I Can See Clearly Now
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Cher
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I Can See Clearly Now
I can see clearly now the rain is gone
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It's gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshinin' day
It's gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshinin' day

Oh yes, I can make it now the pain is gone
All of the bad feelings have disappeared
Here is the rainbow I've been praying for
It's gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshinin' day (ooh...)

Look all around,
There's nothing but blue skies
Look straight ahead,
There's nothing but blue skies

I can see clearly now the rain is gone
I can see all obstacles in my way
Here's the rainbow I've been praying for
It's gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshinin' day
It's gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshinin' day
Real, real, real, real bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshinin' day




Yeah, hey, it's gonna be a bright (bright)
Bright (bright) sunshinin' day

Overall Meaning

The song "I Can See Clearly Now" by Johnny Nash, which was later covered by many artists including Cher, is about finding clarity and positivity after a difficult period. The first verse explains how the rain has cleared and obstacles are now visible, representing a metaphorical cleansing of the soul. The second verse goes on to describe how the pain and negative emotions have vanished and that the singer has found a sense of hope and happiness. The chorus emphasizes this idea by stating that it is going to be a bright, shining day, full of nothing but clear blue skies and optimism.


The lyrics can be interpreted as a message of hope and resilience for anyone going through a tough time. The song encourages listeners to remain optimistic and stay focused on the good things in life, even after experiencing adversity. The line "real, real, real, real bright" at the end of the song emphasizes the singer's belief that things are going to get better, and that happiness and positivity are within reach.


Line by Line Meaning

I can see clearly now the rain is gone
After a difficult period, my view has cleared up now and I can see things clearly.


I can see all obstacles in my way
I am now able to identify every difficulty that stood between me and my goal.


Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
The negative factors that were hindering my progress have disappeared and I have gained clarity.


It's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshinin' day
The future is going to be bright and positive.


Oh yes, I can make it now the pain is gone
Now that the pain has ended, I can confidently say that I can make it through anything.


All of the bad feelings have disappeared
I no longer feel negative emotions and I am free from any emotional burden.


Here's the rainbow I've been praying for
My wish has been granted and I can see the colorful and promising future that awaits me.


Look all around, There's nothing but blue skies
Everything around me is clear and positive, and there is no reason to feel down.


Look straight ahead, There's nothing but blue skies
By focusing on the positive, I can move forward without any obstructions.


Here's the rainbow I've been praying for
The fulfillment of my wishes has come to pass and I am filled with hope for what lies ahead.


Real, real, real, real bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshinin' day
The future will be extremely bright and positive.


Yeah, hey, it's gonna be a bright (bright) Bright (bright) sunshinin' day
Once again, reiterating that the future holds nothing but positivity and hope.




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