Sunshine on My Shoulders
Embracing Radiant Moments: Vanessa Da Mata's 'Sunshine on My Shoulders'
Lyrics
Sunshine
Expressing the concept of sunshine.
Sunshine
Continuation of the expression of sunshine.
Sunshine
-Sunshine
-(Ah ah ah ah) Sunshine
Repetition emphasizing the significance of sunshine.
Ah ah ah ah
Repeating sound indicating enjoyment or contentment.
Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
Sunshine's presence on the narrator's shoulders brings happiness.
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Sunshine directly in the narrator's eyes can evoke tears.
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely
The visual beauty of sunshine on water is appreciated.
Sunshine, almost always makes me high
Generally, sunshine tends to elevate the narrator's mood.
If I had a day I could give you
The narrator wishes to gift a perfect day to someone.
I'd give to you a day just like today
Desiring to grant a day as wonderful as the present one.
If I had a song that I could sing for you
Expressing a desire to sing a song to evoke similar feelings.
I'd sing a song to make you feel this way
The intent to use music to induce similar emotions in the listener.
If I had a tale that I could tell you
Desire to narrate a story that brings joy and happiness.
I'd tell a tale sure to make you smile
Ensuring the tale brings a smile to the listener's face.
If I had a wish that I could wish for you
Wishing for continuous sunshine for the listener.
I'd make a wish for sunshine all the while
Expressing a wish for prolonged happiness through sunshine.
Sunshine on my shoulders makes me happy
Similar to line 8, the narrator finds joy in sunshine on their shoulders.
Sunshine in my eyes can make me cry
Direct sunlight in the narrator's eyes can provoke tears.
Sunshine on the water looks so lovely
The beauty of sunlight on water is admired again.
Sunshine, almost always, makes me high
Reiterating how sunshine typically uplifts the narrator.
Almost always, makes me high
Emphasizing how sunshine often elevates the narrator's spirits.
Makes me high, makes me high
Repetition highlighting the uplifting effect of sunshine.
Sunshine, sunshine
Repeating the word "Sunshine" to conclude the song.
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