snow and ice and wish someone would come and clear it away
Down 95
We're going to take the highway 95 south
We'll come alive
We'll feel more energized and alive once we're in a warmer climate
And by the time we get somewhere
At some point during our journey, probably after a few hours
Near Savannah
Close to the city of Savannah, Georgia
Give Winter the slip
We're going to escape from the winter weather and enjoy the warm sun instead
It's well worth the trip
The journey will be worth it because we'll be together and under the sun
To be together
We'll be spending time together and enjoying each other's company
Under the sun
In the warm and sunny weather
Stress is undone
We'll feel less stressed and more relaxed
With every mile
As we get closer and closer to our destination
We travel down that highway
We'll be driving down the highway 95 south
Hot tea and songs
We'll be enjoying some hot tea and listening to music during our journey
It won't be long
We'll arrive at our destination soon
Till we arrive
Until we reach our destination
At our island hideaway
Where we'll be staying, probably on a warm and sunny island
Unpack the car
We need to unload our luggage and belongings from the car
See how things are
Check out the surroundings and get situated
We'll roll up all the Blinds
We'll open up the windows and let some light in
To let some light in
So we can enjoy the warm and sunny weather even when we're indoors
We've come a long way
We've traveled a long distance to get here
Small price to pay
All the effort and the journey we made is worth it because we'll be in a warm and sunny place, together
Under the sun
In the warm and sunny climate
And every evening watch the sunset
We'll enjoy watching the sunset every evening
Oh the gardenia scent is sweet
The scent of the gardenia flowers in the area is very pleasant
Remember me, I'm from out West and
I'm from a different part of the country, so this is a new and exciting experience for me
I need the heat
I enjoy being in warm weather and it's good for my well-being
Over the opal sea
Looking out over the ocean, where the water has an iridescent quality like an opal
Sometimes a cloud
Occasionally there will be a cloud in the otherwise clear blue sky
Sails along harmlessly
The cloud doesn't cause any trouble or ruin the otherwise perfect weather
Sambaing hand-in-hand
Dancing to the rhythm of a samba, a lively Brazilian dance, while holding hands
You and me two
Just the two of us, enjoying each other's company
Sandpipers in the sand
Birds called sandpipers scurrying around on the sandy shore
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL P. FRANKS
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