Sun Is Shining – English Lyrics

• By: Axwell Λ Ingrosso

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and "Sun Is Shining" offers a great opportunity to connect with the positive and straightforward lyrics in English. The song's clear and repetitive chorus makes it easy for learners to sing along and grasp the core message of hope. What makes this song special is its universal theme of overcoming adversity and finding joy, making it a relatable and inspiring piece for language learners worldwide.

[English]

(upbeat pop music)

♪ A simple band of gold ♪

♪ Wrapped around my soul ♪

♪ Hard forgiving, hard forget ♪

♪ Faith is in our hands ♪

♪ Castles made of sand ♪

♪ No more guessing, no regrets ♪

♪ Then you came my way on a winter's day ♪

♪ Shouted loudly come out and play ♪

♪ Can't you tell I got news for you ♪

♪ Sun is shining and so are you ♪

♪ And we're gonna be all right ♪

♪ Dry your tears and hold tight ♪

♪ Can't you tell I got news for you ♪

♪ Sun is shining and so are you ♪

♪ And we're gonna be all right ♪

♪ Dry your tears and hold tight ♪

♪ Can't you tell I got news for you ♪

♪ Sun is shining and so are you ♪

♪ And we're gonna be all right ♪

♪ Dry your tears and hold tight ♪

♪ Can't you tell I got news for you ♪

♪ Sun is shining and so are you ♪

♪ Diamonds to behold, waiting to unfold ♪

♪ Bite the bullet, bite your tongue ♪

♪ Love beyond belief ♪

♪ Raid the seven seas ♪

♪ Come uneven, come undone ♪

♪ And you came my way on a winter's day ♪

♪ Shouted loudly come out and play ♪

♪ Can't you tell I got news for you ♪

♪ Sun is shining and so are you ♪

♪ And we're gonna be all right ♪

♪ Dry your tears and hold tight ♪

♪ Can't you tell I got news for you ♪

♪ Sun is shining and so are you ♪

♪ Sun is shining and so are you ♪

♪ Sun is shining and so are you ♪

♪ Sun is shining and so are you ♪

♪ Sun is shining and so are you ♪

♪ Sun is shining and so are you ♪

♪ Sun is shining and so are you ♪

♪ Can't you tell I got news for you ♪

♪ Sun is shining and so are you ♪

♪ And we're gonna be all right ♪

♪ Dry your tears and hold tight ♪

♪ Can't you tell I got news for you ♪

♪ Sun is shining and so are you ♪

♪ Sun is shining and so are you ♪

♪ Sun is shining and so are you ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
shining /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/ A2	verb - emitting or reflecting light
sun /sʌn/ A1	noun - the star at the center of the solar system
gold /ɡoʊld/ A1	noun - a precious yellow metallic element
soul /soʊl/ B1	noun - the spiritual part of a person
forgiving /fərˈɡɪvɪŋ/ B1	verb - to stop feeling angry or resentful toward someone
faith /feɪθ/ A2	noun - strong belief or trust in someone or something
castles /ˈkæslz/ A2	noun - large, fortified buildings from medieval times
sand /sænd/ A1	noun - grains of rock and mineral found on beaches
winter /ˈwɪntər/ A1	noun - the coldest season of the year
loudly /ˈlaʊdli/ A2	adverb - with a high volume or intensity of sound
tears /tɪrz/ A1	noun - drops of liquid from the eyes, often due to emotion
diamonds /ˈdaɪəməndz/ A1	noun - a precious, hard gemstone
unfold /ʌnˈfoʊld/ B1	verb - to open or spread out from a folded position
belief /bɪˈliːf/ A2	noun - an acceptance that something is true or real
tight /taɪt/ A2	adjective - fixed firmly in place

Key Grammar Structures

• ♪ A simple band of gold ♪

  ➔ Article (a/an) usage

  ➔ The word 'a' is used before 'simple' because 'simple' starts with a consonant sound.

• ♪ Wrapped around my soul ♪

  ➔ Past participle as adjective

  ➔ 'Wrapped' is the past participle of 'wrap' and is used here as an adjective to describe 'soul'.

• ♪ Hard forgiving, hard forget ♪

  ➔ Gerund after preposition

  ➔ The gerunds 'forgiving' and 'forget' are used after the implied preposition 'of'.

• ♪ Then you came my way on a winter's day ♪

  ➔ Possessive apostrophe

  ➔ The apostrophe in 'winter's' indicates possession, meaning 'of winter'.

• ♪ Can't you tell I got news for you ♪

  ➔ Contraction (can't)

  ➔ 'Can't' is a contraction of 'cannot', used in informal or conversational English.

• ♪ Sun is shining and so are you ♪

  ➔ Subject-verb agreement with 'so...as' structure

  ➔ The verb 'are' agrees with the plural subject 'you' in the 'so...as' structure.

• ♪ Dry your tears and hold tight ♪

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ The verbs 'dry' and 'hold' are in the imperative mood, used to give commands.

• ♪ Diamonds to behold, waiting to unfold ♪

  ➔ Infinitive of purpose

  ➔ The infinitive 'to unfold' indicates the purpose of 'waiting'.