Donovan
Sunshine and Struggle: A Journey of Choices
Lyrics
Six cheap people in an empty hotel
Depicts six individuals in a deserted hotel.
Every last one with a story to tell
Each person has a unique and possibly intriguing life experience.
Give them all pills, so their heads won't swell
Administering pills to prevent egotism or arrogance.
We were borne to a woman whose husband did quite well
Refers to being born to a successful father and mother.
Oh, sunshine, shone brightly through my window today
Describes a bright, positive day illuminated by sunlight.
Could have tripped out quite easy but I decided to stay
Choosing not to escape reality despite the option.
"Hold out your hand", said Whitey with the blame
A character named Whitey instructs to endure pain for growth.
"I'm gonna bring you up so you really dig the pain
Embracing suffering to reach a deeper understanding.
Take you under my wings so you'll never be the same
Offering protection from change by someone older.
'Cause your wife is so much older and both her legs are lame"
Describes a partner's age and physical condition.
A sunbeam shone brightly through my window today
Repeats the earlier description of a bright day.
Could have gone twenty miles but I decided to stay
Choosing not to venture far despite the opportunity.
All my flock has packed up and flocked back to hell
Metaphorically referring to a group leaving.
Open up the doors so the place don't start to smell
Airing out the space to avoid a foul odor.
Carry on with what your doing 'cause you don't to it that well
Encouraging persistence despite lack of skill.
I've been umpteen different people and no one else can tell
Feeling like various people with distinct experiences.
Sunshine shone brightly through my asshole today
Humorous reference to sunlight in an unexpected manner.
Could have tripped out quite easy, man but I decided to stay
Choosing to remain grounded despite potential distraction.
Stay a while, stay a while
Invitation to stay longer.
Come up and see me and make me smile
Requesting company and happiness from someone.
Come up and see me and make me smile
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