You Are My Sunshine
Pine Ridge Boys Lyrics
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My only sunshine.
You make me happy,
When skys are grey.
You never noticed,
How much I love you.
So please don't take my sunshine away.
While I was sleeping,
I dreamt I held you in my arms.
But when I awoke dear,
You were not with me,
So I hung my head and cried.
You are my sunshine,
My only sunshine.
You make me happy,
When skies are grey.
You never noticed,
How much I love you.
So please don't take my sunshine away.
The other night dear,
While I was sleeping,
I dreamt I held you in my arms.
But when I awoke dear,
You were not with me,
So I hung my head and cried.
Pine Ridge Boys's song "You Are My Sunshine" is a tribute to a loved one who holds a special place in the singer's life. The lyrics talk about how this person is like the sun, brightening up their days and making them happy even when things seem bleak. The singer emphasizes how much they love this person, but feel that their love has gone unnoticed. The fear of losing this person seems to be a looming presence as the singer pleads for their sunshine not to be taken away.
The second verse has a different tone as it speaks of a dream in which the singer is holding their loved one, only to wake up and find that it was just a dream. The sadness and disappointment in this realization is palpable as the singer hangs their head in defeat. These lyrics could be interpreted as a plea to their loved one to not leave them, as they fear the loss of this sunshine in their life would leave them heartbroken.
Line by Line Meaning
You are my sunshine,
You are the light in my life, the one who brings me joy and happiness.
My only sunshine.
You are the one and only bright spot in my world.
You make me happy,
Your presence in my life fills me with joy and happiness.
When skies are grey.
Even in the darkest of times, you brighten up my world.
You never noticed,
You never realized the depth and intensity of my love for you.
How much I love you.
My love for you is immense, and you are the only one I truly care for.
So please don't take my sunshine away.
Please don't leave me, for without you, my world would be dark and bleak.
The other night dear,
On another night, my thoughts wandered to you.
While I was sleeping,
As I slumbered, my subconscious longed for you.
I dreamt I held you in my arms.
In my dream, I could feel your embrace and I was content.
But when I awoke dear,
But as I woke up, reality set in.
You were not with me,
You were not physically present by my side.
So I hung my head and cried.
And I couldn't help but shed tears as I missed you.
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Lyrics:
[Verse 1]
The other night, dear, as I lay sleeping
I dreamed I held you in my arms
But when I awoke, dear, I was mistaken
And I hung my head and cried
[Chorus]
You are my sunshine, my only, only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are grey
You'll never know, dear, how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away
[Verse 2]
You told me once, dear, that you loved me
That nothing else could come between
But now you've left me for another
And you’ve shattered all of my dreams
[Chorus]
You are my sunshine, my only, only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are grey
You'll never know, dear, how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away
[Verse 3]
I'll always love you and make you happy
If you’ll only say the same
But if you leave me for another
You'll regret it all some day
[Chorus]
You are my sunshine, my only, only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are grey
You'll never know, dear, how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away
His eyes hold an entire galaxy 💍🖤
The other night dear, as I lay sleeping
I dreamed I held you in my arms
But when I awoke, dear, I was mistaken
Then I hung my head and cried
You are my sunshine, my only only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray
You'll never know dear, how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away
You told me once, dear, that you loved me
That nothing else could come between
But now you've left me for another
And you shattered all of my dreams
You are my sunshine, my only only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray
You'll never know dear, how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away
I'll always love you and make you happy
If you'll only say the same
But if you leave me for another
You'll regret it all some day
You are my sunshine, my only only sunshine
You make me happy when skies are gray
You'll never know dear, how much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away <3
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RoyGitsu
Thats what i do 😂😂
Cat Friends
😊
sisi
Yess.. Meh!!
Margaret Dennis
me too
Thomas Kehr
Yep.
M Wiggs
My father dedicated this song to my mother back in 1941. Mom told me that he sang that song to her just before he died in 1953 of Leukemia (I was 4 at the time). I'm 70 now and just found this recording today. I wish he had lived long enough for me to get to know him. At least I have the song that he would have heard....
Kevin Saliba
My mom used to sing it in our house
When I was young
I am 56 now
Carol Howell
We had this song played at my dad's funeral.
Ahnaf Quader
I wish you good health and a long, prosperous life...…. God bless