Surviving Sunshine' by Weezer is an emotionally powerful song that delves into the experience of going through trauma, wrapped in a deceptively happy and upbeat melody. With deep-cutting lyrics that resonate on a profound level, the song offers no tidy resolution, reflecting the complexity of real-life struggles.
Verse 1:
Feel the sun on my face, yeah it's burning
But the warmth can't erase what I'm learning
In the shadows, where the fears are turning
Ticking clocks and the years, still churning
Chorus:
I keep on smiling through the pain
Find the rainbow in the rain
No happy ending in this chain
But I’ll survive through the sunshine again
Verse 2:
Hear the laughter, it’s a mask that I’m wearing
Through the mocking of my past that’s tearing
At the seams, dreams are fragile, glaring
Through the cracks, all the stuff I’m bearing
Chorus:
I keep on smiling through the pain
Find the rainbow in the rain
No happy ending in this chain
But I’ll survive through the sunshine again
Bridge:
So, I’ll dance through the fire
Sing with my broken choir
With every step, I’ll climb higher
But don't mistake it for desire
Chorus:
I keep on smiling through the pain
Find the rainbow in the rain
No happy ending in this chain
But I’ll survive through the sunshine again
Outro:
Surviving sunshine on my face
In this never-ending race
No happy ending I chase
But I’ll live with the moment's grace
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A weezer inspired song about going through trauma (happy song, with emotional deep cutting lyrics without a happy ending)
Weezer