You Are My Sunshine
Reflector Lyrics


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The other night dear, as I lay sleeping
I dreamed I held you in my arms
But when I awoke, dear, I was mistaken
So I hung my head and I cried.

You are my sunshine, my 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 will only say the same.
But if you leave me and love another,
You'll regret it all some day:

You are my sunshine, my 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, you really loved me
And no one else could come between.
But not you've left me and love another;
You have shattered all of my dreams:

You are my sunshine, my 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

In all my dreams, dear, you seem to leave me
When I awake my poor heart pains.
So when you come back and make me happy
I'll forgive you dear, I'll take all the blame.

You are my sunshine, my 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

Overall Meaning

The song "You Are My Sunshine" by The Reflector is a heartfelt love song that expresses the singer's hope and desire to be with the person he loves. The lyrics are simple, yet moving, and capture the feeling of love and longing.


The song begins with the singer dreaming of holding his love in his arms, only to wake up and realize it was just a dream. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which expresses his deep love and the fear of losing it. He promises to always love and make his love happy, but warns that if she leaves him, she will regret it someday.


The chorus of the song, "You are my sunshine, my 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," is the most memorable part of the song. It is a simple but powerful expression of the singer's love, and the fear of losing it.


Overall, "You Are My Sunshine" is a classic love song that has stood the test of time. It is a beautiful expression of love and longing, and its simple lyrics and melody make it a timeless classic.


Line by Line Meaning

The other night dear, as I lay sleeping
As I slept, I dreamed of you


I dreamed I held you in my arms
In my dream, we were physically close


But when I awoke, dear, I was mistaken
Unfortunately, reality is not the same as the dream


So I hung my head and I cried
My disappointment was intense, making me cry


You are my sunshine, my only sunshine
You bring happiness and warmth to my life


You make me happy when skies are gray
Even on difficult or sad days, your presence brings joy


You'll never know dear, how much I love you
I may never be able to fully express how deeply I care for you


Please don't take my sunshine away
I fear losing the happiness you bring to my life


I'll always love you and make you happy,
My love for you is unwavering and my goal is to bring you joy


If you will only say the same.
I hope you feel the same way about me


But if you leave me and love another,
If you choose to walk away from our love and be with someone else


You'll regret it all some day:
You will eventually feel remorse for your decision


You told me once, dear, you really loved me
You previously expressed deep affection and devotion to me


And no one else could come between.
You believed that our love was unbreakable


But now you've left me and love another;
Now, however, you have left me for another


You have shattered all of my dreams:
Your departure has destroyed everything I hoped for and imagined with you


In all my dreams, dear, you seem to leave me
Even in my dreams, I am haunted by the fear of losing you


When I awake my poor heart pains.
This fear becomes intense pain when I wake up to the reality of your absence


So when you come back and make me happy
If you were to return and rekindle our love, bringing joy to my life once again


I'll forgive you dear, I'll take all the blame.
I am willing to forgive any wrongs and take responsibility for any problems in our relationship




Writer(s): Reflector

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@adekurniawanadhen5089

you are my sunshine


The other night dear, as I lay sleeping
I dreamed I held you in my arms
But when I awoke, dear, I was mistaken
So I hung my head and I cried

#
You are my sunshine, my 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 will only say the same
But if you leave me and love another
You'll regret it all some day

#
You are my sunshine, my 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, you really loved me
And no one else could come between
But now you've left me and love another
You have shattered all of my dreams


#
You are my sunshine, my 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

In all my dreams, dear, you seem to leave me
When I awake my poor heart pains
So when you come back and make me happy
I'll forgive you dear, I'll take all the blame


#
You are my sunshine, my 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



All comments from YouTube:

@giantkiller56

Damn, this song is lit! Who would've ever thought a freakin' pharmaceutical commercial would've introduced me to this banger?

@music4thedeaf

i feel like i listened to this song like 6 years ago here on youtube. but yeah I'm here from the commercial too

@ronin4580

Go Blue!

@stuartadamsrailfanningvideos

This song is awesome!

@thenextgreatamericannoveli3898

@Stuart Adams Railfanning Videos Here is the song from the commercial: https://ffm.to/uaremysunshine. From our band The Next Great American Novelist, enjoy!

@afterallthistimealways1783

Honestly !! I kept hearing the commercial and finally looked into it this is so good !!

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@orialspringer4371

I really love this version

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Really like this version! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

@mobileautorepairs2169

Sunshine has never sounded so good! Punk Rock Grunge 4eva!

@sayoriallmeyda8608

Verdade

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