Sunny Side of the Street
Dinah Washington's Joyful Journey: Embracing Life on the Sunny Side
Lyrics
Grab your coat and get your hat
Encouraging someone to prepare to go out and enjoy life.
Leave your worry on the doorstep
Suggesting to leave worries behind before heading out.
Just direct your feet
Advising to move in a positive direction.
To the sunny side of the street
Encouraging to focus on the bright and optimistic side of life.
Can't you hear a pitter-pat?
Noticing a light sound, possibly raindrops, with a cheerful melody.
And that happy tune is your step
Associating a happy tune with the rhythm of one's steps.
Life can be so sweet
Expressing the sweetness that life can offer.
On the sunny side of the street
Reiterating the positivity found on the sunny side of life.
I used to walk in the shade
Reflecting on a past period of difficulty or sadness.
With those blues on parade
Describing a time when feeling down or depressed.
But I'm not afraid
Expressing a newfound courage or lack of fear.
This Rover crossed over
Referring to a positive change or overcoming challenges.
If I never have a cent
Downplaying the importance of material wealth.
I'll be rich as Rockefeller
Using humor to emphasize contentment regardless of financial status.
Gold dust at my feet
Imagining a prosperous and joyful journey.
On the sunny side of the street
Reiterating the positive atmosphere on the sunny side of the street.
I used to walk in the shade
Recalling a time when life was challenging and gloomy.
With those blues on parade
Describing a period of feeling blue or sad.
But I'm not afraid
Asserting a newfound courage or lack of fear.
This Rover has crossed over
Reaffirming a positive transformation or overcoming challenges.
If I never, never have a cent
Reiterating the idea that material wealth is not essential for happiness.
I'll be rich as Rockefeller
Emphasizing contentment regardless of financial status.
With gold dust at my feet
Imagining a prosperous and joyful journey with metaphorical gold dust.
On a sunny, sunny side of the street
Highlighting the positivity and brightness on the sunny side of the street.
On a sunny, sunny side of the street
Repeating the emphasis on the optimistic and positive side of life.
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