Sunshine (Jacaranda Remix) – English Lyrics

• By: OneRepublic, Jacaranda
• Album: Sunshine

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant sounds of "Sunshine (Jacaranda Remix)" by OneRepublic and Jacaranda! This energetic pop anthem is a fantastic way to experience modern English lyrics, offering a vocabulary of positivity and resilience. Its catchy melodies and straightforward message make it easy to follow along, helping you pick up common phrases related to optimism and overcoming challenges, all while enjoying a feel-good, danceable track.

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
run /rʌn/ A1	verb - to move quickly on foot
chase /tʃeɪs/ A2	verb - to follow or pursue
shade /ʃeɪd/ A2	noun - darkness or shadow
sunshine /ˈsʌnʃaɪn/ A1	noun - light from the sun
vibe /vaɪb/ B1	noun - a feeling or atmosphere
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	noun - flames or burning adjective - very good or exciting
crazy /ˈkreɪzi/ A2	adjective - mentally unwell or wild
confirm /kənˈfɜːrm/ B1	verb - to verify or prove
sermon /ˈsɜːrmən/ B2	noun - a religious talk or lecture
vision /ˈvɪʒən/ B1	noun - the ability to see or imagine
prescription /prɪˈskrɪpʃən/ B2	noun - a written recommendation for medicine
dance /dæns/ A1	verb - to move rhythmically to music
breathe /briːð/ A1	verb - to inhale and exhale air
smile /smaɪl/ A1	verb - to have an upward curving of the lips
selfish /ˈsɛlfɪʃ/ B1	adjective - lacking consideration for others
vocation /voʊˈkeɪʃən/ B2	noun - a strong feeling of suitability for a career

Key Grammar Structures

• Runnin' through this strange life

  ➔ Present continuous tense with contraction

  ➔ The word 'Runnin'' is a contraction of 'Running,' used in informal contexts to convey ongoing action.

• Chasin' all them green lights

  ➔ Present continuous tense with double contraction

  ➔ 'Chasin'' is a contraction of 'Chasing,' and 'them' is a colloquial form of 'them,' both used for informal expression.

• Throwin' off the shade for a little bit of sunshine

  ➔ Present continuous tense with contraction and prepositional phrase

  ➔ 'Throwin'' is a contraction of 'Throwing,' and 'for a little bit of sunshine' is a prepositional phrase indicating purpose.

• Tryna write myself a sermon

  ➔ Present continuous tense with colloquial contraction

  ➔ 'Tryna' is a colloquial contraction of 'Trying to,' used in informal speech.

• I been workin' on my tunnel vision

  ➔ Present perfect continuous tense with contraction

  ➔ 'Been workin'' is a contraction of 'have been working,' indicating an ongoing action that started in the past.

• Care a little less just a little bit

  ➔ Imperative mood with adverbial phrase

  ➔ 'Care a little less' is in the imperative mood, and 'just a little bit' is an adverbial phrase modifying the verb.

• Like life is woo-hoo!

  ➔ Simile with interjection

  ➔ 'Like' is used to introduce a simile, comparing life to 'woo-hoo,' an interjection expressing excitement.