After the breakup of Trip Shakespeare, Dan Wilson and John Munson joined up with drummer Jacob "Jake" Slichter to form Semisonic in 1995. An E.P., Pleasure, was released that year, and their first studio full-length release, Great Divide, followed in 1996 on MCA. Although they drew a cult following among 90s powerpop fans, mainstream success eluded the group.
Semisonic's breakthrough came two years later in 1998 when their sophomore effort, Feeling Strangely Fine, reached the Top 50 chart on the strength of the hit single "Closing Time". Their international career also blossomed when another song from the album, "Secret Smile," quickly became a U.K. radio favourite in the summer of 1999, eventually peaking at #13 on the official U.K. Singles Chart.
In early 2001, the band released its third album, All About Chemistry. The single "Chemistry" was a mainstay overseas; however, the album didn't fare as well in the United States. Another song, "Over My Head," was used in the 2001 teen movie Summer Catch, and Semisonic rode the wave of various tours in and around the U.K. In the fall of 2001, Semisonic contributed their cover of the Wings classic, "Jet," for the Paul McCartney tribute CD, Listen to What the Man Said.
Semisonic has been mostly on hiatus since 2001. Band members have since pursued other projects, such as Slichter's writing career and Wilson's solo recordings They performed for the first time in years on July 14, 2006 for the Minneapolis Aquatennial. They have also been spotted performing for private parties in basements. Dan Wilson's talented songwriting has lead to massively popular collaborations with Adele and other artists.
* The song "F.N.T." was used in the 1996 movie The Long Kiss Goodnight.
* "F.N.T." was also used in the 1999 movie 10 Things I Hate about You.
* "Never You Mind" appeared on the Never Been Kissed soundtrack in 1999.
* "Chemistry" appeared on the 40 Days and 40 Nights soundtrack in 2002.
Sunshine & Chocolate
Semisonic Lyrics
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The perfect mate
And when I finally found the one
It was almost too late
Underneath the auditorium
She showed me why
I would have waited all of my life
For somebody like
Sunshine and chocolate all over me
In my mouth and on my tree
Round my body under my hat
Sunshine and chocolate just, like, that
I was alone when I woke up
And found the note
It said you surely know how to fuck
But I gotta go
I hope you find someone to take care of
And give yourself to
And until I get to kiss you again I wish you
Sunshine and chocolate every day
In your work and in your play
In your mouth and down your back
I wish you, I wish you, I wish you that
Sunshine and chocolate all over you
Over everything you do
On your body and in your mind
Sunshine, chocolate, everything fine
Now my eyes are open wide
As I travel around
Maybe some summer day I'll find
Her face in the crowd singing
Sunshine and chocolate everyday
In your work and in your play
In your mouth and down your back
I wish you, I wish you, I wish you that
Sunshine and chocolate all over you
Over everything you do
On your body and in your mind
Sunshine, chocolate, everything fine
The lyrics to Semisonic's "Sunshine & Chocolate" capture the search for the perfect mate and the bittersweet feeling of nearly missing out on that opportunity. The singer has spent their entire life searching for someone special and finally finds that person, but it almost slips away. The moment they realize this is "underneath the auditorium" when their love interest shows them why they would have waited their entire life for someone like them. The use of "sunshine and chocolate" represents the bliss and sweetness of being with the perfect person, with the imagery of it being all over the singer's body, in their mouth, on their tree, and under their hat.
The second verse takes a darker turn, with the singer waking up alone to find a note from their love interest saying they have to leave. It is clear that the love interest enjoyed their time together, but it is time for them to move on and find someone to take care of themselves. The singer is left wishing for their love interest to have the same sunshine and chocolate in their life as they wished for themselves.
The final verse leaves the possibility open for the singer to find their love interest again, perhaps through chance encounters in the future. They hope to find them again in a crowded place, singing about sunshine and chocolate. Overall, the lyrics paint a picture of the search for true love and the joy and sadness that comes with it.
Line by Line Meaning
All my life I've been looking for
I've been searching for my perfect partner for as long as I can remember
The perfect mate
The ideal person to spend my life with
And when I finally found the one
After a long time searching, I finally met the person I was looking for
It was almost too late
I met them just in time before it was too late
Underneath the auditorium
In a secret place beneath the building
She showed me why
She revealed to me why she was my perfect match
I would have waited all of my life
I would have been willing to wait my whole life for someone like her
For somebody like
For a person like her
Sunshine and chocolate all over me
Feeling happy and content, like being covered in warmth and sweetness
In my mouth and on my tree
Tasting the goodness of life, like the sweet fruit on a tree
Round my body under my hat
Feeling embraced by happiness, like a warm hug from a hat
Sunshine and chocolate just, like, that
Being surrounded by positivity and joy, as if it were that easy
I was alone when I woke up
I woke up to find myself alone
And found the note
I discovered a message left for me
It said you surely know how to fuck
The message complimented my sexual prowess
But I gotta go
The writer of the message had to leave
I hope you find someone to take care of
The writer wished me well and hoped I found someone to care for me
And give yourself to
The message expressed hope that I would be able to open myself up to another person
And until I get to kiss you again I wish you
The writer expressed a desire to see me again, but until then they wished me the following
Sunshine and chocolate every day
Happiness and joy every day, like being surrounded by warmth and sweetness
In your work and in your play
Feeling content and fulfilled in all aspects of life
In your mouth and down your back
Being surrounded by positivity and warmth, like good tastes and relaxation
I wish you, I wish you, I wish you that
Expressing a strong desire for the other person to experience happiness
Sunshine and chocolate all over you
Feeling happy and content, covered in warmth and sweetness
Over everything you do
Appearing successful and surrounded by happiness in all endeavors
On your body and in your mind
Physically and emotionally feeling a sense of well-being
Now my eyes are open wide
I am now more aware and observant of the world around me
As I travel around
While I explore the world and experience new things
Maybe some summer day I'll find
It's possible that one day in the future, something will happen
Her face in the crowd singing
I might stumble upon the woman I fell in love with, immersed in a joyous activity
Sunshine and chocolate everyday
Happiness and joy every day, like being surrounded by warmth and sweetness
I wish you, I wish you, I wish you that
Expressing a strong desire for the other person to experience happiness
Over everything you do
Appearing successful and surrounded by happiness in all endeavors
On your body and in your mind
Physically and emotionally feeling a sense of well-being
Sunshine and chocolate all over you
Feeling happy and content, covered in warmth and sweetness
Sunshine, chocolate, everything fine
A succinct way to express a life filled with positive experiences and emotions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAN WILSON
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