The composition contains key changes and metric anomalies, and closes with voices chanting the song title. Together with its lyrics celebrating romantic love and sunshine, the recording contrasts with the more austere and experimental aesthetic of Revolver. Among music critics, some writers have welcomed the song's lightheartedness while others view it as a track that dilutes the album's strengths.
Good Day Sunshine
The Beatles Lyrics
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Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
I need to laugh, and when the sun is out
I've got something I can laugh about
I feel good, in a special way
I'm in love and it's a sunny day
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
We take a walk, the sun is shining down
Burns my feet as they touch the ground
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
And then we lie, beneath a shady tree
I love her and she's loving me
She feels good, she knows she's looking fine
I'm so proud to know that she is mine
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
The Beatles' song "Good Day Sunshine" is a cheerful tune that portrays the positive mood of a sunny day. The repetition of "Good day sunshine" emphasizes the happiness felt by the singer, which is further explored in the subsequent verses. The lyrics express the idea that the presence of the sun can bring about feelings of joy and laughter, and the natural surroundings experienced on a walk can add to this upbeat atmosphere.
The singer seems to be in love, called out by the line "I'm in love and it's a sunny day," which suggests that the positive energy of the day is tied to their romantic feelings. The joy and pride in their relationship are then depicted in the final verse as they lie beneath the shade of a tree. The overall feeling is one of contentment and appreciation for life's simple pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
Good day sunshine
The singer is having a good day with lots of sunshine
Good day sunshine
The good day with lots of sunshine continues
Good day sunshine
The singer is still happy with the sunshine
I need to laugh, and when the sun is out
The singer needs to have some fun, and sunny weather is the perfect time for that
I've got something I can laugh about
The singer has something that is amusing and can make them laugh
I feel good, in a special way
The singer feels happy and excited about life, especially on this sunny day
I'm in love and it's a sunny day
The singer is in love, and the sunny day just adds to their happiness
We take a walk, the sun is shining down
The singer and their companion are taking a walk in the sunshine
Burns my feet as they touch the ground
The sun is so hot that the singer's feet are starting to burn as they walk
And then we lie, beneath a shady tree
The singer and their companion find some relief from the sun by resting under a shady tree
I love her and she's loving me
The singer is in a loving relationship with their companion
She feels good, she knows she's looking fine
The singer's companion is also feeling happy and confident on this sunny day
I'm so proud to know that she is mine
The singer is proud and happy to be in a relationship with their companion
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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@Seainflames
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
I need to laugh, and when the sun is out
I've got something I can laugh about
I feel good, in a special way
I'm in love and it's a sunny day
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
We take a walk, the sun is shining down
Burns my feet as they touch the ground
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
And then we lie, beneath a shady tree
I love her and she's loving me
She feels good, she knows she's looking fine
I'm so proud to know that she is mine
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
Good day sunshine
@doodledangernoodle2517
The best song for an alarm. It starts off calm with the piano as to not startle you awake, then kicks in with the drums and the peppy melody.
@pigmilkmusicfarm
Oooooooo
@eliboybherrera7890
Best alarm for me is Don't Let Me Down. The intro itself will wake my neighborhood
@iwantobeamagicalboy
It's true, I use this song as my alarm, it makes the process of waking up easier <3
@Neogarcilaso
@Eli Boy B Herrera
Too sad for me
@denniswilliams-gw3xi
!!!!!!!!!!!@#@#@#@#@@@@@@@yeayeayea!
@WhileMyGuineaPigGentlyWheeks
This song is like sunshine shining to my ears then my heart! Like a smile in a song
@David_Thompson
Great song/video! One of my favourite Beatles covers is this version of "Good Day Sunshine" by the MonaLisa Twins (they've done many other excellent Beatles covers) - enjoy!
https://youtu.be/dhxQKyX2qpk
@timothybradley7414
Paul's optimistic songs. These type of songs always lift me up
@justinwatch
As opposed to Lennon's depressing philosophical garble