You Are My Sunshine
Lou Bega Lyrics


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You are the reason
Why everything I feel feels so right
You are my sunshine
Everyday baby
Everyday
You are my sunshine
You chase all the clouds away
[CHORUS :]
You are my sunshine
You make the sunshine everyday
You are my sunshine
You chase all the clouds away
You are my sunshine
You make the sunshine everyday
You are my sunshine
You make the sun just shine for me
You are the reason

Why everything I feel feels so right
Everybody loves your smile
Oh baby I can feel you like the sunlight
Just like the sunlight
We had a long way to go my beauty and you
You sere always by my side
You had no doubt that you and me could work it out
Everything can happen when two hearts collide
You are the reason
Why everything around me shines so bright
I wish everybody had someone
Someone like you by his side
By his side
You had no doubt that you and me could work it out
Everything can happen when two hearts collide
You are my sunshine
You are my sunshine
Everyday a week
All day
Yeah baby this is exactly how I feel about you
Day in, day out
'Cause you make my life complete
Som complete
You're my sunshine
You make the sunshine everyday




You are my sunshine
Sunshine

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lou Bega's song "You Are My Sunshine" express deep feelings of love and appreciation towards a significant other. The song begins by stating that the person is the reason why everything feels perfect, and they bring sunshine into their life every day; chasing away all the clouds. The chorus repeats the sentiment that the person brings light and brightness into their life, making the sunshine every day. The lyrics go on to describe the bond between the two as unwavering, even when faced with challenges. The person in the song is characterized as someone who has never doubted that they could work things out, and their connection causes everything around them to shine so brightly. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus and the reaffirmation that the person is their sunshine, making their life complete.


The lyrics to "You Are My Sunshine" are a clear declaration of love and appreciation towards a significant other. It was originally recorded by Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell in 1939, but Lou Bega's version was released in 2000. The song is simple yet emotional and is often used as a term of endearment or love song. Interestingly, despite its happy and upbeat tone, the original version of the song was actually a sad ballad about loss and heartbreak. Over time, the song's meaning has evolved into a more positive message, becoming a beloved staple in American folk music.


Line by Line Meaning

You are the reason
You are the reason why everything I feel feels so right


Why everything I feel feels so right
You make every feeling I have feel justified and right


Everybody loves your smile
Your smile is loved by all


Oh baby I can feel you like the sunlight
I can feel your presence like the warmth of the sun


Just like the sunlight
You brighten up my life like the sun brightens up my day


We had a long way to go my beauty and you
We had a long journey to go through together, my beautiful partner


You sere always by my side
You never left my side, through thick and thin


You had no doubt that you and me could work it out
You had complete faith that we could overcome any obstacle together


Everything can happen when two hearts collide
When two hearts come together, anything can happen


Why everything around me shines so bright
You bring brightness and light to everything around me


I wish everybody had someone
I wish everyone had a partner like you


Someone like you by his side
Someone who is as wonderful as you to stand by their side


Everyday a week
You make every day of the week special


All day
Every moment of the day is bright and happy because of you


This is exactly how I feel about you
This is exactly how I feel about you, my love


Day in, day out
You brighten up my day every single day without fail


You make my life complete
You complete me and make my life whole


You're my sunshine
You are the light of my life


Sunshine
You bring warmth, joy, and light into my life each day


You chase all the clouds away
You make all my worries and problems disappear


You make the sun just shine for me
You make the sun and the world revolve around me, my love




Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LOU BEGA, PETER HOFF, ZIPPY DAVIDS

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