Sunny
tito heron and harris Lyrics

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Walked with no one and talked with no one
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

Overall Meaning

The song "On the Sunny Side of the Street" by Tito Heron and Harris is a classic tune that espouses optimism and positivity. The lyrics describe the singer's life before meeting the person they address in the song – it was full of shadows and worries, but as soon as this person came into their life, everything changed for the better. The singer uses street imagery to illustrate how their outlook on life has changed – they used to walk in the shade with the blues on parade, but now they walk on the sunny side of the street. The song speaks to the power of positive thinking and how having someone to walk through life with can make all the difference.

The chorus of the song instructs the listener to grab their coat and hat and head to the sunny side of the street. The pitter-pat of their feet and the happy tune in their heart will carry them through life's ups and downs. The singer proclaims that even if they never have much money, they feel rich because they have this newfound positivity and the knowledge that the sun is shining on them.

Line by Line Meaning

Walked with no one and talked with no one
I lived in isolation without any company or interaction.

And I had nothing but shadows
I had no happiness or joy, just darkness and sadness.

Then one morning you passed
You came into my life unexpectedly.

And I brightened at last
You brought light into my life, and I finally felt happy.

Now I greet the day and complete the day
I start and end my day with a positive attitude.

With the sun in my heart
I feel warmth and joy inside me.

All my worry blew away
You helped me forget my worries and fears.

When you taught me how to say
You showed me a way to live life positively.

Grab your coat and get your hat
Let's go out and enjoy life.

Leave your worry on the doorstep
Let go of your worries and have fun.

Just direct your feet
Let's walk towards something good.

To the sunny side of the street
Let's focus on the positive things in life.

Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
Do you hear the sound of happiness?

And that happy tune is your step
You're walking with a happy and positive attitude.

Life can be so sweet
Life has many beautiful things to offer.

I used to walk in the shade
I used to live in darkness and sadness.

With those blues on parade
I was overwhelmed with sadness and hopelessness.

But I'm not afraid
I'm not scared anymore.

This Rover crossed over
I've left the negative past behind.

If I never have a cent
Even if I have nothing.

I'd be rich as Rockefeller
I'd feel wealthy and happy.

Gold dust at my feet
I'd feel valuable and blessed.

On the sunny side of the street
Because I choose to focus on the positive things in 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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