You Are My Sunshine
Johnny Cash & Bob Dylan Lyrics
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I dreamed I held you in my arms
But when I awoke, dear, I was mistaken
So I hung my head and I cried.
[Chorus]
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray
Please don't take my sunshine away
I'll always love you and make you happy,
If you will only say the same.
But if you leave me and love another,
You'll regret it all some day:
[Chorus]
You told me once, dear, you really loved me
And no one else could come between.
But now you've left me and love another;
You have shattered all of my dreams:
[Chorus]
In all my dreams, dear, you seem to leave me
When I awake my poor heart pains.
So when you come back and make me happy
I'll forgive you dear, I'll take all the blame.
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray
You'll never know dear, how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away
The lyrics of the song "You Are My Sunshine" express the deep love and fear of loss of someone special. The opening verse narrates the dream of holding someone special in arms, but the singer wakes up to find that it was just a dream. The realization of dreaming about someone that they can't be with fills the singer with sadness, which is evident from the line "So I hung my head and I cried." The chorus of the song conveys the importance of that special person in the singer's life. The person is like sunshine that brings happiness, especially in difficult times. The chorus is a plea to never take that sunshine away from their life. The second verse is the singer's commitment to keep the love interest happy and loved. The only condition is for the love interest to reciprocate the same love. The last verse demonstrates the pain of separation and heartbreak. The singer's love interest has fallen for another, which shatters the singer's dreams. Despite the heartbreak, the chorus cements the singer's love and desire to be with them.
Line by Line Meaning
The other night dear, as I lay sleeping
As I was sleeping, I had a dream
I dreamed I held you in my arms
In the dream, I was holding you in my arms
But when I awoke, dear, I was mistaken
When I woke up, I realized it was just a dream
So I hung my head and I cried.
Feeling sad, I cried
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You're the most important thing in my life
You make me happy when skies are gray
When things are tough, you bring me joy
You'll never know dear, how much I love you
It's impossible for me to express how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away
Don't leave me or take away the happiness you bring me
I'll always love you and make you happy,
I promise to love you and make you happy
If you will only say the same.
If you promise to do the same
But if you leave me and love another,
If you decide to leave me for someone else
You'll regret it all some day:
You will feel bad about your decision one day
You told me once, dear, you really loved me
You have said that you love only me
And no one else could come between.
No one else can interfere in our relationship
But now you've left me and love another;
Now you've left me for someone else
You have shattered all of my dreams:
You have destroyed all my hopes and aspirations
In all my dreams, dear, you seem to leave me
In my dreams, it feels like you're leaving me
When I awake my poor heart pains.
When I wake up, I feel heartbroken
So when you come back and make me happy
If you return to me and make me happy again
I'll forgive you dear, I'll take all the blame.
I'll forgive you and take responsibility for any problems we had
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Written by: JIMMIE DAVIS
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@OVERMID
@@derpfluidvariant0916 My reaction to this comment: Lebron James
Boy oh boy where do I even begin. Lebron..
honey, my pookie bear. I have loved you
ever since I first laid eyes on you. The way
you drive into the paint and strike fear
into your enemies eyes. Your silky smooth
touch around the rim, and that gorgeous
jumpshot. I would do anything for you. I
wish it were possible to freeze time so I
would never have to watch you retire.
You had a rough childhood, but you never gave up hope. You are even amazing off the court, you're a great husband and father, sometimes I even call you dad. I forvever dread and weep, thinking of the day you will one day retire. I would sacrifice my ownlife it were the only thing that could puta smile on your beautiful face.
You have given me so much joy, and heartbreak over the years. I remember when you first left clevenland and its like my heart got broken into a million pieces. But a tear still fell frommy right eye when I watched you win yourfirst ring in miami, because deep down,my glorious king deserved it. I just wanted you to return home. Then allas, you did, my sweet baby boy came home and I rejoiced.
2015 was a hard year for us baby, but in
2016 you made history happen. You came
back from 3-1 and I couldn't believe it.
I was crying, bawling even, and I heard my
glorious king exclaim these words,
"CLEVELAND, THIS IS FOR YOU!" Not only
have you changed the game of basketball
and the world forever, but you've eternally
changed my world. And now you're getting
older, but still the goat, my goat. I love
you pookie bear, my glorious king, Lebron
James.
@OVERMID
Lebron James
Boy oh boy where do I even begin. Lebron..
honey, my pookie bear. I have loved you
ever since I first laid eyes on you. The way
you drive into the paint and strike fear
into your enemies eyes. Your silky smooth
touch around the rim, and that gorgeous
jumpshot. I would do anything for you. I
wish it were possible to freeze time so I
would never have to watch you retire.
You had a rough childhood, but you never gave up hope. You are even amazing off the court, you're a great husband and father, sometimes I even call you dad. I forvever dread and weep, thinking of the day you will one day retire. I would sacrifice my ownlife it were the only thing that could puta smile on your beautiful face.
You have given me so much joy, and heartbreak over the years. I remember when you first left clevenland and its like my heart got broken into a million pieces. But a tear still fell frommy right eye when I watched you win yourfirst ring in miami, because deep down,my glorious king deserved it. I just wanted you to return home. Then allas, you did, my sweet baby boy came home and I rejoiced.
2015 was a hard year for us baby, but in
2016 you made history happen. You came
back from 3-1 and I couldn't believe it.
I was crying, bawling even, and I heard my
glorious king exclaim these words,
"CLEVELAND, THIS IS FOR YOU!" Not only
have you changed the game of basketball
and the world forever, but you've eternally
changed my world. And now you're getting
older, but still the goat, my goat. I love
you pookie bear, my glorious king, Lebron
James.
@sedaedis8841
The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping
I dreamed I held you in my arms
When I awoke, dear, I was mistaken
So I bowed my head and I cried
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray
Youβ²ll never know, dear, how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away
Iβ²ve always loved you and made you happy
And nothing else could come between
But now you've left me, to love another
You have shattered all of my dreams
You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray
You'll never know, dear, how much I love you
Please donβ²t take my sunshine away
I always hated it (it was a nice short version)
You wanna re-, pick it up? (Nah, itβ²s alright) it's good?
We got a short version (mind you, thereβ²s another verse on that tape)
Well, Cleveland, let's uh...
Well, if I feel like my song is sung, it donβ²t care
I don't care if itβ²s short
And I feel like my song is sung
It's pleasant, two minutes, I've recorded songs, two minutes
(They were huge hits) have you got the time on that?
@Mastajosue
When my newborn baby was in ICU due to lung problems, my wife and I used to visit him for 10 minutes everyday. We used to take 60 minutes to get to the hospital. One day, he was trying to cry, he was very tired. My wife left because she didn't want to see our son suffer so I started singing this song with a quivering voice. 43 days my boy was there, he is 9 months now and is strong as an oak. Never give up.
@pedromacedo7554
A very blessed child with a very moving life story
@fredhuffman3510
God bless you and your family!!
@ResinbyCat
Oh gosh I started to cry I am glad I didn't read different words..wow LOVELY STORY!!HUGS TO YOU WIFE N BABY!!
@natalieoldham9036
I sing this to my 10 month old son, ever since he has been in ICU. He was on breathing support for 8 days and in ICU and special care for 5.5 weeks. He is now almost walking and the sunshine of my life xx
@aliwali9301
How is he now?? I need an update :( Heβs one year now!! happy belated birthday to him
@vernmarschall
My wife died last Tuesday. As she was taking her last breathe, I sang her this song.
@tomstokes3688
Vern Marschall beautiful. Hope youβve found peace since
@michellelopez8502
Β‘Wow! Hugs for you.
@kasualalways8034
Sir, this comment is 10 months old. Today is my birthday. And when I saw this comment I cried. You have experienced true loss and I have nothing in my heart but hope for you and grief for your wife. My mother died when I was 11, and being 17 now, I understand. I'm sorry if this seems random and odd but I just want you to know that the feeling of love, is beautiful, never ever take it for granted. I wish you only the best, because losing a love like that can kill a man. Keep fighting, and never ever give up. She wants you to keep going. She loves you.