"Fun Funky Jazz Rock" from College Park, MD

Originally formed as an … Read Full Bio ↴"Fun Funky Jazz Rock" from College Park, MD

Originally formed as an acoustic duo in fall '07, Pigeons has since added drums and bass to create the full band sound that you love today. Having played many shows throughout College Park, Baltimore, and New York, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong has continued to build on their jazz-rock sound and bring out their best in the live concert setting through seamless live improvisation and a well-worked collection of original and cover songs.

More recently they've had the opportunity to open for UMD's annual spring concert for rapper Ludacris and have played shows in Nashville and Virginia.

They'll show you a good time.

Shared the stage with: The Brew, Strange Design, Telepath, EOTO, The Virginia Coalition, Codename, Lion Turf, Sugar Junkie, Fire in The Hole, Vespertine Movement, Zelazowa, The Flying Eyes...

Sunny Day
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong Lyrics

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It’s a sunny day, sunny day and I hope I’ll be okay
It’s a sunny day, sunny day but I fear it’s gone to waste (fear, fear,
Fear, gone, gone, gone)
It’s a funny way, funny way how my hopes turn into fears
It’s a sunny day, sunny day but I fear it’s gone to waste (fear, fear,
Fear, gone, gone, gone)

Well life goes on (life goes, life goes, life goes)

I fear I’ve gone to waste

It’s a sunny day, sunny day and my mind’s flipped upside down
It’s a sunny day, sunny day but it feels like cloudy grey (feels, feels,
Feels, gone, gone, gone)
It’s a funny way, funny way how my smiles turn into frowns
It’s a sunny day, sunny day but it feels like cloudy grey (feels, feels,
Feels, gone, gone, gone)

Well life goes on (life goes, life goes, life goes)
I fear I’ve gone to waste

It’s a sunny day, sunny day and my life has gone astray
It’s a sunny day, sunny day but it feels like pouring rain (feels, feels,
Feels, gone, gone, gone)
It’s a funny way, funny way how my hopes turn into fears
It’s a sunny day, sunny day but I fear it’s gone to waste (fear, fear,
Fear, gone, gone, gone)

Well life goes on (life goes, life goes, life goes)
I fear I’ve gone to waste

Overall Meaning

In Pigeons Playing Ping Pong’s “Sunny Day,” the lyrics express a sense of ambiguity and confusion in regards to the singer’s emotional state. While the day is sunny, providing the potential for happiness and positivity, the lyric “but I fear it’s gone to waste” suggests a disconnect between the external environment and the singer’s internal experience. As the song progresses, the singer’s emotions become increasingly tumultuous, with their happiness turning to fear and their smiles turning to frowns. The repeated refrain of “life goes on” emphasizes the idea that even in the face of emotional uncertainty, time moves forward.

The lyrics of “Sunny Day” create a powerful emotional reflection on the unpredictability of one’s internal state, despite the external factors that offer opportunities for happiness. The song’s chorus further highlights this tension, suggesting that the sunny day feels like a “cloudy grey” or even “pouring rain” due to the singer’s emotional turmoil. Despite these struggles, however, the singer acknowledges that “life goes on” and pushes forward.

Line by Line Meaning

It’s a sunny day, sunny day and I hope I’ll be okay
Despite the bright and cheery weather, I am uncertain about the future and whether everything will work out.

It’s a sunny day, sunny day but I fear it’s gone to waste (fear, fear, Fear, gone, gone, gone)
Although the day is nice, I worry that it will be wasted due to my own fears and doubts.

It’s a funny way, funny way how my hopes turn into fears
I find it ironic and strange that my positive expectations often transform into anxieties and doubts.

It’s a sunny day, sunny day and my mind’s flipped upside down
Despite the pleasant weather, my thoughts and emotions are in turmoil and confusion.

It’s a sunny day, sunny day but it feels like cloudy grey (feels, feels, Feels, gone, gone, gone)
Even though the sun is shining, I still feel a sense of depression and gloom that colors my perception.

It’s a sunny day, sunny day and my life has gone astray
The brightness of the day only accentuates the fact that my life seems to be off-track and directionless.

It’s a funny way, funny way how my smiles turn into frowns
Again I note the irony of how my initial positive response turns into a negative one.

Well life goes on (life goes, life goes, life goes)
Regardless of my conflicting emotions and doubts, life continues to move forward.

I fear I’ve gone to waste
I am afraid that I will not be able to make the most of my life and opportunities.

Contributed by Nathan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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