Sunny
José Feliciano Lyrics
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Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain
Oh, the dark days are done and the bright days are here
My sunny one shines so sincere
Oh, Sunny one so true, I love you
Sunny, thank you for the sunshine bouquet
You gave to me your all and all
Now I feel ten feet tall
Oh, Sunny one so true, I love you
Sunny, thank you for the truth you've let me see
Sunny, thank you for the facts from A to Z
My life was torn like wind-blown sand
Then a rock was formed when we held hands
Sunny one so true, I love you
Sunny, thank you for that smile upon your face
Sunny, thank you for that gleam that flows with grace
You're my spark of nature's fire
You're my sweet complete desire
Sunny one so true, I love you
The lyrics to José Feliciano’s song “Sunny” describe a significant shift in the singer’s life - from a period of darkness to one of brightness and optimism. The first two verses are obviously directed at a person named Sunny who seems to have brought joy and sunshine into the singer’s life. Sunny’s presence has rescued him from a time of rain and pain, and brought him a new sense of sincerity and love. This is the theme of the entire song: how Sunny has transformed the singer's life from dark and miserable to happy and fulfilled.
As the song progresses, the singer’s gratitude towards Sunny is expressed more broadly. He is thanking Sunny for the “sunshine bouquet” as well as the love she’s brought into his life. The chorus repeats the phrase “Sunny one so true, I love you” several times, underscoring the singer’s deep appreciation for this person who has had such a profound impact on him.
The final verse takes the theme of gratitude even further by acknowledging the profound effect that Sunny’s influence has had on the way the singer sees himself and the world around him. His life was a mess before Sunny came into it, he says, but now he feels like he is standing on solid ground. Sunny has brought him truth and facts as well as love, and her presence has made a huge difference in his life.
Overall, the lyrics to “Sunny” paint a vivid picture of a person who has brought light and love into the singer’s life, transforming it from one of misery to one of joy and fulfillment. The lyrics are simple and heartfelt, underscoring the power of a single individual to make a huge difference in someone else’s life.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain
Before I met you, my life was filled with sadness and negativity.
Sunny, you smiled at me and really eased the pain
Your smile has the power to make me feel better and forget my troubles.
Oh, the dark days are done and the bright days are here
My life has turned around for the better now that I have you in it.
My sunny one shines so sincere
Your authentic and genuine nature makes you shine brighter than the sun.
Oh, Sunny one so true, I love you
You are the one person in my life who is true and genuine, and I love you for it.
Sunny, thank you for the sunshine bouquet
Thank you for bringing happiness and joy into my life.
Sunny, thank you for the love you've brought my way
Thank you for the love that you have shown me and how it has transformed my life.
You gave to me your all and all
You have given me all of your love and have been completely devoted to me.
Now I feel ten feet tall
Your love has given me a new confidence and a feeling of strength.
Sunny one so true, I love you
You are the one person in my life who is true and genuine, and I love you for it.
Sunny, thank you for the truth you've let me see
Thank you for showing me the truth about life and helping me see clearly.
Sunny, thank you for the facts from A to Z
Thank you for teaching me about life and helping me learn everything from A to Z.
My life was torn like wind-blown sand
My life was unstable and uncertain before I met you.
Then a rock was formed when we held hands
Our relationship is strong and steady like a rock, and it all started when we first held hands.
Sunny one so true, I love you
You are the one person in my life who is true and genuine, and I love you for it.
Sunny, thank you for that smile upon your face
Thank you for the warmth and happiness your smile brings to my life.
Sunny, thank you for that gleam that flows with grace
Thank you for the grace and elegance you possess that adds sparkle and joy to my life.
You're my spark of nature's fire
You are the one who ignites my passion and brings natural fire to my soul.
You're my sweet complete desire
You are the one who fulfills my every desire and makes my life sweet and complete.
Sunny one so true, I love you
You are the one person in my life who is true and genuine, and I love you for it.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Broma 16, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bobby Hebb
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Tasty Pies
José's soulful voice is so soothing to hear anytime of the day or night!
EMELIO
Wonderful Spanish guitar, Amazing flute and an incomparable melodic voice of a true master equals a Remarkable music that would defy time and space.
Thevolumex
Fantastic version. All this LP was great and innovative at his time. For first time Jose create a crossover in anglo-american pop music and culture with latin and soul influences and he become first latin star to stay in same disco library with Beatles, Bob Dylan, Paul Simon, James Taylor. And is also an incredible guitarist Unfortuntely so underrated.
Mustafa Taslim
😕😕😕
Tracy Davis
Well put jose is a true artist never stray from his latin roots but was heavy into soul music you hear in his vocals and bobby hebb killed but jose say is the only artist that can make a cover his own some of these cover not just any one can do them
Elsa Saenz
I love love love Jose Felicino. I grew up with him. His music takes me far far away and way back. Thank you , ❤️🤗🙏
Marusca Oliva bertolozzi
La voce di José Feliciano è meravigliosa
J.A.
Had no clue he covered Bobby Heeb's 1966 classic.
Wow, ANYTHING Jose sang...made it his own.
James Pasifull
Check out Georgie Fame's, it's almost as good!
James Pasifull
This my favourite cover of this classic, followed very closely by Georgie Fame's!
Both masterpieces, imho! 😁