I Was Made for Sunny Days
The Weepies Lyrics


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I went to the market,
Though it was threatening rain.
I was late to the station,
Swore I'd missed that train.
And the streets filled with umbrellas
And we all looked the same.
But I'm the one whose waiting
'Til the sun comes out again.

[Chorus]
I say, I was made for sunny days.
I made due with gray, but I didn't stay.
I was made for sunny days,
And I was made for you.

Found the book you gave me,
When we were first in bloom
When I thought that you might save me
From the dark side of the moon.
Instead we both went walking
Through the shadows and the gloom,
And we never did stop talking
You still light up the room.

[Chorus]

Ooh ooh-oh-oh the nights are longer.
Ooh ooh-oh-oh you make me stronger.
And the late light lingers on the grass.
And the nights are dark but then they pass.
They don't seem so deep.
I'm still losing sleep, but I don't mind,
No, I don't mind.

I got you a winter jacket
That our baby wears around,
And we chase him through the springtime
When the sleeves drag on the ground.
And every hour we're working,
And work and play are bound.
And every day is Sunday,
'Cause the sun comes dancing down.

[Chorus]

I was made for sunny days.
I made due with gray, but I didn't stay.
I was made for sunny days,
And I was made for you.




I was made for sunny days,
And I was made for you.

Overall Meaning

"I Was Made for Sunny Days" by The Weepies is a song that celebrates the ability to find joy in life even when things don't go according to plan. The lyrics of the first verse describe a rainy day where the singer is running late to catch a train. She finds herself among many others holding umbrellas, all dressed similarly. But, rather than succumb to the dreary mood that the weather suggests, she patiently waits for the sun to come out again. This verse identifies the singer as someone who looks on the bright side of life and doesn't let the obstacles that come in her way to deter her.


The second verse of the song speaks about a book that the singer's partner gave her at an earlier stage of their relationship. This section identifies the singer as someone who holds onto memories, even painful ones, with fondness. She recognizes that her journey hasn't gone according to plan, but she sees how her experiences have allowed her to grow and learn about herself. Likewise, she acknowledges her partner's role in this process and finds solace in their shared journey.


Line by Line Meaning

I went to the market,
I went out even though the weather was bad.


Though it was threatening rain.
Although there were ominous signs of rain.


I was late to the station,
I missed the train I was supposed to catch.


Swore I'd missed that train.
I was convinced that the train had already left.


And the streets filled with umbrellas
Everyone was carrying an umbrella to protect themselves from the rain.


And we all looked the same.
We all had the same dreary expression because of the bad weather.


But I'm the one whose waiting
I'm the one who's waiting for the sun to come out.


'Til the sun comes out again.
I will wait patiently for the weather to improve and the sun to come out.


[Chorus]
Refrain


I say, I was made for sunny days.
I am happiest on bright and sunny days.


I made due with gray, but I didn't stay.
I can tolerate bad weather but I won't remain unhappy forever.


And I was made for you.
I was destined to be with you because we both love sunshine and good weather.


Found the book you gave me,
I came across the book you gave me earlier.


When we were first in bloom
When we were in the first flush of love.


When I thought that you might save me
At a time when I believed that being with you would make me happier.


From the dark side of the moon.
From the unknown, difficult, or unpleasant aspects of life.


Instead we both went walking
We both traveled the difficult path.


Through the shadows and the gloom,
Amidst the hardships and difficulties of life.


And we never did stop talking
We always had each other to talk to and rely on.


You still light up the room.
You still bring light and happiness into my life.


[Chorus]
Refrain


Ooh ooh-oh-oh the nights are longer.
The dark nights seem never-ending.


Ooh ooh-oh-oh you make me stronger.
You give me the strength and support to get through difficult times.


And the late light lingers on the grass.
Even on the darkest days, there is some brightness and beauty to be found.


And the nights are dark but then they pass.
The dark nights will eventually come to an end.


They don't seem so deep.
The dark times do not feel as overwhelming as they once did.


I'm still losing sleep, but I don't mind,
I am still struggling, but it does not bother me as much as it once did.


No, I don't mind.
I am okay with the current situation.


I got you a winter jacket
I purchased a winter jacket for you.


That our baby wears around,
Our child now wears the jacket that was meant for you.


And we chase him through the springtime
We play and run after our child in the springtime.


When the sleeves drag on the ground.
When the jacket is too big for him and the sleeves trail on the ground.


And every hour we're working,
We are always working, either at our jobs or at home.


And work and play are bound.
Our work and play are intertwined and inseparable.


And every day is Sunday,
Every day feels like a relaxing and happy Sunday.


'Cause the sun comes dancing down.
Because the sun brings light, happiness, and joy into our lives.


[Chorus]
Refrain


I was made for sunny days,
I am meant to be happiest on bright and sunny days.


And I was made for you.
I was meant to be with you because we both love sunshine and good weather.




Lyrics © STEVE TANNEN MUSIC, DEB TALAN MUSIC

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@grigorasgabriel951

* Sing along *
I went to the market
Though it was threatening rain
I was late to the station
So I missed that train
And the streets filled with umbrellas
And we all looked the same
But I'm the one who's waiting
'Til the sun comes out again

I was made for sunny days
I made do with grey, but I didn't stay
I was made for sunny days
And I was made for you

Found a book you gave me
When we were first in bloom
When I thought that you might save me
From the dark side of the moon
Instead we both went walking
Through the shadows and the gloom
And we never did stop talking
And you still light up the room

Oh, the nights are longer
Oh, you make me stronger
And the late light lingers on the grass
And the nights are dark but then they pass
They don't seem so deep
I'm still losing sleep but I don't mind,
No I don't mind

Got you a winter jacket
That our baby wears around
And we chase him through the springtime
And the sleeves drag on the ground
And every hour we're working
And work and play are bound
And every day is Sunday
'Cause the sun comes dancing down



All comments from YouTube:

@michaelmiller5056

Heard this song at the supermarket. Alone in an aisle. I have loved the Weepies for 2 decades. Recognized the sound/vocals, and typing the chorus lyrics into google confirmed it. I understand this song is older. Still excellent!

@DaddysTaz

i heard this on the radio and it TOTALLY FREAKING MADE MY DAY!!! what a gorgeous tune and lyrics, especially!

@lukeknipe6973

What a sweet recording. Drums are dialed in beautifully (that snare!), and the vocal mix on the choruses and bridge is subtle and gorgeous. And that bass player, OMG. The whole thing's just ear candy. I know nothing about this band, but man... someone really knew what they were doing.

@The56sngr

Well said! I couldn't agree with you more. Lovin'it!

@stevev1107

It all just clicks together.

@The56sngr

@@stevev1107 Yea... it hit me the same way... I was looking for a wedding song and when I found it I simply had to listen to a whole lot of wonderful tunes by this band. For me it started with : " https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQCWPcYD5nQ "

@felixhaggblom7562

One of the most important groups for me. Got me through some really hard times, and never gets old.

@injusticeanywherethreatens265

I hope your days are sunnier now.

@felixhaggblom7562

@@injusticeanywherethreatens265 They sure are, thank you :)

@KettiexD

They can't write a bad song! I am obsessed with this

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