Streets
Little A Lyrics


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Walked with no one and talked with no one
And I had nothing but shadows
Then one morning you passed
And I brightened at last
Now I greet the day and complete the day
With the sun in my heart
All my worry blew away
When you taught me how to say

Grab your coat and get your hat
Leave your worry on the doorstep
Just direct your feet
To the sunny side of the street
Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
And that happy tune is your step
Life can be so sweet
On the sunny side of the street

I used to walk in the shade
With those blues on parade
But I'm not afraid
This Rover crossed over

If I never have a cent
I'd be rich as Rockefeller
Gold dust at my feet




On the sunny side of the street
Grab your street

Overall Meaning

In the song "Streets," Little A describes a transformative encounter that lifts his spirits and fills his days with sunshine. He opens with a sense of isolation and emptiness, walking alone without interaction or joy. However, everything changes when he encounters a person who brings brightness and warmth into his life. This newfound connection enables him to greet each day with renewed energy and optimism, banishing his worries and filling his heart with the light of the sun.


The chorus of the song captures the essence of this newfound positivity and freedom from concerns. Little A advises to leave worries behind and step onto the sunny side of the street, where a carefree and joyful atmosphere awaits. The imagery of a carefree stroll in the sunshine, accompanied by the sound of footsteps and a happy tune, paints a vivid picture of a life embraced fully, unburdened by troubles.


Reflecting on his past struggles, Little A acknowledges a time when he was enveloped in shadows, parading his blues. Despite his previous fears and insecurities, the encounter with this transformative individual has led him to cross over to a brighter path. Now, even without material wealth, he feels as rich as Rockefeller, with metaphorical gold dust at his feet as he walks on the sunny side of the street.


In the final lines, the invitation to "grab your coat and get your hat" serves as a rallying cry for others to join in this newfound sense of liberation and happiness. Little A's journey from solitude and darkness to a vibrant, sunlit existence serves as an inspiring message of hope and renewal, reminding listeners that life can indeed be sweet on the sunny side of the street.




Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh

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