Island In the Sun
Harry Belafonte with Bob Corman's Orchestra & Chorus Lyrics
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What do I find? The things I got will keep me satisfied
Checking up on what I have and what I haven't
What do I find? A healthy balance on the credit side
Got no diamonds, got no pearls
Still I think I'm a lucky girl
I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night
Still I'm happy with what I've got
I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night
Sunshine gives me a lovely day
Moonlight gives me the Milky Way
Got no cheque books, got no banks
Still I'd like to express my thanks
I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night
And with the sun in the morning and the moon in the evening
I'm all right
De-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
De-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo-doo
Sunshine gives me a lovely day
Moonlight gives me the Milky Way
Got no cheque books, got no banks
Still I'd like to express my thanks
I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night
And with the sun in the morning, moon in the evening
I'm doing all right
Doing all right
Doing all right
I'm doing all right
The song "Island in the Sun" by Harry Belafonte with Bob Corman's Orchestra & Chorus is a testament to finding contentment in one's life. In the first verse of the song, the singer is taking stock of what they have and haven't got, but realizes that what they do have is enough to keep them satisfied. They have a healthy balance on the credit side, even if they don't have any diamonds or pearls.
The second verse of the song highlights the joys that come from simple things like the sun in the morning and moon at night. Despite not having a mansion or yacht, the singer is happy with what they've got. They don't need any cheque books or banks, as they are already grateful for what they have.
In the chorus, the singer reflects on how the sunshine gives them a lovely day, while the moonlight gives them the Milky Way. They are grateful for what they have even if it's not material wealth. The song reminds listeners that true happiness comes from within and finding contentment in the simple pleasures of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Taking stock of what I have and what I haven't
Reflecting on my possessions and my lack thereof
What do I find? The things I got will keep me satisfied
I am content with the things I own
Checking up on what I have and what I haven't
Reevaluating what I possess and what I lack
What do I find? A healthy balance on the credit side
I am financially stable
Got no diamonds, got no pearls
I do not own expensive jewelry
Still I think I'm a lucky girl
Despite this, I consider myself fortunate
I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night
I possess the beauty and wonder of nature
Got no mansion, got no yacht
I do not own extravagant property
Still I'm happy with what I've got
Yet, I am content with what I do have
Sunshine gives me a lovely day
The sunlight brings me joy
Moonlight gives me the Milky Way
The moonlight reveals the beauty of the stars
Got no cheque books, got no banks
I am not wealthy enough to own a bank account
Still I'd like to express my thanks
Nevertheless, I would like to show gratitude
And with the sun in the morning and the moon in the evening
With each new day and the night to follow
I'm all right
I am content with my life
Doing all right
Still content with my life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: IRVING BERLIN
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