"Good Day Sunshine" is a song by the English rock band The Beatles from the… Read Full Bio ↴"Good Day Sunshine" is a song by the English rock band The Beatles from their 1966 album Revolver. It was written mainly by Paul McCartney and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. McCartney was influenced by The Lovin' Spoonful's contemporaneous hit single "Daydream" and intended it as a song in the style of said single.

Good Day Sunshine
The Beatles Lyrics

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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

Overall Meaning

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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