The Clark Sisters - You Bought The Sunshine Lyrics
Lyrics
You Brought The Sunshine
(written by Elbertina Twinkie Clark)
(recorded by The Clark Sisters)
You made my day, You came my way
You heard me every, every time I pray
You gave me peace, You gave me grace
You put a smile upon my face
You brought the sunshine You brought the sunshine
In my life Threw out the lifeline
Threw out the lifeline (You brought the sunshine)
To save my life Threw out the lifeline
Since then I have known Christ
There has been such a change in my life (Uh-huh)
You made my day, You came my way
You heard me every, every time I pray
You gave me peace, You gave me grace
You put a smile upon my face
You brought the sunshine You brought the sunshine
In my life Threw out the lifeline
Threw out the lifeline (You brought the sunshine)
To save my life Threw out the lifeline
Amazing Grace, how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I'm a witness that Jesus Anybody know Jesus
Will make a difference in your life
I'm a witness Can I get a witness That Jesus, anybody know Jesus
Will make a difference in your life
I'm a witness Can I get a witness That Jesus, anybody know Jesus
Will make a difference in your life
I once was lost, but now I'm found
Was blind, but now I see
Oh, yeah, yeah
Mmm, hmm, mmm, hmm
You made, You made my day (You brought the sunshine)
You came, You came my way (Thank You, Jesus, threw out the lifeline)
You made, You made my day (Thank You, Jesus, mmm, hmm, thank You, Jesus)
You came, You came my way (Thank You, Jesus, Thank You, Jesus, mmm, hmm)
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The Clark Sisters-You Brought The Sunshine
Meaning & Inspiration
"You Brought The Sunshine," released on October 5, 2011, by the incomparable Clark Sisters, stands as a powerful testament to the transformative power of divine intervention in a life once shrouded in darkness. The song, penned by Elbertina "Twinkie" Clark, masterfully encapsulates a profound spiritual awakening, moving from a state of despair to one of radiant hope. At its core, the message is a direct acknowledgment of God's grace, personified as the source of all light and salvation. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who, feeling lost and overwhelmed, experienced a life-altering encounter with the divine. This encounter is described as God "coming their way," "hearing every prayer," and ultimately bringing "sunshine" into their life. This imagery directly echoes the biblical narrative of God’s presence dispelling darkness and bringing illumination, as seen in passages like Isaiah 9:2, which speaks of a people walking in darkness seeing a great light. The song’s central metaphor of "sunshine" is a rich symbol of joy, hope, peace, and the very presence of God, a light that guides and warms the soul.
The powerful declaration, "You brought the sunshine in my life, threw out the lifeline to save my life," is a poignant expression of salvation. The "lifeline" is a clear reference to Christ's redemptive sacrifice, the ultimate act of rescue for humanity. This resonates deeply with the New Testament message of salvation through faith in Jesus, who is presented as the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6). The song beautifully captures the essence of transformation, stating, "Since then I have known Christ, there has been such a change in my life." This shift is not merely superficial; it’s a profound internal reorientation, a rebirth, much like Jesus described to Nicodemus in John 3:3, where one must be born again to see the kingdom of God. The inclusion of the lines from "Amazing Grace," "that saved a wretch like me," and "I once was lost, but now I'm found, was blind, but now I see," directly connects the song's narrative to the classic hymn of redemption, itself drawing from the biblical accounts of repentance and newfound sight, such as the story of the blind man healed by Jesus in Mark 8:25. The repetitive, almost testimonial chorus, "I'm a witness that Jesus will make a difference in your life," serves as a powerful declaration of faith and a call to recognize the enduring impact of Christ's presence. This is a direct echo of the apostles' commission to bear witness to Christ’s resurrection and the salvation He offers, as recorded in Acts 1:8. The song’s deliberate repetition and the impassioned delivery by The Clark Sisters amplify the message, making it not just a song but an experience of divine assurance and a hopeful proclamation for all who hear it.