Island In The Sun
Larry Green And His Orchestra Lyrics


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Taking stock of what I have and what I haven't,
What do I find?
The things I've got will keep me satisfied.
Checking up on what I have and what I haven't
What do I find?
A healthy balance on the credit side.

[Chorus:]
Got no mansion, got no yacht,
Still I'm happy with what I've got;
I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.
(I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.)

Got no silver, got no gold,
What I've got can't be bought or sold;
I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.
(I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.)

Sunshine gives me a lovely day.
Moonlight gives me the Milky Way.

Got no checkbooks, got no banks,
Still I'd like to express my thanks;
I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.
(I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.)




And with the sun in the morning and the moon in the evening,
Why I'm all right!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Island in the Sun" by Larry Green and His Orchestra talks about the singer's contentment in life despite not having extravagant material possessions like mansions, yachts, silver, or gold. The singer takes stock of what they have and haven't and find a healthy balance on the credit side. They have the sun in the morning and the moon at night, which is enough to keep them satisfied. The singer further emphasizes that the things they own cannot be bought or sold, and they are grateful for the natural treasures that they have.


The chorus of the song repeats that the singer has no mansion, no yacht, no silver, and no gold, yet they are happy with what they have. They have the sun in the morning and the moon at night - two natural elements that provide them with the simple joys of life. The sunshine provides them with a lovely day, and the moonlight gives them the Milky Way. The singer acknowledges that they have no checkbooks or banks, but they still express gratitude for the things they have, which keeps them content. Overall, the song portrays a message of appreciating the simple things in life and finding happiness in them.


Line by Line Meaning

Taking stock of what I have and what I haven't,
Reflecting on the things I possess and the things I do not.


What do I find?
What is my conclusion?


The things I've got will keep me satisfied.
I am content with what I possess.


Checking up on what I have and what I haven't
Re-evaluating what I own and what I lack.


What do I find?
What have I discovered?


A healthy balance on the credit side.
My finances are in good standing.


(Chorus) Got no mansion, got no yacht,
I do not own luxurious items like mansions or yachts.


Still I'm happy with what I've got;
Yet, I express contentment with what I have.


I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.
I find joy in simple things like the sun and moon.


(Chorus) Got no silver, got no gold,
I do not possess valuable commodities like silver or gold.


What I've got can't be bought or sold;
However, what I have is priceless and cannot be purchased.


Sunshine gives me a lovely day.
The sun brings enjoyment and beauty to my day.


Moonlight gives me the Milky Way.
The moon illuminates the sky and provides a glimpse of the Milky Way.


Got no checkbooks, got no banks,
There is a lack of financial documents or banks accounts under my name.


Still I'd like to express my thanks;
Notwithstanding, I want to express gratitude.


I've got the sun in the morning and the moon at night.
The sun and moon bring daily happiness to my life.


And with the sun in the morning and the moon in the evening,
Together with the sun and moon,


Why I'm all right!
I am content and doing well.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: IRVING BERLIN

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