SUNNY
Oscar Peterson/Claus Ogerman Lyrics
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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
The lyrics in Oscar Peterson/Claus Ogerman's song "Sunny" speak to the transformative power of love and positivity. The verses describe a sense of emptiness and loneliness before encountering someone special who brightens up the singer's life. With this newfound joy, the singer is able to let go of worries and embrace a more optimistic outlook. The chorus reinforces this, encouraging listeners to leave their troubles behind and seek out the "sunny side of the street" where joy, happiness, and good things await.
The repeated use of the phrase "sunny side of the street" serves as a metaphor for this brighter perspective on life. It suggests that there are two sides to every situation--one where things feel dark and gloomy, and another where the light shines and good things can happen. The shift from one to the other isn't always easy or immediate, but the song encourages listeners to take that first step and leave their worries behind.
This message of hope and positivity is reinforced by the upbeat jazz arrangement of the song. The bouncy rhythms and bright instrumentation help to create a sense of joy and energy that mirrors the lyrics. The song feels like a celebration of all the good things that life has to offer, and it's hard not to smile and tap your feet along as you listen.
Line by Line Meaning
Walked with no one and talked with no one
I was lonely, with no one to talk to or walk with.
And I had nothing but shadows
My life was dark and dreary, with no joy or happiness.
Then one morning you passed
One day, you came into my life.
And I brightened at last
You brought light and happiness into my life.
Now I greet the day and complete the day
I start my day with positivity and end it with a sense of fulfillment.
With the sun in my heart
I feel warmth and happiness inside.
All my worry blew away
All my worries disappeared.
When you taught me how to say
You taught me to be positive and look at life in a different way.
Grab your coat and get your hat
Get ready to go out.
Leave your worry on the doorstep
Forget about your worries and problems.
Just direct your feet
Walk confidently and with purpose.
To the sunny side of the street
Go to the happy and positive side of life.
Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
Can't you feel the excitement and joy in your heart?
And that happy tune is your step
The happiness inside of you is reflected in your step and movement.
Life can be so sweet
Life can be full of joy and happiness.
On the sunny side of the street
When you focus on happiness and positivity, life is better.
I used to walk in the shade
I used to be unhappy and focus on negative aspects of life.
With those blues on parade
I was unhappy and had a negative attitude towards life.
But I'm not afraid
I'm not scared anymore.
This Rover crossed over
I've crossed over from a negative, unhappy life to a positive, happy one.
If I never have a cent
Even if I'm poor and don't have money.
I'd be rich as Rockefeller
I feel wealthy and rich because of love and happiness in my life.
Gold dust at my feet
I feel lucky and happy.
On the sunny side of the street
As long as I stay positive and happy, life is great.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh
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