A Place In The Sun
The Young Rascals 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 lyrics to The Young Rascals' song "A Place In The Sun" express the concept of moving forward to find a place of happiness and fulfillment. The singer compares himself to "a long lonely stream" and "an old dusty road," both of which continue on their paths despite obstacles and hardships. He uses the metaphor of a tree branch reaching for freedom to express his longing to break free from whatever is holding him back.


The chorus repeats the phrase "There's a place in the sun where there's hope for every one," emphasizing the idea that there is a better future awaiting him. He speaks of the need to find this place before his life is over, suggesting that time is of the essence in pursuing one's dreams.


Overall, the lyrics convey a message of perseverance and hope, encouraging listeners to keep pushing forward in search of the best possible outcome.


Line by Line Meaning

Like a long lonely stream I keep runnin' towards a dream,
I feel like I'm traveling alone towards my dreams, and I'm always moving forward.


movin' on, movin' on.
I'm constantly pushing forward, not allowing myself to become stagnant.


Like a branch on a tree I keep reachin' to be free,
I'm trying to break free from restraints, like a branch reaching for the sky.


movin' on, movin' on.
My desire for freedom and growth keeps propelling me forward.


'Cause there's a place in the sun where there's hope for ev'ry one,
I believe there's a place of happiness and positivity for everyone to find.


where my poor restless heart's gotta run.
My heart longs for this place of hope, and I will keep searching for it.


Theres' a place in the sun and before my life is done,
I'm determined to find that place of hope and happiness before my life is over.


Got to find me a place in the sun.
I feel confident that I will find my place of hope and positivity if I keep moving forward with determination.


Like an old dusty road I get weary from the load,
Sometimes my journey can be long and tiring, and I feel weighed down.


movin' on, movin' on.
But I refuse to let that weariness stop me from pushing forward and seeking my place in the sun.


Like this tired troubled earth I've been rollin' since my birth,
I feel like I've been traveling through a troubled world my whole life, always trying to find my place.


movin' on, movin' on.
But even with the challenges and obstacles, I won't give up my search for that place of hope and happiness.




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

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Comments from YouTube:

@angelof2941

Eddie killed it on the vocals and Felix is really jammin on that Hammond—-this song should’ve been a hit!

@suebroski7479

Rascals are still the best and Felix and Gene still perform❤❤❤❤

@jerryk.1570

JESPER...Listened to this song over and over when I was about 12-13; 66 NOW!!! The Rascals were fabulous then and I still enjoy listening today.

@masamasa227

from Japan!
Japanese artist SHOGO HAMADA
I liked "a place in the sun", so when I looked it up, I found out that it was the rascals version, and I found it! Thank you very much!

@suebroski7479

I love Eddie's voice in this song.

@stillstanding6031

Love you, Eddie. You're the best.

@philiptucci2458

Very beautiful piece of music, legendary Hall of Fame group, Eddie & Felix are great singers

@jesperpoullarsen8061

I bought this record when it first came out here in Denmark back in 1967 (I still got it!). I just love its sound and will ever do (I'm 70 now!)

@dianeherk2359

I love it

@irishlamb4018

I bought it in 1968 Frankfurt Germany Iwas a 18 year old soldier in the army still love hearing it.

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