Stevland Hardaway Morris (né Judkins; May 13, 1950), known professionally a… Read Full Bio ↴Stevland Hardaway Morris (né Judkins; May 13, 1950), known professionally as Stevie Wonder, is an American singer-songwriter, who is credited as a pioneer and influence by musicians across a range of genres that include rhythm and blues, pop, soul, gospel, funk, and jazz. A virtual one-man band, Wonder's use of synthesizers and other electronic musical instruments during the 1970s reshaped the conventions of R&B. He also helped drive such genres into the album era, crafting his LPs as cohesive and consistent, in addition to socially conscious statements with complex compositions. Blind since shortly after his birth, Wonder was a child prodigy who signed with Motown's Tamla label at the age of 11, where he was given the professional name Little Stevie Wonder.

Wonder's single "Fingertips" was a No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1963, at the age of 13, making him the youngest artist ever to top the chart. Wonder's critical success was at its peak in the 1970s. His "classic period" began in 1972 with the releases of Music of My Mind and Talking Book, the latter featuring "Superstition", which is one of the most distinctive and famous examples of the sound of the Hohner Clavinet keyboard. His works Innervisions (1973), Fulfillingness' First Finale (1974) and Songs in the Key of Life (1976) all won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year, making him the tied-record holder for the most Album of the Year wins, with three. He is also the only artist to have won the award with three consecutive album releases. Wonder began his "commercial period" in the 1980s; he achieved his biggest hits and highest level of fame, had increased album sales, charity participation, high-profile collaborations (including Paul McCartney and Michael Jackson), political impact, and television appearances. Wonder has continued to remain active in music and political causes.

Wonder is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of over 100 million records worldwide. He has won 25 Grammy Awards (the most by a solo artist) and one Academy Award (Best Original Song, for the 1984 film The Woman in Red). Wonder has been inducted into the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Songwriters Hall of Fame. He is also noted for his work as an activist for political causes, including his 1980 campaign to make Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday a federal holiday in the U.S. In 2009, he was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace, and in 2014, he was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

Wonder was born Stevland Hardaway Judkins in Saginaw, Michigan, on May 13, 1950, the third of five children born to Lula Mae Hardaway, and the second of Hardaway's two children with Calvin Judkins. He was born six weeks premature which, along with the oxygen-rich atmosphere in the hospital incubator, resulted in retinopathy of prematurity, a condition in which the growth of the eyes is aborted and causes the retinas to detach, so he became blind.

Happier Than The Morning Sun　輝く太陽
Stevie Wonder Lyrics

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Bom bom bom bom
I'm happier than the morning sun
And that's the way you said that it would be
If I should ever bring you inside my life

I'm happier than the morning sun
And that's the way you said that it would be

If I should ever bring you inside my life

All my life I was alone
Didn't think I'd find my part
Now I see there's joy inside your arms

Every day I searched for the star
That never was in the sky
And now I see this star is on earth

And I'm happier than the morning sun
And that's the way you said that I would be
If I gave you a chance to come inside my life

And I am happier than the morning sun
And that's the way it will always be
Ever since the day you came inside of my life

Bom bom bom bom bom bom bom bom bom
Bom bom bom I love you

Bom bom bom bom bom bom bom bom bom
Bom bom bom I love you

And I'm happier than the morning sun
And that's the way you said that it would be
If I should ever bring you inside my life

I'm happier than the morning sun
That's the way you said it would be
If I should ever bring you inside my life

Bom bom bom bom bom bom bom bom bom
Bom bom bom bom bom bom

Bom bom bom bom bom bom bom bom bom
Bom bom bom I love you

Bom bom bom bom bom bom bom bom bom

Bom bom bom I love you

Happier than the morning sun
That's the way you said it would be
If I should ever bring you inside my life

I'm happier than the stars above
That's the way you said that it would be
If I should ever bring you inside of my life

I believe that everyone should be
Happier than the morning sun
Happier than the morning sun

Happier than the morning sun
Happier than the morning sun

Overall Meaning

In Stevie Wonder's song "Happier Than the Morning Sun," the singer celebrates the joy and happiness that he's experiencing since bringing someone special into his life. The song is built around a simple melody, and the lyrics repeat the central message of the song again and again, reinforcing the key idea that the love in his life has brought him a newfound sense of contentment and satisfaction. In the early verses of the song, the singer reflects on the loneliness and isolation that he felt before meeting his love, searching for a star that he could never seem to find. But with this person by his side, he no longer feels alone in the world, and he marvels at the beauty of the star that he's discovered on earth.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is deeply in love with the person who has brought him so much joy. He repeats the simple phrase "I love you" over and over again, reinforcing the depth of his feelings. The repetition of this phrase, combined with the simple melody and catchy, upbeat rhythm of the song, makes it an infectious celebration of love and happiness.

One of the most interesting things about "Happier Than the Morning Sun" is its simplicity. The lyrics and melody are both incredibly straightforward, and the song relies on repetition and a simple arrangement to create its impact. But despite this simplicity, the song is deeply moving, conveying a sense of joy and wonder that is hard to resist. Additionally, the song was released as a single in 1977 and later appeared on Stevie Wonder's album "Hotter Than July," becoming a fan favorite and one of the most memorable tracks on the album.

Line by Line Meaning

Bom bom bom bom bom bom bom bom bom Bom bom bom bom
The repetition of the phrase 'Bom bom bom' creates a rhythmic beat that sets the tone of the song.

I'm happier than the morning sun And that's the way you said that it would be If I should ever bring you inside my life
The singer is expressing their intense and unparalleled happiness since the person they love has entered their life, and they acknowledge that they were told it would be this way.

All my life I was alone Didn't think I'd find my part Now I see there's joy inside your arms
The singer never imagined they would find someone to share their life with, but they've found joy and fulfillment in being with the person they love.

Every day I searched for the star That never was in the sky And now I see this star is on earth
The artist was searching for something that they thought was unattainable, but they've found it in the person they love.

And I am happier than the morning sun And that's the way it will always be Ever since the day you came inside of my life
The artist is emphasizing the deep and enduring happiness they feel since meeting the person they love and how they know it will last.

Bom bom bom bom bom bom bom bom bom Bom bom bom I love you
The singer expresses their love through the same rhythmic beat as before.

Happier than the morning sun That's the way you said it would be If I should ever bring you inside my life
The singer reiterates how happy they are since meeting their love and acknowledges that the person they love foretold this happiness.

I'm happier than the stars above That's the way you said that it would be If I should ever bring you inside of my life
Compared to the vastness of space and the stars, the artist is even happier since the person they love is in their life.

I believe that everyone should be Happier than the morning sun Happier than the morning sun Happier than the morning sun Happier than the morning sun
The artist believes that love can bring happiness to anyone and that everyone deserves to feel as happy as they do.

Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: STEVIE WONDER

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