Sunny Came Home

Shawn Colvin

About Sunny Came Home

"Sunny Came Home" is a folk-rock song by American musician Shawn Colvin. It is the theme song to her 1996 concept album A Few Small Repairs, and it was released as a CD single on June 24, 1997. "Sunny Came Home" was a commercial success, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number three in Canada. The song was also a critical smash, winning both Grammy Award for Record of the Year and Song of the Year and was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.  


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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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Shawn Colvin

Shawn Colvin (born January 10, 1956) is an American singer-songwriter and musician. more »

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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 Milestone
Released in 1997, "Sunny Came Home" went on to become Shawn Colvin's biggest hit, reaching number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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.
Album Success
The 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.
Song Subject
The 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.
Inspirations
Colvin was inspired by a painting by her friend, Juarez Machado, showing a woman holding a match. The painting now hangs in her house.
Music Video
The music video for "Sunny Came Home" is animated, matching with the artistic roots of its inspiration.
Song Composition
Co-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.
Chart Success
Despite its somber theme, the song reached #1 on Billboard's Adult Top 40, Adult Alternative Songs, and Adult Contemporary charts.
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.
Collaboration
In 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.
Lifetime Impact
Despite 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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