Let The Sun Shine
Milk & Sugar & Gary Nestapine Lyrics

Mommy told me something
The singer's mother gave them some important advice that they are about to share.

A little kid should know
This advice is particularly relevant to children.

It's all about the devil
The advice concerns the devil, an evil being according to Christian beliefs.

And I learned to hate him so
The artist took their mother's warning seriously and began to fear the devil.

She said he causes trouble when you let him in your room
The devil can cause trouble if you allow him into your life.

He'll never ever leave you if your heart is filled with gloom
If you are feeling down, the devil will stick around and make things worse.

So let the sun shine in
The singer advises that we expose ourselves to the light, both physically and metaphorically.

Face it with a grin
The artist encourages a positive attitude when facing challenges.

Smilers never lose
People who smile and have a positive outlook tend to fare better in life.

And Frowners never win
On the other hand, those with a negative outlook don't tend to succeed.

Open up your heart and let the sun shine in
The singer repeats their earlier advice and asks listeners to be open and positive.

When you are unhappy
The artist addresses the feeling of being unhappy.

The devil wears a grin
The devil seems to enjoy our unhappiness and feeds off of it.

But oh he starts to run in
However, when happiness returns, the devil is quick to disappear.

When the light comes prowling in
Here 'light' refers to happiness or positivity, and 'prowling' suggests a sense of strength or confidence.

I know he'll be unhappy
The artist is confident in knowing that the devil will be unhappy when faced with positivity.

Cause I'll never wear a frown
The artist makes a commitment to always keeping a positive outlook.

Maybe if we keep on smiling
The singer suggests that positivity is contagious and can spread.

He'll get tired of hanging 'round
If everyone around him is happy and positive, the devil may eventually become tired and give up.

If I forget to say my prayers
The artist acknowledges that they sometimes forget to engage in religious practice.

The devil jumps with glee
When someone forgets to pray, the devil may be happy to see them slip up.

But he feels so awful awful
However, the devil may feel remorse when he sees someone getting back on track.

When he sees me on my knees
The singer is back to praying, which may make the devil feel bad or powerless.

So if you feel in trouble
The artist addresses listeners who may be experiencing difficulty or challenges.

And you never seem to move
If it feels like you are stuck or unable to progress, the singer offers some advice.

Just open up your heart and let the sun shine in
The singer repeats their earlier advice and encourages listeners to stay positive in order to conquer negativity or challenges.