You Are My Sunshine
Stephane Grappelli and Svend Asmussen Lyrics
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That's why I'll always be around
You are the apple of my eye
Forever you'll stay in my heart
I feel like this is the beginning
Though I've loved you for a million years
And if I thought our love was ending
You are the sunshine of my life
That's why I'll always stay around
You are the apple of my eye
Forever you'll stay in my heart
You must have known that I was lonely
Because you came to my rescue
And I know that this must be heaven
How could so much love be inside of you?
You are the sunshine of my life, yeah
That's why I'll always stay around
You are the apple of my eye
Forever you'll stay in my heart
Love has joined us
Love has joined us
Let's think sweet love
The lyrics to "You are My Sunshine" by Stephane Grappelli and Svend Asmussen express a deep love and appreciation for a significant other. The song conveys the message that the person they are addressing, their "sunshine," brings joy and light into their life. The lyrics also suggest a sense of commitment and permanence in their relationship, with phrases such as "Forever you'll stay in my heart." The singer acknowledges that their love has endured for a long time, but they still feel as if it's just the beginning.
Despite the strength of their love, the singer expresses a fear of losing their significant other, and the idea of losing them causes them great emotional distress. This sentiment is expressed through the line "And if I thought our love was ending, I'd find myself drowning in my own tears." The final lines of the song celebrate their love and encourage the partners to think sweetly about their love and to reflect on its power.
Overall, the lyrics to "You are My Sunshine" are a testament to the strength and endurance of love in a committed relationship. The song expresses the idea that love can bring light and joy into a person's life and that it is a force to be cherished and celebrated.
Line by Line Meaning
You are the sunshine of my life
You are the most important and cherished person in my life
That's why I'll always be around
I will never leave your side because of how much you mean to me
You are the apple of my eye
You are the object of my affection and love
Forever you'll stay in my heart
You will always hold a special place in my heart, forever and always
I feel like this is the beginning
I feel like our love story is just beginning, despite how long we've loved each other
Though I've loved you for a million years
Despite how long I've loved you, it still feels like the first time I fell in love with you
And if I thought our love was ending
If I ever had the thought that our love was fading away
I'd find myself drowning in my own tears
I would be so heartbroken that I wouldn't be able to contain my emotions and would cry uncontrollably
You must have known that I was lonely
You must have sensed my loneliness and came into my life at the perfect moment
Because you came to my rescue
Because you helped me through a difficult time and saved me
And I know that this must be heaven
I know that being with you and feeling all this love must be what heaven feels like
How could so much love be inside of you?
How could you possibly contain so much love and give it all to me?
Love has joined us
Our love has brought us together and created a beautiful bond between us
Love has joined us
Our love has brought us together and created a beautiful bond between us
Let's think sweet love
Let's fill our minds and hearts with the sweetness of our love and cherish every moment together
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Written by: Stevie Wonder
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