A Place In The Sun
The Supremes & The Temptations Lyrics

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Like a long lonely stream I keep runnin' towards a dream,
movin' on, movin' on.
Like a branch on a tree I keep reachin' to be free,
movin' on, movin' on.

'Cause there's a place in the sun where there's hope for ev'ry one,
where my poor restless heart's gotta run.
Theres' a place in the sun and before my life is done,

Got to find me a place in the sun.

Like an old dusty road
I get weary from the load,
movin' on, movin' on.
Like this tired troubled earth
I've been rollin' since my birth,
movin' on, movin' on.

'Cause there's a place in the sun where there's hope for ev'ry one,
where my poor restless heart's gotta run.

Theres' a place in the sun and before my life is done,
Got to find me a place in the sun.

Overall Meaning

The song "A Place in the Sun" by The Supremes & The Temptations is about the pursuit of a place where one belongs and feels sheltered. Throughout the lyrics, the theme of movement is explored with the singer describing their journey towards a dream. The opening line "Like a long lonely stream, I keep running towards a dream, moving on, moving on" suggests the feeling of loneliness, a desire for something distant, and the relentless pursuit of it. The comparison of the singer's journey with a branch of a tree portrays their longing for freedom and a meaningful existence.

The song's chorus emphasizes the hope for everyone to find a place in the sun, a place where their restless heart can finally be still. It's about finding hope and relief from the struggles of life. The lyrics "Got to find me a place in the sun, before my life is done" indicates a sense of urgency, that the search should be a priority because time is limited. The final verses continue with the theme of motion, comparing the singer's journey with an old, dusty road and a tired, troubled earth, all searching for a place in the sun.

Overall, the song speaks to the human desire for belonging and purpose. The lyrics describe the journey towards a place of fulfillment and contentment away from the struggles of life.

Line by Line Meaning

Like a long lonely stream I keep runnin' towards a dream, movin' on, movin' on.
I am pursuing my dream like a stream that runs for a long time and has no one to share its journey with, but I am constantly moving forward, persevering towards my goal.

Like a branch on a tree I keep reachin' to be free, movin' on, movin' on.
Just like a tree branch that keeps reaching into the sky to be free from the confines of the trunk, I am constantly moving forward and seeking freedom in my life.

'Cause there's a place in the sun where there's hope for ev'ry one, where my poor restless heart's gotta run.
There's a place in this world where everyone has the opportunity to find hope and happiness, and my restless heart knows it has to find that place to be at peace.

Theres' a place in the sun and before my life is done, Got to find me a place in the sun.
I must find that place of hope and happiness before my time in life is up, and I will not give up until I do.

Like an old dusty road I get weary from the load, movin' on, movin' on.
Like a road that has been traveled many times and is now covered in dust, I too have been through a lot and am weary, but I am still moving forward.

Like this tired troubled earth I've been rollin' since my birth, movin' on, movin' on.
Just like this earth that is tired and troubled, I too have been rolling through life since my birth, moving forward and facing challenges as they come.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Wells, Ronald N. Miller

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