You Are My Sunshine
Leftover Cuties Lyrics
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My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skys are gray
You'll never know dear
How much I love you
Please don't my sunshine away
I dreamt I held you in my arms
When I awoke dear
I was mistaken and I hung my head and I cried
You told me once dear
you really loved me
and no one else could come between
but now you've left me to love another
You have shattered all my dreams
You are my sunshine
My only sunshine
You make me happy
When skys are gray
You'll never know dear
How much I love you
Please don't my sunshine away
Please don't my sunshine away
Please don't my sunshine away
The song "You Are My Sunshine" by Leftover Cuties is a beautiful and heartfelt tribute to a loved one. The lyrics express the singer's devotion and affection to their beloved, who brings light to their life with their mere presence. The song's title itself is a term of endearment and sets an optimistic tone. The first verse explains how the person makes the singer happy even in difficult times when everything else is dark and gloomy. The second verse, however, is a bit more melancholic, where the singer recounts a dream they had of holding their loved one, only to wake up and realize they were mistaken. The dream quickly turns to a nightmare, as the person they loved has left them for someone else, leaving them heartbroken and shattered. The song's final plea to not have their sunshine taken away highlights the depth of the singer's love, and they would be lost without their significant other.
Overall, "You Are My Sunshine" is a touching declaration of love that showcases the power of someone to transform another's life for the better. It is a reminder to appreciate the people in our lives who bring us joy and happiness, and to never take them for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my sunshine
You bring light and happiness into my life.
My only sunshine
There is no one else in my life who brings me joy like you do.
You make me happy
Your presence and love contribute positively to my well-being.
When skies are gray
Even during tough times, you still brighten up my life.
You'll never know dear
I may not always express it, but words cannot describe how deeply I love you.
How much I love you
My affection for you is immeasurable and knows no bounds.
Please don't take my sunshine away
I don't want to lose the happiness and positive impact you bring to my life.
The other night dear as I was sleeping
I had a dream about you while I was asleep.
I dreamt I held you in my arms
In my dream, I was able to physically hold you close to me.
When I awoke dear
When I woke up from my dream,
I was mistaken and I hung my head and I cried
I realized that my dream was not reality, and I was saddened by this realization.
You told me once dear
You shared with me at one point
you really loved me
that you had strong feelings of love for me.
and no one else could come between
You assured me that no other person could interfere with the love we shared.
but now you've left me to love another
However, you have since ended our relationship in order to be with someone else.
You have shattered all my dreams
Your departure has devastated me and destroyed all my hopes for the future.
Contributed by Asher C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marjoleine1962
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 other night dear, as I lay sleeping
I dreamed I held you in my arms
But when I awoke, dear, I was mistaken
So I hung my head and I cried
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
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 3x
@gynack
A unique take on this old family favourite. Jazzy, bluesy and sultry.
@slavkocosic5553
The best tunes from Leftover Cuties...Light & Love...
@Anemix5
My dad used to sing this to me when I was a little girl. I still get emotional over this song. I LOVE THEIS RENDITION! Thank you for the memories.
@iconiccynicism3319
Lot of greek comments. Glad even people across the language barrier can enjoy a great cover.
@rose3229
Επειδή έχουμε καταπληκτικό γούστο…
@xrhstoskati5632
It's not much of a barrier. It's almost like a second language English in Greece. By the way greetings from Greece. This is one of the best covers I found.
@Betchdrayda
I am in such a foul mood right now, and I couldn’t’ve asked for a better find to complement it. Thank you so very much for this rendition. It’s exactly what I needed. And thank God for the minor keys.
@jcsalas1
Whatever you guys make is simply gold. I'm very happy to have found your music.
@sf5823
fantastic version, just love the jazzy blues feel...and that piano, ahhh that piano, lovely! 😊
@methlady23
THIS is music