Sunnyside Blues
Embracing Sunnyside Amidst Life's Storms
Lyrics
I woke up one day
The speaker woke up on a particular day.
To the alarm clock screechin’
The speaker was awakened by a loud or harsh alarm sound.
I got up one day
The speaker got out of bed on that day.
To the cold wind howlin’
The speaker encountered a cold and harsh wind upon getting up.
I was alone in bed- and in my head-
The speaker was both physically alone in bed and feeling emotionally isolated in their thoughts.
Only one thing I wanted…
The speaker had a strong desire for a particular thing.
Worked late last night
The speaker worked until late at night the previous day.
8th time this week
Expresses the frequency of working late: 8 times in the week.
Worked late again
The speaker worked late again, to the extent of losing feeling in their feet.
Can’t feel my feet
The speaker is experiencing physical discomfort, possibly due to exhaustion.
Got a nasty cold- I ain’t that old-
Despite being relatively young, the speaker is unwell and wonders when the difficult times will end.
When will the storms let up??
The speaker is questioning when the difficult situations or struggles will ease up.
I’ve got the Sunnyside Blues
The speaker expresses a feeling of melancholy or sadness described as the "Sunnyside Blues" on this specific day.
Today
The feeling of the "Sunnyside Blues" is present today.
I’ve got the Sunnyside Blues
Reiteration of the feeling of the "Sunnyside Blues" in the context of enduring winter.
Winter’s here to stay
Emphasizes that winter's bleakness is prolonged or persistent.
I work too much- get paid to cheap-
The speaker feels overworked and underpaid, expecting a future time for a break or vacation.
I’ll get a vacation someday…
Expresses hope or anticipation for a vacation or break despite the current difficulties.
It’s dark outside
Describes the darkness outside, possibly indicating evening or gloomy weather.
But it's 9:08
The specific time is mentioned as 9:08.
It’s gray outside
Describes the grayness outside despite it being midday, possibly reflecting a lack of brightness or cheerfulness.
But it’s mid day
Contrasts the outside weather (gray) with the time of day (midday).
I miss the sun- miss the sky-
The speaker yearns for the sun and the open sky.
I need the 4th of July
Expresses a longing for a specific day symbolizing joy and freedom (the 4th of July in the US).
I’ve got the Sunnyside Blues
Reiterates the feeling of the "Sunnyside Blues" on this particular day.
Today
The feeling of the "Sunnyside Blues" is present today.
I’ve got the Sunnyside Blues
Reiteration of the feeling of the "Sunnyside Blues" in the context of enduring winter.
Winter’s here to stay
Emphasizes that winter's bleakness is prolonged or persistent.
I work too much- get paid to cheap-
The speaker feels overworked and underpaid, expecting a future time for a break or vacation.
I’ll get a vacation someday…
Expresses hope or anticipation for a vacation or break despite the current difficulties.
I’ve got the Sunnyside Blues
Reiterates the feeling of the "Sunnyside Blues" on this particular day.
Today
The feeling of the "Sunnyside Blues" is present today.
I’ve got the Sunnyside Blues
Reiteration of the feeling of the "Sunnyside Blues" in the context of enduring winter.
Winter’s here to stay
Emphasizes that winter's bleakness is prolonged or persistent.
I miss the sun- miss the sky-
The speaker yearns for the sun and the open sky.
I need the 4th of July
Expresses a longing for a specific day symbolizing joy and freedom (the 4th of July in the US).
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