SUNNY
Tucker Lyrics
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And I had nothing but shadows
Then one morning you passed
And I brightened at last
Now I greet the day and complete the day
With the sun in my heart
All my worry blew away
When you taught me how to say
Grab your coat and get your hat
Leave your worry on the doorstep
Just direct your feet
To the sunny side of the street
Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
And that happy tune is your step
Life can be so sweet
On the sunny side of the street
I used to walk in the shade
With those blues on parade
But I'm not afraid
This Rover crossed over
If I never have a cent
I'd be rich as Rockefeller
Gold dust at my feet
On the sunny side of the street
Grab your street
In Tucker's song "Sunny," the lyrics depict a change in the singer's perspective and attitude towards life after meeting someone special. In the beginning, the singer describes a life of loneliness and shadow, suggesting a bleak state of mind. However, the lyrics take a turn once the singer meets the person they are addressing in the song. The singer becomes brighter and completes their day with the sun in their heart, describing the immense joy the individual has brought them.
The chorus urges the listener to leave their worries behind and walk on the sunny side of the street. Tucker builds upon the imagery of the sunny side with playful descriptions of the pitter-pat of happy tunes, and life being as sweet as can be. The lyrics culminate when Tucker declares that even if they had nothing, they would still feel rich as Rockefeller with gold dust at their feet on the sunny side of the street.
Overall, the lyrics to "Sunny" convey a sense of hopefulness, optimism, and gratitude following the singer's life-changing encounter. Tucker's use of vivid imagery and word choices highlights the newfound joy and happiness experienced by the song's narrator.
Line by Line Meaning
Walked with no one and talked with no one
I felt lonely and isolated with no one to talk to
And I had nothing but shadows
My life felt meaningless and empty
Then one morning you passed
I met someone who changed my life
And I brightened at last
I finally felt happy and hopeful
Now I greet the day and complete the day
I wake up each day with excitement and go to bed each night feeling fulfilled
With the sun in my heart
I have a newfound sense of positivity and optimism
All my worry blew away
I no longer feel anxious or stressed
When you taught me how to say
You showed me a new way of looking at life
Grab your coat and get your hat
Let's go out and enjoy life
Leave your worry on the doorstep
Let's forget about our problems and focus on the good things
Just direct your feet
Let's go and explore the world
To the sunny side of the street
Let's look for the positives in life
Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
Listen to the sound of our footsteps as we walk and enjoy life
And that happy tune is your step
We should be happy and upbeat as we walk
Life can be so sweet
Life is full of joy and happiness
On the sunny side of the street
When we focus on the good things in life, everything feels better
I used to walk in the shade
I used to feel sad and down
With those blues on parade
I used to constantly feel depressed
But I'm not afraid
I'm no longer scared of what life might bring
This Rover crossed over
I've left my old life behind and stepped into a new one
If I never have a cent
Even if I don't have much money
I'd be rich as Rockefeller
I still have so much to be grateful for
Gold dust at my feet
I have everything I need in life
On the sunny side of the street
I have a positive outlook on life
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dorothy Fields, Jimmy McHugh
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