You Are My Sunshine
Victor Young's Orchestra Lyrics
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When I awoke dear I was mistaken and I hung my head and cry
You are my sunshine my only sunshine you make me happy when skies're grey
You'll never know dear how much I love you please don't take my sunshine away
[ steel ]
You told me once dear you really loved me and no one else could come between
But now you've left me and you love another you have shatered all my dreams
You are my sunshine...
The lyrics to "You Are My Sunshine" by Victor Young's Orchestra convey a sense of loss and heartbreak. The singer begins by describing a dream where they are holding the person they love, but when they wake up, they realize it was not real and feel sad. The chorus expresses the singer's love for this person and how they bring light into their life even in dark times. However, this love is not reciprocated as the second verse reveals that the person they love has left them for someone else, destroying all their hopes and dreams.
The song's melancholic tone is well-captured by the simple, yet poignant imagery in the lyrics. The dream sequence highlights the singer's desire to hold onto something that is slipping away from them, while the chorus serves as a constant reminder of what they have lost. The second verse further emphasizes this sense of loss, with the repeated use of the word "love" to underscore the depth of the singer's feelings.
Overall, "You Are My Sunshine" is a beautiful, bittersweet song that speaks to the pain of unrequited love and the longing for what once was.
Line by Line Meaning
The other night dear as I laid sleeping I dreamed I held you in my arms
Last night, while I was asleep, I had a dream of holding you in my arms.
When I awoke dear I was mistaken and I hung my head and cry
But when I woke up in the morning, I realized it was just a dream, which made me sad and disappointed.
You are my sunshine my only sunshine you make me happy when skies're grey
You are the light of my life, my only source of happiness when times are tough.
You'll never know dear how much I love you please don't take my sunshine away
I don't think you'll ever understand how much I truly love you, so please don't leave me and take away my only source of happiness.
[ steel ]
Instrumental break.
You told me once dear you really loved me and no one else could come between
You once promised me that you truly loved me and that no one could ever come between us.
But now you've left me and you love another you have shatered all my dreams
However, now that you have left me for someone else, you have not only broken your promise but shattered all my dreams and hopes as well.
You are my sunshine...
Repeating the chorus to emphasize the importance of the person to the singer.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jimmie Davis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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best song ever
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Recorded on July 8, 1941.
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