In 1988, Downing finally made his solo debut, releasing the self-titled Will Downing. The album featured a new version of John Coltrane's "A Love Supreme." The track did not fair well on the R&B charts but it managed to reach #4 on the Dance charts. In the United Kingdom, "A Love Supreme" managed to reach #14 on the singles charts.
Downing has released many albums throughout his career, always on the brink of stardom but never quite making it. In 1989 he released Come Together As One and in '91, Dream Fulfilled. The latter featured the single "I Try" which reached #13 on the R&B charts, Downing's best performance to date.
1993 saw Downing's fourth album release with Love's the Place to Be. In 1995, he released Moods and in 1997, Invitation Only. Continuing his steady stream of releases, 1998 saw Pleasures of the Night, 2000 offered All the Man You Need and in 2002, Sensual Journey.
With so many albums under his belt, Downing never slows down, releasing Emotions in 2003, Christmas, Love and You in 2004 and Soul Symphony in 2005.
While Will Downing has never been a massive celebrity in the United States, he has seen reasonable success in the United Kingdom.
When Sunny Gets Blue
Will Downing Lyrics
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Her eyes get gray and cloudy, yea
And the rain begins to fall, pitter patter, pitter patter
Love is gone, so what can matter
No sweet lover man comes to call
When Sunny gets blue
She breathes a sigh of sadness
Wind that starts the leaves to swaying
Like some violins are playing
Weird and haunting melodies
People used to love to hear her laugh, see her smile
That's how she got her name
Since that sad affair, she's lost her smile, changed her style
Somehow she's not the same but
Memories will fade
And pretty dreams will rise up
Where her other dreams fell through
Hurry new love, hurry near
To kiss away each lonely tear and hold her near
When Sunny gets blue
Oh people used to love to hear her laugh, see her smile
That's how she got her name
Since that sad affair, she has lost her smile and changed her style
Somehow she's not the same but
When Sunny gets blue
She breathes a sigh of sadness
Like the wind that stirs up the trees
Hurry new love, hurry near
To kiss away each lonely tear and hold her near
When Sunny gets blue
When my Sunny gets blue
The lyrics to Will Downing's "When Sunny Gets Blue" describe the emotions and physical changes that occur in the presence of heartbreak. The first verse sets the scene with a vivid image of grey, cloudy eyes and the sound of rain falling. The second verse describes more internal changes, as Sunny breathes a sigh of sadness and haunting melodies play like violins in her mind. The third verse hints at a past when people loved to hear her laugh and see her smile, but her sad affair has caused her to lose both. The chorus offers some hope for the future as memories fade and new love arrives to hold her and kiss away her tears.
Overall, "When Sunny Gets Blue" is a poignant portrayal of the effects of heartbreak on an individual. The imagery of clouds, rain, and haunting melodies contribute to a sense of melancholy, while the mention of new love offers a glimmer of hope in the face of sadness.
Line by Line Meaning
When Sunny gets blue
When Sunny is feeling sad and down
Her eyes get gray and cloudy, yea
Her eyes lose their spark and become dull and gray
And the rain begins to fall, pitter patter, pitter patter
The world around her reflects her sadness and it starts to rain
Love is gone, so what can matter
The loss of love has made everything else seem unimportant and meaningless
No sweet lover man comes to call
There is no one there to comfort her or make her feel loved
She breathes a sigh of sadness
She is overwhelmed with grief and lets out a deep sigh
Like the wind that stirs the trees
Her sadness is like a force of nature that affects everything around her
Wind that starts the leaves to swaying
Her sadness creates a ripple effect that touches everyone and everything around her
Like some violins are playing
Her melancholy mood evokes a sad and haunting melody
Weird and haunting melodies
The sadness she feels is overwhelming and has a haunting quality to it
People used to love to hear her laugh, see her smile
Sunny used to be happy and outgoing, and people enjoyed being around her
That's how she got her name
Her personality was so bright and sunny that it became her nickname
Since that sad affair, she's lost her smile, changed her style
A traumatic event has caused her to become a different person, and she no longer smiles or dresses the same
Somehow she's not the same but
Despite the changes, she is still the same person deep down
Memories will fade
Over time, the pain of the past will lessen and become less intense
And pretty dreams will rise up
New hopes and dreams will take the place of the old ones that didn't come true
Where her other dreams fell through
The dreams she had before, which didn't come true, will be replaced by new ones
Hurry new love, hurry near
She needs someone to love and hold her, and hopes that this new love will come soon
To kiss away each lonely tear and hold her near
She wants someone to comfort her and wipe away her tears
When Sunny gets blue
The cycle of sadness and loneliness repeats itself
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MARVIN FISHER
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