On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Walking in Sunshine: Discovering the Bright Side of Life with Robin McKelle
Lyrics
Grab your coat and get your hat
Encouragement to prepare for a positive experience or journey.
Leave your worry on the doorstep
Suggesting leaving worries behind before embarking on a journey.
Just direct your feet
Directing someone to move towards a cheerful and optimistic direction.
To the sunny side of the street
Referring to the optimistic and positive "sunny side" of life.
Can't you hear a pitter pat
Encouraging to listen to a gentle sound, possibly rain, indicating a positive atmosphere.
And that happy tune is your step?
Suggesting that a happy melody accompanies one's steps, implying a joyful mood.
Life can be so sweet
Expressing the idea that life can be enjoyable and pleasant.
On the sunny side of the street
Reiterating the theme of positivity and happiness on the bright side of life.
I used to walk in the shade
Reflecting on a past experience of walking in the shade, possibly a metaphor for a less joyful time.
With those blues on parade
Describing a previous state of feeling downhearted or melancholic.
But I'm not afraid
Expressing a newfound lack of fear or worry.
This Rover crossed over
Referring to a positive change or transformation, using "Rover" as a metaphor.
If I never have a cent
Expressing contentment and richness regardless of material wealth.
I'll be rich as Rockefeller
Comparing one's richness to that of Rockefeller, emphasizing a sense of prosperity.
Gold dust at my feet
Describing a sense of luxury or abundance ("gold dust") at one's feet.
On the sunny side of the street
Reiterating the joy and positivity on the "sunny side of the street."
I used to walk in the shade
Recalling a previous state of being in the shade, possibly during a less optimistic period.
With those blues on parade
Referencing past experiences of feeling downhearted or having the "blues."
But I'm not afraid
Expressing a lack of fear or worry in the present.
This Rover crossed over
Repeating the idea of a positive transformation, using "Rover" as a metaphor.
If I never have a cent
Emphasizing contentment and richness regardless of material wealth.
I'll be rich as Rockefeller
Comparing personal wealth to that of Rockefeller, highlighting prosperity.
Gold dust at my feet
Reiterating a sense of luxury or abundance ("gold dust") at one's feet.
On the sunny side of the street
Summing up the positive and optimistic theme of being on the sunny side of life.
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