As her names suggests (in Portuguese "da Mata" means "from the forest") is a force of nature. This singer and composer cannot play all the instruments, but she has an overt musicality. She gathers more than 250 compositions in book notes and tapes which she always carries in her purse. Before her debut album brought her name into the spotlight, many artists recorded some of her songs. One of them, Chico César pushed for making her compositions more famous in Brazil.
Sunshine on My Shoulders
Vanessa da Mata Lyrics
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Sunshine
Sunshine
Sunshine
(Ah ah ah ah) Sunshine
Ah ah ah ah
Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely
Sunshine, almost always makes me high
If I had a day I could give you
I'd give to you a day just like today
If I had a song that I could sing for you
I'd sing a song to make you feel this way
If I had a tale that I could tell you
I'd tell a tale sure to make you smile
If I had a wish that I could wish for you
I'd make a wish for sunshine all the while
Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely
Sunshine, almost always, makes me high
Almost always, makes me high
Makes me high, makes me high
Sunshine, sunshine
Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
The warm feeling of the sun on my shoulders brings me immense joy and happiness.
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
The brightness of the sun in my eyes can be overwhelming and bring tears to my eyes.
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely
The reflection of sunlight on water creates a beautiful and enchanting sight.
Sunshine, almost always makes me high
The presence of sunshine has a euphoric effect on me, often elevating my spirits and making me feel elated.
If I had a day I could give you
If I had the power, I would offer you a perfect day filled with joy and happiness.
I'd give to you a day just like today
I would grant you a day similar to the present one, where the sunshine brings delight and contentment.
If I had a song that I could sing for you
If I possessed a song dedicated to you, I would use it to express the same joy and happiness that sunshine brings.
I'd sing a song to make you feel this way
I would sing a song to evoke the same emotions within you as sunshine does in me, aiming to make you experience the same happiness and positivity.
If I had a tale that I could tell you
If I had a captivating story, I would share it with you to bring a smile to your face and fill you with delight.
I'd tell a tale sure to make you smile
I would narrate an engaging and pleasant story that is certain to bring a joyful expression to your face.
If I had a wish that I could wish for you
If I had the ability to grant you a wish, I would use it to ensure that you are surrounded by sunshine and happiness continually.
I'd make a wish for sunshine all the while
I would specifically wish for a life filled with sunshine and all the positive emotions it represents, wishing for your perpetual happiness.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Michael C. Taylor, John Denver, Richard L. Kniss
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Patricia Castro
meu filho se chama Sunshine em favor da versão original do John Denver, mas confesso que essa versão tá MUITO linda! as duas versões são lindas...mas uma tem uma pegada com mais temop (os pais de meu Sunshine estão juntos há 35 anos e casados há 22 anos), meu Sun tem 21 anos.....adora sua versão original , mas tb adora essa da vanessa da mata
Prepotente&humilhador #vemlerdão sai mancando kkk
@cauê que é carai
cauê
@Prepotente&humilhador #vemlerdão sai mancando kkk meio errado o que
Prepotente&humilhador #vemlerdão sai mancando kkk
Kkkk cara meio errado viu
neli de fatima gualberto
Que legal esse nome, linda homenagem👏👏👏❤
Valeria Marques
Quanta ousadia!!! Amei o arranjo, ficou mais alegre!
Juliano Carvalho
Amei!!! Uma regravação só faz sentido se for tão boa ou melhor q a original!
Ricardo Gomes
Muito bom!!! Só não posso dizer que é melhor que o original pelo respeito ao Mr. John Denver.
Carmen Finger arts
Ficou linda a voz da vanessa,nessa linda melodia
Izabel Marques
canta muito vanessa!amo esta musica .