Here Comes The Sun
Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel Lyrics
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And I say it's all right
Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter
Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been clear
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
And I say it's all right
It's all right
Steve Harley’s “Here Comes the Sun” is a song about the first rays of hope after a long, cold, and lonely winter. The singer welcomes the change that is brought by the approaching sunlight declaring that it’s all right. He addresses a little darling, representing someone who has suffered or been through an overwhelmingly long winter. He acknowledges that it has been long, and he can feel that winter has been lonely, but with the coming of the sun, there is reason to smile now. The singer evokes the imagery of spring approaching as he anticipates the sun by repeating “sun, sun, sun, here it comes.”
The winter symbolizes a dark and depressing time in one’s life. It could be about battling depression, or it might relate to a physical ailment or a difficult period that one has gone through. It is said that George Harrison wrote the song while he was recovering from an illness one spring, in Eric Clapton’s garden. It was produced by George Martin and recorded in 1969 by the Beatles for their Abbey Road album.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
The rising sun is visible, making its appearance after a long time
And I say it's all right
Everything is alright, life is good
Little darling, it's been a long cold lonely winter
The winter season has been unbearably long and filled with solitude
Little darling, it feels like years since it's been here
The presence of the sun has been missed for a significant period of time
Little darling, the smiles returning to the faces
People are happy and joyful again, evident by the smiles on their faces
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
The rising sun is visible once more
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been here
The absence of the sun has made it feel like an extended period of time has passed
Sun, sun, sun, here it comes
The sun is approaching and will soon be visible
Little darling, I feel that ice is slowly melting
Things are starting to thaw and feel less icy and cold
Little darling, it seems like years since it's been clear
It has been a very long time since the sky has been clear and sunny
Here comes the sun, here comes the sun
The sun is rising and becoming visible once again
And I say it's all right
Everything is good and okay
It's all right
Things are fine and there is nothing to worry about
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Written by: George Harrison
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@kenderen3736
I like this version the best. It reminds me of summer nights,hanging out with friends that are gone now,and a great era that i wish i could go back to.
@357HFC
I was in the Uk75-77 Remember this, was very impressed with this band.
@gerardwhite2689
I.m old and tired now this reminds me of when I was a young man chasing girls drinking cold lager with my friends in the best summer we have ever had what glory days they were and how I miss them and the friends that I never see anymore
@Peetmarr60
I'm an Old Wrinkly and remember 1976 like it was yesterday. Grass Fires everywhere ! Reservoirs running dry ! Water turned off with just Stand Pipes in the Road for water ! In some places just mobile tankers travelling miles to fill up. Brilliant !!! - Oh by the way, I always thought this version was far better than the Beatles' original version.
@michaelperrins7905
Had to to just check it wasn't my own comment because that's so me.
@michaelpotts9738
@@michaelperrins7905 Me to!
@shaunhammond8779
Yes so true for all off us great summer days of our lives
@weeman3571
This was a happy time in my life.
@carolgarnett8956
Good old days 😊👍
@cricketbat09
Brilliant version, given an edgier twist.