José Montserrate Feliciano García (born September 10, 1945 in Lares, Puerto… Read Full Bio ↴José Montserrate Feliciano García (born September 10, 1945 in Lares, Puerto Rico) is a singer and guitarist, who has been successful in both Spanish and English music. A victim of congenital glaucoma, he was left permanently blind at birth. He is most known for his Christmas song "Feliz Navidad", as well as his covers of "California Dreamin'" and "Light My Fire".

Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying
José Feliciano Lyrics

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Don't let the sun catch you crying
The night's the time for all your tears
Your heart may be broken tonight
But tomorrow in the morning light
Don't let the sun catch you crying

The nighttime shadows disappear
And with that go all your tears, baby

For the morning will bring joy
For every girl and boy
Don't don't don't don't let the sun catch you crying
Oh baby

You know that crying's not a bad thing
But stop your crying when the birds sing
Oh no no no

Oh yeah

Just don't forget that love's just a game
And it can always come again
So don't let the sun catch you crying
Don't let the sun catch you crying, baby

Tomorrow in the morning light
Everything gonna be all right
Tomorrow in the morning light
Everything gonna be all right

Tomorrow in the morning light
Everything gonna be all right

Overall Meaning

José Feliciano's "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying," is a song that comforts and reassures one to not worry about heartbreak and tears because tomorrow promises a new start. In the first stanza, Feliciano advises the listener that night is the appropriate time to shed tears while the daytime is for hope and joy. The second stanza tells of how the morning brings a new opportunity for joy and hope, and the shadows of the night fade away with the tears. Feliciano encourages the listener to not let love's ups and downs get in the way of living a happy life, and to keep faith that love can always come back. He warns that crying should not be prolonged, and that it must be stopped when the birds start singing because it makes one miss out on a brighter tomorrow.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't let the sun catch you crying
Don't be sad and cry during the day; put on a happy face and enjoy the sunlight.

The night's the time for all your tears
At night, when it's dark and there's no one around, let your tears flow and express your emotions.

Your heart may be broken tonight
You may be feeling hurt and heartbroken at the moment.

But tomorrow in the morning light
But don't worry, a new day will come with new opportunities and possibilities.

Don't let the sun catch you crying
Again, don't let your sadness show during the day.

The nighttime shadows disappear
When the night is over, the darkness and sadness with it will disappear.

And with that go all your tears, baby
All the crying and tears that you shed during the night will go away as well.

For the morning will bring joy
The morning will bring happiness and a new beginning.

For every girl and boy
This joy is for everyone, regardless of age or gender.

Don't don't don't don't let the sun catch you crying
It's important to emphasize again not to show sadness during the day.

You know that crying's not a bad thing
It's okay to cry and express your emotions.

But stop your crying when the birds sing
However, don't dwell on your sadness and try to move on when you hear the sounds of nature in the morning.

Oh no no no
Just a simple expression of agreement with the previous line.

Oh yeah
A phrase of confirmation and encouragement to keep going.

Just don't forget that love's just a game
Remember, love and relationships can be unpredictable and not always work out.

And it can always come again
However, you can always find love and happiness again in the future.

So don't let the sun catch you crying
Once more, don't show your sadness during the day.

Don't let the sun catch you crying, baby
A gentle reminder to stay positive and keep moving forward.

Tomorrow in the morning light
The next day, when the sun rises and the day begins.

Everything gonna be all right
Everything will be okay, and you'll be able to find joy again.

Tomorrow in the morning light
Again, emphasizing the hope and promise of a new day.

Everything gonna be all right
Everything will work out in the end, and happiness is waiting for you.

Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: FRED MARSDEN, GERRY MARSDEN, LES CHADWICK, PATRICK MAGUIRE

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