Laugh As The Sun
Rusted Root Lyrics


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I get so nervous when the spirits hide
I can't wait until that bright light shines, yeah
Never did run, never did hide
Waitin' to see your bright light shine
We'll wait till the mornin' comes
We'll laugh as the sun
Bright and loud, ha, ha, ha!
Yes, we'll laugh as the sun
Laugh as the sun
And we're gonna laugh as the sun
Laugh as the sun
And we're gonna laugh as the sun
Laugh as the sun
And we're gonna laugh as the sun
Laugh as the sun

I get so nervous when you leave my world
But I'll laugh as the sun
When the bright mornin' comes
Yes, we'll laugh as the sun
Laugh as the sun
We're gonna laugh as the sun
Laugh as the sun
Well, we're gonna laugh as the sun
Laugh as the sun
Well, we're gonna laugh as the sun
Laugh as the sun
Well, we're gonna laugh as the sun
Laugh as the sun

Well, we're goin'

Won't you hold me now?
Won't you hold me now?
Won't you hold me now?

I get so nervous when you leave my world
But I'll laugh as the sun when the bright mornin' comes
Yes, we'll laugh as the sun
We'll laugh as the sun
Laugh as the sun
Yes, we'll laugh as the sun
Laugh as the sun
Yes, we'll laugh as the sun




Laugh as the sun
Yes, we'll laugh as the sun

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rusted Root's "Laugh As The Sun" depict a sense of nervousness and anxiety that is juxtaposed with the hope that comes from waiting for the bright light to shine. The singer is waiting for the moment when everything will be okay and they can laugh as the sun rises. The repetition of the line "We'll wait until the morning comes" highlights the sense of anticipation and the need to hold on until the moment of release arrives.


The use of the word "spirit" in the first line hints at a deeper, spiritual meaning to the lyrics. It suggests that the nervousness and anxiety that the singer is experiencing may be related to some sort of spiritual journey they are going through. The repeated use of the phrase "laugh as the sun" reinforces the idea that something positive is on the horizon - the bright light that will shine and bring relief.


Overall, the lyrics to "Laugh As The Sun" are a meditation on the idea of patience and waiting for something good to come. The singer acknowledges that they feel nervous and afraid, but they are holding on to hope and waiting for the moment when everything will be okay.


Line by Line Meaning

I get so nervous when the spirits hide
The singer feels apprehensive when they cannot sense or feel the spiritual world.


I can't wait until that bright light shines, yeah
The singer eagerly awaits the coming of a bright and positive force in their life.


Never did run, never did hide
The singer has never avoided or fled from challenges or obstacles in their life.


Waitin' to see your bright light shine
The artist is anticipating the arrival of a positive force or energy in someone else's life.


We'll wait till the mornin' comes
The artist will remain patient and wait for the arrival of a new day or opportunity to arise.


We'll laugh as the sun
The singer will embrace the new opportunities and positive energy that come with a new day.


Bright and loud, ha, ha, ha!
The singer will face the new day with an energetic and optimistic attitude.


Yes, we'll laugh as the sun
The artist reaffirms their commitment to embracing new opportunities and positivity in their life.


Won't you hold me now?
The artist seeks comfort or reassurance from a loved one.


I get so nervous when you leave my world
The artist feels anxious when someone they care about is absent from their life.


But I'll laugh as the sun when the bright mornin' comes
Despite their anxiety, the singer will still embrace the new day and any positive energy it brings.


We're gonna laugh as the sun
The artist reiterates their intention to approach new opportunities and positivity with optimism and joy.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JENN WERTZ, JIM DISPIRITO, JIM DONOVAN, JOHN BUYNAK, LIZ BERLIN, MICHAEL GLABICKI, PATRICK NORMAN

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