On The Sunny Side of the Street
Joe Loss & His Band Lyrics
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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
On the Sunny Side of the Street is a popular song by Joe Loss & His Orchestra with lyrics by Dorothy Fields and music by Jimmy McHugh. The song portrays a story of someone who had been walking alone in the shadows and blues, with nothing but worries for company. However, everything changed when they crossed paths with someone special. The lyrics express how the person's life brightened up after meeting someone who brought sunshine into it.
The singer of the song confesses that they used to have nothing, but now they are rich as Rockefeller. They encourage their listener to leave their worries behind and step onto the sunny side of the street to enjoy the simple pleasures of life. The person does not worry about material possessions, since happiness is boundless once they are on the sunny side of the street.
The lyrics of the song talk about how an individual can change their life with just a positive attitude and the willingness to pursue happiness. It encourages people to not be afraid of shadows and blues, and to focus on the bright side. The song urges people to improvise and adapt while enjoying the simple pleasures of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Walked with no one and talked with no one
I was lonely and isolated, with no social interactions
And I had nothing but shadows
My life was bleak and meaningless
Then one morning you passed
You came into my life unexpectedly
And I brightened at last
You brought joy and happiness to my life
Now I greet the day and complete the day
I start and end my day with positivity and gratitude
With the sun in my heart
I feel happy and optimistic
All my worry blew away
I no longer have any concerns or fears
When you taught me how to say
You showed me how to be positive and see the good in life
Grab your coat and get your hat
Let's go out and enjoy life
Leave your worry on the doorstep
Do not let your worries affect your enjoyment of life
Just direct your feet
Let's go where our hearts take us
To the sunny side of the street
Let's focus on the positive aspects of life
Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
Listen to the sound of your own happiness
And that happy tune is your step
Let your joy guide your movements
Life can be so sweet
Life has many wonderful things to offer
On the sunny side of the street
When we focus on the good, life is brighter
I used to walk in the shade
I used to have a negative outlook on life
With those blues on parade
My sadness was always on display
But I'm not afraid
I am no longer scared of the unknown
This Rover crossed over
I have moved past my negative mindset
If I never have a cent
Even if I do not have any money
I'd be rich as Rockefeller
I would still feel wealthy and fulfilled
Gold dust at my feet
I have all the riches of life at my disposal
On the sunny side of the street
When we focus on the good, life is brighter
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh
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