Jessica Danielle Andrews (born December 29, 1983) is an American country mu… Read Full Bio ↴Jessica Danielle Andrews (born December 29, 1983) is an American country music star. Andrews was born in Huntingdon, Tennessee to parents Jessie and Vicki Andrews. Andrews got into singing in the 4th grade, when she sang Dolly Parton's "I Will Always Love You" in a talent show. Andrews got a contract from DreamWorks Records Nashville and started on her first album, Heart Shaped World. During that time she was invited to do a song for the film The Prince of Egypt. In 2000 she won an award, Academy of Country Music's top new female vocalist. She is currently working on her fourth album. She has one older sister named Kellie. Andrews stands 5'5" tall. She has been dating a fellow country singer-songwriter named Marcel (born February 9, 1975) since January of 2002, and is a member of Soundclick.com.

Sunshine and Love
Jessica Andrews Lyrics

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If I had a zillion dollars and the whole world on a string
Diamonds in my pockets and the power of a king
I don't think I'd be any happier than I am right now
'Cause money's only paper,
It might buy a lot of stuff
But if money's what your chasing
You won't ever have enough
'Cause the best things in life

Might not be free but they sure are cheap

Like sunshine, blue skies and the river on
A hot hot day
Moonlight and a good fight, standing out
In the pouring rain
So many things that money buys
But really nothing I can find
Like sunshine and love

There is something about the moment
When two hemispheres collide
And someone opens up their world and lets
You see inside
And you realize that everything that you've been waiting for
For your whole life is standing right there
There ain't nothing like love

Like sunshine, blue skies and the river on a hot hot day
Moonlight and a good fight, standing out
In the pouring rain
So many things that money buys
But really nothing I can find
Like sunshine and love

And sunshine, blue skies and the river on a
Hot hot day
Moonlight and a good fight standing out
In the pouring rain

Like sunshine, blue skies and the river on
A hot hot day
Moonlight and a good fight, standing out
In the pouring rain
So many things that money buys

But really nothing I can find
Like sunshine and love

Overall Meaning

In "Sunshine and Love" by Jessica Andrews, the singer reflects on the true value of wealth and material possessions. She imagines having an abundance of money and power, but concludes that true happiness cannot be bought. Instead, she lists a series of simple and affordable things that bring her the most joy in life - sunshine, blue skies, the river, moonlight, a good fight in the pouring rain - and concludes that there is nothing she would trade them for. "There ain't nothing like love," she sings, emphasizing the importance of human connection and relationships over wealth.

Line by Line Meaning

If I had a zillion dollars and the whole world on a string
Even if I had an excessive amount of wealth and power, I wouldn't be any happier than I am now.

Diamonds in my pockets and the power of a king
Having diamonds and authority would not increase my happiness.

I don't think I'd be any happier than I am right now
The current state of happiness is sufficient and does not need any external factors to increase.

'Cause money's only paper,
Money is not a source of happiness or fulfillment as it is only a physical object.

It might buy a lot of stuff
Money can only be used to purchase material objects.

But if money's what your chasing
If an individual is solely focused on obtaining wealth, they will never be satisfied.

You won't ever have enough
The pursuit of money is a never-ending cycle, and true satisfaction will never be achieved.

'Cause the best things in life
The greatest experiences in life

Might not be free but they sure are cheap
May not be financially free, but the cost for the experience is minimal, compared to a monetary perspective.

Like sunshine, blue skies and the river on a hot hot day
Enjoying the presence of the sun, clear skies and the water on a blistering day.

Moonlight and a good fight, standing out in the pouring rain
Appreciating the moment of sharing a connection between two parties while battling the coming downpour under the moonlight.

So many things that money buys
While there are many things that money can purchase

But really nothing I can find
There is nothing that brings as much joy as

Like sunshine and love
The warm rays of the sun and the unconditional affection of others.

There is something about the moment
There is a particular sensation when

When two hemispheres collide
Two individuals share a connection.

And someone opens up their world and lets You see inside
An individual reveals their world to you and makes themselves vulnerable.

And you realize that everything that you've been waiting for
You become aware that you have found everything you were looking for.

For your whole life is standing right there
Everything you have waited for has always been in front of you.

There ain't nothing like love
There is no greater experience than that of love.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AIMEE MAYO, TROY VERGES

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