Sunshine
If it’s true that novelists write themselves, then it seems logical to think singer/songwriters sing themselves. And if that’s the case, then what does Sunshine say about Tim Pepper.
Tim is known for being thoughtful, which can be interpreted in many different ways. Some positive. Some not so positive, but that may be an accurate descriptor. Sunshine reflects both sides of the coin.
In Sunshine, Tim thinks and feels. He reflects and fumes. There’s nothing static. He isn’t eternally pessimistic or optomistic.
But I wouldn’t dismiss the song as just another boring dose of realism. It isn’t flat. It’s a little up and a little down, and it ends on an upbeat note. It moves honestly.
The song isn’t long, but it’s lots of fun and the tune is really catchy too. Enjoy!
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Lyrics
He sat across the table
He looked me in the eye
He said son your disposition is too sad
It just ain’t right
Sir I do not disagree
But this wasn’t my design
With due respect your wisdom I decline
See I don’t believe in sunshine anymore
No I don’t believe in sunshine anymore
And I know that folks must wonder
Bout the cloud I’m living under
But I don’t believe in sunshine anymore
With steely resignation
I lay my guitar down
And I waved my arms
And told him all my tales
Once or twice tween sips of coffee
He winced an made a frown
And glanced back and forth
From me onto the ground
I don’t believe in sunshine anymore
No I don’t believe in sunshine anymore
And I know that folks must wonder
Bout the cloud I’m living under
But I don’t believe in sunshine anymore
He said certainly your story
Is of folly and of woe
Let an old man tell you somethin
You probably didn’t know
There ain’t a man alive
That’s had an easy time
So you best enjoy the sunshine
Fore she goes
Oh you best enjoy the sunshine
Fore she goes
Oh you best enjoy the sunshine
Fore she goes
Cause there ain’t a man alive
That’s had an easy time
You best enjoy the sunshine
Fore she goes
Oh those folks are right to wonder
Bout the cloud you’re living under
You best enjoy the sunshine
Fore she goes
Oh you best enjoy the sunshine
Fore she goes
Oh you best enjoy the sunshiiiiiine
Suunshine fore she goes
Credits
Tim Pepper not only recorded this song but also performed all the parts. It’s entirely a solo effort. Every harmony, sound effect, guitar part, drum beat was produced and synced by Tim.
Download this song, as well as many others, for free from Tim’s account on SoundCloud.Com. Share it with your friends on your favorite social media site. Enjoy!
Contact Tim
Tim’s website shares bio and contact details. It also has links to more of his songs and contains chapters from his book, Wrestling The Rhinoceros.
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