
song: The Sound Of Sunshine
artist: Michael Franti & Spearhead
album: The Sound of Sunshine
released: 2010-09-21length: 3:40
one two three, uhuh
i wake up in the morning its six o'clock
they say there may be rain but the sun is hot
i wish i had some time just to kill today
and i wish i had a dime for every bill i've got to pay
some days you lose you win
and the water's as high as the times your in
so i just back in there where i learned to swim
try to keep my head above it the best i can
that's why,
here i am, waiting for this storm to pass my by
and that's the sound of sunshine coming down
and that's the sound of sunshine coming down
one two three, uhuh
i saw my friend bobby i said "what's up man"
you got a little work or twenty to lend
i opened up my hand he said "i'm glad to see
they can take away my job but not my friends"
here i am, waiting for the storm to pass my by
and that's the sound of sunshine coming down
and that's the sound of sunshine coming down
i wanna go where the summer never ends
with my guitar on the beach there with all my friends
the suns so hot and the waves in motion
and everything smells like sun tan lotion
the ocean, and the girls so sweet
so kick off your shoes and relax your feet
they say that miracles are never seizing
and every single soul needs a little releasing
the sterio bumpin till the sun goes down
and i only wanna hear that sound
that's the sound of sunshine coming down
that's the sound of sunshine coming down
i said you're the one i wanna be with
when the sun goes down
i said you're the one i wanna be with
when the sun goes down
singin you're the one i wanna be with
when the sun goes down
that's the sound of sunshine coming down
that's the sound of sunshine coming down
i wake up in the morning its six o'clock
they say there may be rain but the sun is hot
i wish i had some time just to kill today
and i wish i had a dime for every bill i've got to pay
some days you lose you win
and the water's as high as the times your in
so i just back in there where i learned to swim
try to keep my head above it the best i can
that's why,
here i am, waiting for this storm to pass my by
and that's the sound of sunshine coming down
and that's the sound of sunshine coming down
one two three, uhuh
i saw my friend bobby i said "what's up man"
you got a little work or twenty to lend
i opened up my hand he said "i'm glad to see
they can take away my job but not my friends"
here i am, waiting for the storm to pass my by
and that's the sound of sunshine coming down
and that's the sound of sunshine coming down
i wanna go where the summer never ends
with my guitar on the beach there with all my friends
the suns so hot and the waves in motion
and everything smells like sun tan lotion
the ocean, and the girls so sweet
so kick off your shoes and relax your feet
they say that miracles are never seizing
and every single soul needs a little releasing
the sterio bumpin till the sun goes down
and i only wanna hear that sound
that's the sound of sunshine coming down
that's the sound of sunshine coming down
i said you're the one i wanna be with
when the sun goes down
i said you're the one i wanna be with
when the sun goes down
singin you're the one i wanna be with
when the sun goes down
that's the sound of sunshine coming down
that's the sound of sunshine coming down
Michael Franti & Spearhead

Michael Franti (born April 21, 1966) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and rapper. He is known for his participation in many musical projects which mostly have a political and social emphasis, including the Beatnigs and the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy. He is the creator and lead vocalist of Michael Franti & Spearhead, a band which blends hip hop with a variety of other styles including funk, reggae, jazz, folk, and rock. He is an outspoken supporter for a wide spectrum of peace and social justice issues, and he is especially an advocate for peace in the Middle East.
I would go to a different bar if I were you.
mf's fans sound as self-righteous and annoying as mf himself, guess it's only logical...
"it's catchy as hell", uhm ok, if you say so...
Wow that was a very thoughtful response... And I agree with that same spirit
Rate it according to your feelings. But here's a clue for you — just because you don't enjoy something has NOTHING to do with its intrinsic value. Saying that something sucks says a lot more about YOU than what you're criticizing — and saying that in itself does not consist of a valid critique.
I am a fan, and it's not one of his politically-infused songs, but it's catchy as hell. I happen to enjoy a feel-good song once in a while — there's plenty of feel-bad stuff out there — I find this to be a good antidote to all that.
Michael Franti is a musician who walks his talk — check out www.powertothepeaceful.org for some examples of his work. Check out the DVD he released in 2006 called "I Know I'm Not Alone" subtitled "A Musician's Search For The Human Cost Of War." He flew into Iraq in the middle of the conflict and walked the streets defended only by his guitar. He did the same in Israel and Palestine to try to understand the ongoing conflict there. He mingled with people on the streets and found commonality in music. (It's available on Netflix.)
It's easy to sit back and say something sucks — what have you done to make people smile, laugh, or get up and dance lately? I have tremendous respect for a man like Franti. Not so much for his bashers — they reek of envy.
mf's fans sound as self-righteous and annoying as mf himself, guess it's only logical...
"it's catchy as hell", uhm ok, if you say so...
This board is for all comments, including "something sucks". Not every comment has to be a "valid critique", and TFFT. As long as a comment fits in the board rules, it's as valid a post as a deep analysis of semiotic wossnames. Sometimes all you want to say is "bleucch", and that's legit. Please don't try to be a board moderator - Bill & Becky do a good enough job of that already.
(Cautionary/legalistic words added for all you folks offended by bad ratings of music you like: "your mileage may vary".)
For this you must know it is a cloudy and cold November day today.
Rate it according to your feelings. But here's a clue for you — just because you don't enjoy something has NOTHING to do with its intrinsic value. Saying that something sucks says a lot more about YOU than what you're criticizing — and saying that in itself does not consist of a valid critique.
I am a fan, and it's not one of his politically-infused songs, but it's catchy as hell. I happen to enjoy a feel-good song once in a while — there's plenty of feel-bad stuff out there — I find this to be a good antidote to all that.
Michael Franti is a musician who walks his talk — check out www.powertothepeaceful.org for some examples of his work. Check out the DVD he released in 2006 called "I Know I'm Not Alone" subtitled "A Musician's Search For The Human Cost Of War." He flew into Iraq in the middle of the conflict and walked the streets defended only by his guitar. He did the same in Israel and Palestine to try to understand the ongoing conflict there. He mingled with people on the streets and found commonality in music. (It's available on Netflix.)
It's easy to sit back and say something sucks — what have you done to make people smile, laugh, or get up and dance lately? I have tremendous respect for a man like Franti. Not so much for his bashers — they reek of envy.
This is freaking ridiculous. I mean, come on, I respect the hell out of the guy for trying and I believe in his endeavors for human peace and dance and all that.... but what does it say that he walked around Baghdad with his guitar. Tell me, if an Iraqi musician walked around NYC, what would that MEAN? What would it really mean? Not much, would it? Except that there was a guy with the means to do so. Good for him. Palestine is a bit different as people there have more of an affinity for "western" music and that was a cool thing he did there.
Still, I'm here more for music than politics and for me, Franti's charm is best left to 15-35 year old women. They dig him. Good for them.
some other fine tunes are rejected through LRC.
this is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo bad that it hurts.
1. i'd love to give it a -10
Lighten up Francis! If the 77 in Delboy indicates your birth year, that explains your off the wall review! Grow up mate!
some other fine tunes are rejected through LRC.
this is soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo bad that it hurts.
1. i'd love to give it a -10
I think Fidel Castro has the same policy towards his critics. Lock 'em up!
THIS SUCKS!