You Are My Sunshine
Kimie Miner Lyrics

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You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are grey
You never know, dear
How much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away

O 'oe ho'okahi
Ku'u lā hulali
Ku'u ho'o hau'oli
Ke kali nei au
Mai hele aku
E noho mai
E aloha no au ia 'oe

This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
I'm gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine

Ho'omālamalama
He'ōlinolino nō
Ho'omālamalama
He'ōlinolino nō
Ho'omālamalama
He'ōlinolino nō
Lino aku, lino mai, lino nō

O 'oe ho'okahi
Ku'u lā hulali
Ku'u ho'o hau'oli
Ke kali nei au
Mai hele aku
E noho mai
Please don't take my sunshine away

Lino aku, lino mai, lino nō
Let it shine, lino mai, let them shine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Kimie Miner's song You Are My Sunshine expresses a deep sense of love and appreciation for another person. Addressed to a loved one, the song talks about how this person brings light and happiness into the singer's life, even when everything else around them may seem dull and grey. The repeated phrase "You are my sunshine" highlights the significant role this person plays in the singer's life, and the fear of losing them is captured in the plea "Please don't take my sunshine away." In the second verse, the singer affirms the light within themselves, pledging to let it shine and brighten everything around them, and the final verse repeats the refrain of love and the plea not to lose it.

Overall, the song speaks to the power of love and the importance of cherishing the people who bring joy and light into our lives. It is a reminder of how much we need the people we love, and how we should never take them for granted.

Line by Line Meaning

You are my sunshine
You bring light and warmth into my life

My only sunshine
You are the only one who brings brightness into my life

You make me happy
Your presence fills me with joy

When skies are grey
Even on the darkest of days, you bring light to me

You never know, dear
You may not be aware of how much you mean to me

How much I love you
The depth of my affection for you is immeasurable

Please don't take my sunshine away
I hope you never leave my life, as you bring light and positivity to everything I experience

This little light of mine
I have a small source of happiness within me

I'm gonna let it shine
I will not hide my happiness, but rather express it to the world

Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine
I will allow myself to radiate positivity and happiness, without inhibitions or reservations

Ho'omālamalama
To bring light and clarity

He'ōlinolino nō
To shine and glisten

Lino aku, lino mai, lino nō
Shine outward, shine inward, and continue shining

Writer(s): Jimmie Davis

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@royalnmac143

3y↑35

You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are grey
You'll never know, dear
How much I love you
Please donʻt take my sunshine away

O ʻoe hoʻokahi
Kuʻu lā hulali
Kuʻu hoʻo hauʻoli
Ke kali nei au
Mai hele aku
E noho mai
E aloha no au ia oe

This little light of mine
Iʻm gonna let it shine
This little light of mine
Iʻm gonna let it shine
Let it shine, Let it shine, Let it shine

Hoʻomālamalama
He ʻōlinolino nō
Hoʻomālamalama
He ʻōlinolino nō
Hoʻomālamalama
He ʻōlinolino nō
Lino aku, lino mai, lino no

O ʻoe hoʻokahi
Kuʻu lā hulali
Kuʻu hoʻo hauʻoli
Ke kali nei au
Mai hele aku
e noho mai

Please don’t take my sunshine away

Lino aku, lino mai, lino nō

Let it shine,
lino mai,
let them shine

All comments from YouTube:

@MMSPORTSMEMORABILIA

3y↑30

This girl dancing so good🤩 god bless her and mother and also everyone too

@SephardicHawaiian

3y↑1

Mahalo! She is my grandniece!

@carolinacoronel3476

Hjk.

@faithpaulo7651

@@SephardicHawaiian 1

@royalnmac143

3y↑35

@andreag4180

2y↑3

Great job writing 😀

@plushmicky.999yearsago5

2y↑2

10/10 for the wrhiting

@tiarep2553

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@tommylee6663

5y↑104

This is the most beautiful rendition of this song ever!

@kiiiaaniii4853

5y↑20

I just met kimie recently and her voice is SOOO beautiful! She really sounds just like she does one the radio. She is one of the only singers I know, that doesn't use autotune!! Congrats on your babies!!

@tracykahanaoi3089

4y↑2

This song is dedicated to my "Baby Oso"...my sunflower, my sunshine on a rainy day. Rest in love and peace, Carter Elaine Kapahua 7-12-2019
Love, Mimi

@megankacee6439

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@creciacornwall5796

@@tracykahanaoi3089 .a

@joshandrews9355

5y↑25

That is the happiest man I've ever seen in my entire life, I aspire to be as stoked as that man with dreads is about life. The happiest dude, ever, I love it.

@texascowboy4153

4y↑1

Dnide

@texascowboy4153

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@whodoneit6404

2y↑23

Thank you so much for this beautiful rendition. My little doggie is sick I’ve had her for about 15 years. Every morning I play her you are my sunshine or sing it to her. This one is her favorite.

@delanopereira4770

2y↑3

Me too

@samuelkeajr2243

30w

I’m my

@moniquemotivationalmermaid9711

5y↑39

So glad I found this version your voice is so beautiful! This is the song we have been singing to my baby since he was born & he loves this version & watching the video .. he falls asleep so peacefully 🌈☀️🌺💫💖

@kaulakauanui-apana2730

5y↑127

‘O oe ho’okahi
Ku’u Lahu lali
Ku’u hoohauoli
Ke kali nei au
Mai hele Aku
E noho mai
E aloha no wau ia oe

@kaulakauanui-apana2730

5y↑40

Ho’omalamalama
E olinolino no
Ho’omalamalama
E olinolino no
Lino Aku, Lino mai, Lino no

@adriennemauia5415

5y↑4

@@kaulakauanui-apana2730 beautiful thanks

@oneggai8222

@@kaulakauanui-apana2730 Thanks for the lyrics. Such a beautiful song and scenery

@s.matai2c155

Beautifully done...thanks... Now do you know the chords?

@rysonkealoha1819

4y↑1

T p rapacity wKauanui em-//@&—@1-2@-12220”- daZlASllA ZA.Zoololp”0z.

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@simonettafontana8845

3y↑4

Semplicemente divino, stupendo il modo in cui questo meraviglioso popolo alleva i propri bimbi. Vi amo da sempre con tutto il cuore 💞💕🌼🙏🌺😇❇️💞💕🌼💞💕🌼💞💕🌼

@nancywelch1

5y↑20

The most beautiful version ever.. <3

@calliegagnon3188

n n yes

@glenysmurphy6091

4y↑2

🤗.. SO SO Beautiful.. Love Hawaii SO Much.. Can’t Wait To Come Back.. Thank You For That Beautiful Song.. A Pretty Version.. 🤗

@kehaulanieltagonde480

3y↑2

My daughter absolutely loves this song

@hebacita

5y↑20

Just LOVED listening to this--the keiki are BEAUTIFUL. The dancing is so heartfelt. Just love it.

@Bunkerville

22w↑1

I play this to put my daughter to sleep. Thank you ❤

@charitylangsiu2608

2y↑3

I used this song for my unts babby shower dance

@plushmicky.999yearsago5

2y↑1

I like this girl and the baby

@maryabaya7272

5y↑2

SANG THIS SONG TO MY GRANDDAUGHTER WHEN SHE WAS A BABY...SHE IS NOW 18 YEARS OLD AND A RECENT HIGH SCHOOL GRAD...STILL SING IT TO HER NOW AND THEN!!!

@spiritualessence8596

3y↑2

Please don’t take my sunshine away💕😘

@miss.wendie69

2y↑1

Omg i like this irl is makeing me sleepy 😴

@sealfan1000

3y↑2

Sweeter than sweet! My heart is full-thank you!

@nayshasoriano4892

4y↑7

the most beautiful version ever

@TnKyBigfoot

21w

Much love❤

@travduro833

5y↑1

KEEP SHINING,,,,,Sure looks like " ALOHA " to me

@luismilton8684

Yes Congratulations from Brasil RJ

@pengguuuu

4y↑28

Everytime I cry my dad / mom puts on the song on loop. And after that In 1 minute i just fall asleep hugging my dad😭😭

@user-my7tz5yy2t

You are amazing, I love your art a lot! Soo cool!

@benperea8483

4y↑2

Absolutely beautiful

@donnahendrickson4442

GOD BLESS YOU ALL 🙏✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️🙏✝️🙏

@Lexis_grwms

1y↑1

My little sister loves this song since we when move .I stay playing this at the beach hoōkēna wit all the family members

@skylee-roguesavini7334

5y↑21

I LOVE THIS MELE, ALSO LOVE THE BABY Also congratulations kimie AND THE DANCING is beautiful I WHENT TO YOUR CONCERT WHEN YOU CAME DOWN TO OAHU AND I JUST LOVED IT I ALSO GOT AN AUTOGRAPH AND A PICTURE WITH MY AUNTYS PHONE BECAUSE WE WERE FIRED TO STAY ON OUR PHONES WHEN THE TING WAS GOING DIE 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ BUT OTHER THAN THAT THE SHOW WAS AMAZING LOVE YOU KIMIE

@shaynenbock3473

4y↑3

OMG. This is the song my Mom sung to me every day! Thank you !

@maryjanelavaki5050

This is the first hawaiian song my little daughter learn..we would play this over and over again..thank you for this beautiful mix..

@leahkeohuloa399

4y↑2

Aloha everybody this is one of my favorite songs it is so beautiful

@kdbee9790

4y↑1

This is dedicated to my son...mommy loves you so much! 🥰🥰

@kananiwerner495

5y↑3

Hay Sister awesome Y'all is great our OHANA Love it aloha God bless AMEN

@moanibertelmann4155

My daughter loves your videos

@granthanchett4480

4y↑1

I listen to this song almost daily. It brings me and my kids so much joy. Beautiful version.

@jahzen67

5y↑6

Long time girl! Soo good to hear🙏💗🙏

@redeniaautele

You are the best singer

@3dandyrandy3

I knew as soon as I saw the little girl she was a local girl!! Hawaii Keki no ka oi!
I see O`lomana.

@671guamnevermindroad9

4y↑3

Beautiful song Kimmi 🤙🏾

@titahzmom

5y↑4

BEAUTIFUL 😍🌻 I L💛VE this 🌞

@user-sg6sy8sl7u

40w

Wow beautiful song and people mahalo nui loa for the Hawaiian music from oahu hawn mix🥰💜🤙🙋‍♀️

@tonistewart1525

Hymns on the ukulele

@user-lo3xy6zq3o

19w

Какие красивые люди! ❤❤❤

@aaaahhmmaannnn

5y↑2

I love this song

@lailuhalotispakana9260

5y↑4

So beautiful so wonderful and such an amazing voice. Thankyou :)

@kahukuboy

5y↑1

My 2 month old son loves this song. He goes nutz. Mahalos for this awesome rendition!! Ps. Tell maka 04' RRFL!!

@heausolien8864

5y↑2

Aww I love this..my daughter loves this song ❤👏

@trenathy5946

5y↑6

Awww she getting so big. Pretty girl❤😘

@anastasiaflynn5108

4y↑1

beautiful song

@denni1435

5y↑1

ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL!!!! I'm in love with this rendition, with your voice, with the beautiful melodies, the beautiful hula dancer and your gorgeous daughter. Thank you Kimie for sharing your talent with us all!

@noabaak

Unbelievable. Thank you so much! - NYC, 3/7/2021

@familys5711

47w

Hi my name is kamalei and l am Hawaiian half fiipino and l love you are my sunshine l listen to it every day of school and love you ❤

@SephardicHawaiian

The dancer is my grandniece! I am one proud uncle!

@user-ye8uo1jy3m

27w

My mom sang this to me to cheer me up. I miss this.

@chrism7348

34w

The best version for me ❤

@littlebitsoflopez

5y↑2

So so beautiful! 😍

@juddeemaxwell7590

5y↑2

Beautiful! What a lovely airy voice! 😊❤️😊

@akimaphotoart3750

47w

i just lost dearest rottweiler Waimea. Thank you for the beautiful song. It makes me cry.

@anne8511

Precious! Everything about this video is wonderful!

@irispascua6557

4y↑2

I always sang this to my grandbaby and I so love this version beautiful voice Kimmie

@nels809

5y↑1

Magnifique !!!!!! J😍

@nmeladytrixter2148

5y↑1

Absolutely love this song

@maddyevelyn-littlesistersv4620

3y↑1

We have the album on repeat in our play room. Thanks for making awesome kid jams! Love you lots!

@bredbornraised808hawaii4

What a beautiful girl dancing then hula. I also know a Manuhealii print when i see it, gorgeous.

@nicowl29

5y↑4

So good...congrats Kimié !
Love this song 😍
Cant wait for this new album

@angellee1925

5y↑2

Love it!

@jodiinwi

5y↑4

What a beautiful remix!! Can't wait to hear the rest of your lullaby album 💛🌺🤙

@Shy808

5y↑2

Love it! ❤❤❤

@infinitepaths

5y↑1

Boss medley of melody! :D

@theblock2424

4y↑1

Love this version!

@Wahiawa786

5y↑1

😭My grandam's favorite song/funeral song, but awesome job Kimi'e

@silverriver2883

5y↑1

This is so Beautiful

@raijelitokatake2720

4y↑1

to my one and only daughter..this song is for you...love you always..

@leinaalam133

5y↑1

Love love love this mele!

@ElenTuf

5y↑1

Beautiful ♥️

@tianamoani

5y↑2

So beautiful Kimie!☀️ Please never stop making music! Many blessings to you & your precious ohana🌈💕

@amandakalalau6740

It was a beautiful dance!i have your hawaiin luulubyit is the best🌅🌅🌅🌕🌕🌕

@pedroleonguerrero9632

z case aww a xxjj k b cc. but lol big shhh by

@gabyalatorre7736

So beautiful!!!

@jocelynronolo7774

5y↑1

All of you, such precious babies and wonderful messengers in music! Keep letting His Light Shine thru you for it surely shines bright! Mahalo!

@s.matai2c155

4y↑3

OMG!!! I just stumbled upon this song as I was looking for a song to learn on my uke...been practicing for a good 9 mos now and I'm stoked...now I just need to find the chords and the key it's in... But well done Kimie... First time listening to you and cant wait to see and hear more of you... The dancing was equally mesmerizing! Now I gotta find the chords and key to this new jam.

@playkimie

4y↑1

Aletoni Mataitusi Cool! Check kimieminer.com/minerbirds for chords to songs!

@s.matai2c155

@@playkimie NO WAY!!! You actually parted with your talent for FREE!! Faafetai Lava and Mahalo for posting some of your materials for us, poor folks" to use so FREELY whatsoever! I've been upping the ante on my uke practice since the pandemic forced us all to stay home...since I started learning the uke since Sept '19, I've set monthly lofty goals as: learn 3 new songs, 2 new strumming patterns, and 1 song for fun..but I'm adding your song as an added bonus for this month. Mahalo again!

@playkimie

4y↑1

Aletoni Mataitusi anytime! I’m glad you’re learning this song! All I ask is please share your jamming with your friends! Thanks for supporting us indie artists music 💛💛

@s.matai2c155

@@playkimie OH YES!! I've already sent it to one of my friends when I saw this video earlier tonight and will be sending it to my kids for sure, especially to my youngest daughter there attending BYU-Hawaii (btw, all 5 of them play the uke and strangely enough, only one of them plays the uke like me - turning a right handed uke upside down and play it left-handed). Also, CONGRATS on the Grammy Nomination!! What an honor to be recognized for sharing your passion with the world. Oh, you know us all islanders will be rooting for you, roasting a pig somewhere, singing and dancing, feasting, etc... any excuse to gather the 'Aiga (Ohana) to celebrate. And we'll celebrate with you for sure (unless, it aired already, not quite sure since the pandemic). Any who, congrats and many more blessings in the future in the company of your family and friends!

@imkeanaaina

5y↑1

😍😍😍 I love love your style!

@dessieb3727

4y↑1

when i was younger my great grandma would always sing the english version to me

@creolys2789

4y↑1

Thank you. Merci beaucoup. From french island name's réunion. I travel every Day when i listen this song.

@autumn_rose80

Love it!💕 🎶

@natashainhawaii7727

5y↑2

Aloha 🌺🤙🏽

@hokulani8

5y↑1

Beautiful Kimie 🌺😍

@tc_obichang

Wow, just stumbled onto this. So beautiful and reminds me of my other home, much love island sista and fam 🤙🏽

@sBun50

4y↑1

Such a nice voice I never knew! It make me happy:)

@cocopineapple19

5y↑1

I love this dance so graceful and beautiful the music is so calming

@haiinawts

5y↑1

Soo beautiful😭♥️

@varo231185

5y↑2

So so beautiful <3

@MrsMersburgh

5y↑1

Ohh my Hawaiian girl, mama heart just burst! 🥰🤟🏽

@jerihewitt5677

oh beautiful

@lasvegashula

3y↑2

This is a beautiful version. By request I am teaching this to my hula students in February. And very happy that it’s on iTunes.

Thank you for sharing. Mahalo ❤️

@henrytuala

Bless up much love from🇼🇸🇼🇸

@yluku96793

Beautiful version

@hoku_lifestyle1039

4y↑2

The baby is so cute and beautiful

@itskimmie369

this is sooo good

@ccgarcia831

5y↑1

Beautiful! I love how you incorporate your daughter in this meaningful song. So simple yet not. You are my Sunshine was one of my favorite songs and know I love it even more. Thanks for sharing you gift with us. Much love and support!

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