Sunny Came Home
Shawn Colvin
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Sunny came home to her favorite room Sunny sat down in the kitchen She opened a book and a box of tools Sunny came home with a mission She says days go by I'm hypnotized I'm walking on a wire I close my eyes and fly out of my mind Into the fire Sunny came home with a list of names She didn't believe in transcendence It's time for a few small repairs she said Sunny came home with a vengeance She says days go by I don't know why I'm walking on a wire I close my eyes and fly out of my mind Into the fire Get the kids and bring a sweater Dry is good and wind is better Count the years, you always knew it Strike a match, go on and do it Oh days go by I'm hypnotized I'm walking on a wire I close my eyes and fly out of my mind Into the fire Oh light the sky and hold on tight The world is burning down She's out there on her own and she's alright Sunny came home Sunny came home
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Written by: JOHN LEVENTHAL, SHAWN COLVIN
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Song MilestoneReleased in 1997, "Sunny Came Home" went on to become Shawn Colvin's biggest hit, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Awards Recognition"Sunny Came Home" won two Grammy Awards in 1998 for both Record of the Year and Song of the Year, highlighting the song's incredible impact and popularity.
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Album SuccessThe song is a part of the album "A Few Small Repairs," which was also successful and helped elevate Shawn Colvin's career to a new level.
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Song SubjectThe song tells the story of a troubled woman named Sunny who decides to burn down her house, creating a contrast between the upbeat melody and the darker storyline.
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InspirationsColvin was inspired by a painting by her friend, Juarez Machado, showing a woman holding a match. The painting now hangs in her house.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Sunny Came Home" is animated, matching with the artistic roots of its inspiration.
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Song CompositionCo-written with producer and longtime collaborator John Leventhal, he also performed all the music on the track except for the lead guitar, played by Colvin.
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Chart SuccessDespite its somber theme, the song reached #1 on Billboard's Adult Top 40, Adult Alternative Songs, and Adult Contemporary charts.
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Critical Response"Sunny Came Home" was lauded by critics for its unique subject matter, storytelling, and instrumentation. It is considered one of Colvin's finest works.
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CollaborationIn addition to sharing credit for writing "Sunny Came Home," John Leventhal also produced the song for Shawn Colvin. Their collaboration became a key highlight in both their careers.
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Lifetime ImpactDespite being released over two decades ago, "Sunny Came Home" remains one of the most popular tracks in Shawn Colvin's musical repertoire.
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