I Like the Sunrise
Nina Simone Lyrics


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I like the sunrise cos it brings a new day
I like the new day it brings new hope they say
I like the sunrise blazing in the new sky
Nighttime's so weary and oh so am I

Every evening I wish upon a star
That my brand new tomorrow isn't very far
When that heavy blue curtain on night
Is high in the sky way out of sight





I like the sunrise so heavenly to see
I like the sunrise and I hope it likes poor me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Nina Simone's song "I Like the Sunrise" express the sentiment of finding hope and renewal in the dawning of a new day, after enduring a long night of weariness. Simone conveys the idea that with each new sunrise comes the promise of new beginnings, and the hope of a brighter tomorrow. The imagery of the sunrise as a "heavenly" sight further emphasizes the idea that it offers a glimmer of beauty and wonder in an otherwise mundane and difficult existence.


Simone also touches on a universal experience of nighttime being a time for introspection and reflection, as well as a time for wishing for a better day to come. The line "Every evening I wish upon a star" reflects the human desire for things to get better, for a new dawn to bring a new opportunity or a shift in circumstances. The final lines of the song - "I like the sunrise and I hope it likes poor me" - speak to a sense of humility and gratitude, as though the simple act of appreciating the beauty of the sunrise is enough to merit a positive change in one's life.


The overall theme of the song is one of hope and faith in the cyclical nature of life, with each new day bringing the possibility for something good to come along. Through her powerful vocals and poignant lyrics, Simone conveys the message that we should always hold onto the hope that comes with the dawn of a new day.


Line by Line Meaning

I like the sunrise cos it brings a new day
I appreciate the sunrise as it represents a fresh start


I like the new day it brings new hope they say
I value the potential of a new day and the possibilities it holds


I like the sunrise blazing in the new sky
I enjoy the sight of the sun bursting forth into the sky at dawn


Nighttime's so weary and oh so am I
I feel worn out by the darkness and the long hours of the night


Every evening I wish upon a star
Each night, I have a glimmer of hope for a brighter tomorrow


That my brand new tomorrow isn't very far
I long for a new beginning, and I hope it is just around the corner


When that heavy blue curtain on night
At the end of each day, I feel weighed down by the darkness


Is high in the sky way out of sight
I find relief when the night sky fades into the background


I like the sunrise so heavenly to see
The sight of the sunrise feels sacred and awe-inspiring to me


I like the sunrise and I hope it likes poor me
I aspire to be worthy of the beauty and gifts that the new day brings




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: DUKE ELLINGTON

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@amounamaknoun5736

Peaceful ❤

@jessebignell5147

This is what should be played, instead of any national anthem.

@kontrabas41

Duke Ellington komposition. From the Liberian suite

@Wolfhoundersful

I like the sunrise 'cause it brings a new day,
I like a new day, it brings new hope, they say.
I like the sunrise blazing in the new start,
Night time is weary, oh and so am I.

[2x:]
Every evening I wish upon a star
That my brand new bright tomorrow isn't very far.
When that heavy blue curtain of night is raised up high,
Out of sight, I like the sunrise, oh heavenly day,
I like the sunrise, I hope it lights for me

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