On the Sunny Side of the Street
Embrace Sunshine: Billie Holiday's Ode to Optimism on the Sunny Side
Lyrics
Grab your coat and get your hat
Encouragement to prepare and be ready for a positive experience or journey.
Leave your worry on the doorstep
Suggests leaving worries behind before embarking on the journey.
Just direct your feet
Guidance to walk confidently and purposefully.
To the sunny side of the street
Encouragement to focus on the bright and optimistic side of life.
Can't you hear a pitter pat
Refers to the sound of light rain, symbolizing a positive, cheerful atmosphere.
And that happy tune is your step
Associates a joyful tune with a lively and optimistic walk.
Life can be so sweet
Expresses the idea that life can be enjoyable and pleasant.
On the sunny side of the street
Reiteration of the positive outlook on the sunny side of the street.
I used to walk in the shade
Describes a past experience of walking in the shadows or facing difficulties.
With those blues on parade
Mentions facing emotional struggles represented by the "blues on parade."
But no I'm not afraid
Declares a newfound courage and lack of fear in the present.
This Rover crossed over
Refers to a positive transformation or overcoming challenges.
If I never have a cent
Expresses contentment and richness, not necessarily in monetary terms.
I'd be rich as Rockefeller
Metaphorically compares richness to the wealthy Rockefeller.
Gold dust at my feet
Symbolizes prosperity and success with "gold dust at my feet."
On the sunny side of the street
Reiteration of the positive outlook on the sunny side of the street.
Grab your coat and get your hat
Repeats the initial call to prepare for a positive experience.
Leave your worry on the doorstep
Reiterates the importance of leaving worries behind.
Just direct your feet
Encouragement to continue walking towards positivity.
To the sunny side of the street
Reiteration of the positive outlook on the sunny side of the street.
Can't you hear a pitter pat
Recalls the sound of light rain and associates it with a happy walk.
And that happy tune is your step
Connects a joyful tune with the rhythm of the optimistic walk.
Life can be so sweet
Reaffirms the idea that life can be sweet and enjoyable.
On the sunny side of the street
Reiteration of the positive outlook on the sunny side of the street.
I used to walk in the shade
Recalls a past experience of facing difficulties and challenges.
With those blues on parade
Mentions the emotional struggles represented by the "blues on parade."
But no I'm not afraid
Declares a newfound courage and lack of fear in the present.
This Rover crossed over
Reiterates the positive transformation or overcoming challenges.
If I never have a cent
Expresses contentment and richness, not necessarily in monetary terms.
I'd be rich as Rockefeller
Metaphorically compares richness to the wealthy Rockefeller.
With gold dust at my feet
Symbolizes prosperity and success with "gold dust at my feet."
On the sunny side of the street
Reiteration of the positive outlook on the sunny side of the street.
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