The Sound Of Sunshine
Michael Franti & Spearhead Lyrics


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One two three, uh huh
Yo yo

I wake up in the morning it's six o'clock
They say there may be rain but the sun is hot
I wish I had some time just to kill today
And I wish I had a dime for every bill I've got to pay
Some days you lose you win and the water's as high as the times your in
So I jump back in there where I learned to swim
Try to keep my head above it the best I can, that's why

Here I am,
Just waiting for this storm to pass me by
And that's the sound of sunshine
Coming down
And that's the sound of sunshine
Coming down
(Down down down)

One two three, uh huh

I saw my friend Bobby I said "What's up man"
You got a little work or twenty to lend
I opened up my hand he said "I'm glad to see
They can take away my job but not my friends, you see"

And here I am, waiting for the storm to pass me by (Pass me by)
And that's the sound of sunshine
Coming down
And that's the sound of sunshine
Coming down

Yo yo here we go

I wanna go where the summer never ends
With my guitar on the beach there with all my friends
The suns so hot and the waves in motion
And everything smells like sun tan lotion
The ocean, and the girls so sweet
So kick off your shoes and relax your feet
They say that miracles are never seizing
And every single soul needs a little releasing
The stereo bumpin' 'til the sun goes down
And I only wanna hear that sound

And that's the sound of sunshine (of sunshine)
Coming down
And that's the sound of sunshine
Coming down
(Coming down down down)

And I said you're the one I wanna be with (yo yo)
When the sun goes down (uh huh)
You're the one I wanna be with (I really wanna be with)
When the sun goes down, singin' you're the one I wanna be with
When the sun goes down
You're the one I wanna be with
When the sun goes

That's the sound (that's the sound)
Of sunshine (of sunshine)
Coming down (uh huh, uh huh)
And that's the sound of sunshine
Coming down

When the sun goes down




When the sun goes down
(When the sun goes down)

Overall Meaning

The song "The Sound of Sunshine" by Michael Franti & Spearhead captures the emotions of someone dealing with the struggles of life, but still finding the strength to keep moving forward. The opening lines describe waking up early in the morning, knowing that the day might not be perfect, but still filled with possibilities. The lyrics then touch on the feelings of being overwhelmed with bills and daily struggles, but realizing that life is about both winning and losing. The chorus "Here I am, just waiting for this storm to pass me by, and that's the sound of sunshine coming down" conveys that despite the difficulties, there is always a reason to hope for better and brighter days.


As the song continues, Michael Franti expresses his desire for a carefree existence, accompanied by his guitar and friends on a sunny beach, where the sound of music and the ocean will drown out any troubles. Ultimately, the message of the song seems to be that no matter what challenges come our way, we must never lose sight of our sense of joy and hope for the future.


Line by Line Meaning

One two three, uh huh
Introducing the song with a simple, catchy rhythm


I wake up in the morning it's six o'clock
Starting the day early and with hope


They say there may be rain but the sun is hot
Expectations vs. reality of the weather


I wish I had some time just to kill today
Desiring a break from the daily responsibilities


And I wish I had a dime for every bill I've got to pay
Financial struggles and wishing for more money


Some days you lose you win and the water's as high as the times your in
Acknowledging life's ups and downs and the feeling of being overwhelmed


So I jump back in there where I learned to swim
Coping with difficulties by facing them, just like swimming


Try to keep my head above it the best I can, that's why
Striving to stay positive regardless of the situation


Here I am,
Reiterating the singer's current state of being


Just waiting for this storm to pass me by
Hoping for a better, brighter future


And that's the sound of sunshine
The optimistic sound of hope and good things to come


Coming down
Being received by those who are open to it


I saw my friend Bobby I said "What's up man"
A casual interaction with a friend


You got a little work or twenty to lend
Asking for help with finances


I opened up my hand he said "I'm glad to see
A supportive gesture from a friend


They can take away my job but not my friends, you see"
Recognizing the value of friendship over material possessions


Yo yo here we go
Transitioning to a more upbeat tone


I wanna go where the summer never ends
A desire to escape to a place of warmth and joy


With my guitar on the beach there with all my friends
Imagining a perfect moment of music and friendship


The suns so hot and the waves in motion
Basking in the beauty of nature


And everything smells like sun tan lotion
The sensory details of a summer day


The ocean, and the girls so sweet
Further description of the idyllic setting


So kick off your shoes and relax your feet
Inviting others to join in the relaxing moment


They say that miracles are never seizing
A belief in the hope and possibility of miracles


And every single soul needs a little releasing
The importance of letting go of stress and worries


The stereo bumpin' 'til the sun goes down
Enjoying music and life to the fullest


And I only wanna hear that sound
Focusing on what brings joy in life


And I said you're the one I wanna be with (yo yo)
Expressing romantic feelings for someone special


When the sun goes down (uh huh)
Relating the sentiment to the setting sun


You're the one I wanna be with (I really wanna be with)
Confirming the intensity of the feelings


When the sun goes down, singin' you're the one I wanna be with
Emphasizing the repetition of the sentiment


That's the sound (that's the sound)
Going back to the song's theme of hope and optimism


Of sunshine (of sunshine)
A continuation of the hopeful sentiment


Coming down (uh huh, uh huh)
Imagining the reception of good things to come


When the sun goes down
The cyclical nature of life and hope


When the sun goes down
Reiterating the previous line's idea


(When the sun goes down)
Emphasizing the setting sun as a symbol of hope and change




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jason Bowman, Michael J. Franti, Carl Rogers Young

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Comments from YouTube:

@jrmayorga9060

This was my wife's fight song, after 5 battles with cancer we lost our fight thank you Michael Franti for getting us through her fight she loved your songs we would listen to this every morning before her chemo treatments I will always cherish this song God bless my wife Denine and you Michael Franti

@Goats22

😢😢😢😢

@robertvillarreal7067

We would play it on the way to his therapy also. This is his acct. Its on his playlist called "love" 😢

@JoseViento

Sorry......

@emilyw9818

May peace be with you 🙏💖🥰

@theveluxhorse1120

Bless you both. Music is so powerful, remember the good times, the strong times and the happy times. May your wife be resting in peace, listening to the sound of sunshine ❤

@thoughtfuloutsider

I'm in hospital recovering from a stroke. Asked friends for music the help me recover this was one of the suggestions. It's great

@Destined4Fame101

Hope you have a speedy and peaceful recovery!

@thoughtfuloutsider

Deckonti Tiah thanx so much

@keelecie

Hey Chris, I wish you a speedy recovery. Listen to 'Hey hey hey' if you haven't done so, you will like it as well.

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