The band released their self-titled first album in March 1995 via PopLlama Records. After they garnered massive acclaim, Columbia Records quickly signed them. The album peaked at number six on the Billboard 200 and has shipped over three million copies. The RIAA has certified it as triple platinum. Songs "Peaches", "Kitty", "Lump", and "Dune Buggy" received major airplay.
Their 1996 follow-up album, "II", did not reach the same acclaim, though it reached the top forty on the Billboard 2000. Single "Mach 5" also garnered some airplay. The band then fell of the radar for many listeners, dropped by their major label. However, their albums of the new millennium, 'Freaked Out and Small' followed by 'Love Everybody' and 'These Are the Good Times People' (released in 2000, 2004, and 2008, respectively), picked up positive critical reviews, such as from the All Music Guide. Although their touring schedule became more sporadic into the 00s and 10s, they continue to perform and satisfy audiences with their off-beat humor and catchy hooks.
Sunshine
The Presidents of the United States of America Lyrics
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You're the one, you're the sunshine.
You're the one, you're the sunshine.
Every time I see you.
Every time I see you,
Every time.
You're the one, you're the sunshine.
You're the one, you're the sunshine.
Oh...
And I want to be near you.
And I want to be where you are.
You're a steak and I spear you.
You sell beers and a sparkle star.
Nestled between a worm and rock.
Snuggle it down for sleep time.
Long, lazy afternoon, spent shearing poodles in the park.
[Chorus]
Oh...
And I want to be near you.
And I let you to dance on my feet.
If I squint I can hear you,
Playing all day long in the street.
I look for your racecar
Out on the highway,
Then you go zooming by me
In your special zooming lane.
[Chorus]
Oh...
You're the one.
The song 'Sunshine' by The Presidents of the United States of America is a joyful and upbeat tune that celebrates the joy and optimism of being in love. The chorus repeats the phrase "You're the one, you're the sunshine" several times, emphasizing the importance of the love interest in the life of the singer. The lyrics describe the singer’s adoration for their love interest and their desire to be near them all the time. The lyrics speak of the love interest being like a "sparkle star" and a steak that is "spear[ed]." The singer also enjoys spending lazy afternoons with their love interest or watching them race down the highway in a fast car.
Overall, the song is about the beauty of love, the importance of spending time with the person you care about and the happiness that comes from being in love. The whole song has a very playful and fun tone. The upbeat tempo, coupled with cheerful lyrics, makes it perfect for a dance party or just for feeling good.
Line by Line Meaning
You're the one, you're the sunshine.
You are the source of happiness and joy for me.
You're the one, you're the sunshine.
You are the only one who brings light into my life.
Every time I see you.
Every moment spent with you brightens my day.
Every time I see you,
Seeing you always puts a smile on my face.
Every time.
No matter when or where, seeing you always brings joy.
And I want to be near you.
I feel the need to be close to you.
And I want to be where you are.
Being around you is where I want to be.
You're a steak and I spear you.
You are the meat of my life, the one thing that satisfies me.
You sell beers and a sparkle star.
You bring me comfort and joy, like a cold beer under a shining star.
Nestled between a worm and rock.
Being close to you feels safe, like hiding in between the smallest, safest places.
Snuggle it down for sleep time.
Just the thought of you makes me feel cozy and comfortable.
Long, lazy afternoon, spent shearing poodles in the park.
The idea of spending a relaxed day together, doing something silly like giving poodles haircuts, sounds like happiness to me.
If I squint I can hear you.
Even when you're not there, the memory of you is so clear in my mind.
Playing all day long in the street.
The idea of you being carefree and happy, playing like a child in the street, warms my heart.
I look for your racecar, out on the highway.
The excitement of trying to spot you doing something fun, like driving a racecar, gives me joy.
Then you go zooming by me, in your special zooming lane.
Seeing you enjoying life fills me with happiness, and I am happy to just watch you go by.
You're the one.
Out of everyone and everything, you are the most important thing to me.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER WELDON BALLEW, DAVID MICHAEL DEDERER
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