Walking on Sunshine

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Walking on Sunshine, the eponymous track of Katrina and the Waves' 1983 debut album, is undeniably their most popular song. Famous for its upbeat and feel-good atmosphere,… Read More

Apr. 15, 19851 viewer103.5K views

Walking on Sunshine Lyrics

[Intro]
Ow
Mmm, yeah

[Verse 1]
I used to think maybe you loved me
Now, baby, I'm sure
And I just can't wait till the day
When you knock on my door
Now every time I go for the mailbox
I've gotta hold myself down
'Cause I just can't wait till you write me
You're coming around

[Chorus]
Now I'm walking on sunshine, whoa-oh
I'm walking on sunshine, whoa-oh
I'm walking on sunshine, whoa-oh
And don't it feel good?
Hey, alright now
And don't it feel good?
Hey, yeah

[Verse 2]
I used to think maybe you loved me
Now I know that it's true
And I don't want to spend my whole life
Just a-waitin' for you
Now I don't want you back for the weekend
Not back for a day
Ah no, no, no
I said, baby, I just want you back
And I want you to stay
Oh, yeah, now

[Chorus]
I'm walking on sunshine, whoa-oh
I'm walking on sunshine, whoa-oh
I'm walking on sunshine, whoa-oh
And don't it feel good?
Hey, alright now
And don't it feel good?
Yeah, oh, yeah, now
And don't it feel good?

[Bridge]
Walking on sunshine
Walking on sunshine
I feel alive, I feel a love
I feel a love that's really real
I feel alive, I feel a love
I feel a love that's really real
I'm on sunshine, baby, oh, oh, yeah
I'm on sunshine, baby, oh

[Chorus]
I'm walking on sunshine, whoa-oh
I'm walking on sunshine, whoa-oh
I'm walking on sunshine, whoa-oh-oh
And don't it feel good?
Hey, alright now
And don't it feel good?

[Outro]
I'll say it, I'll say it, I'll say it again now
And don't it feel good?
Ho, yeah, now
And don't it feel good?
Now don't it, don't it, don't it, don't it, don't it
Don't it feel good?
I'll say it, I'll say it, I'll say it again now
And don't it feel good?
Oh, don't, don't, don't, don't, don't
And don't it feel good?
Now tell me, tell me, tell me again now
And don't it feel good?
Ho, yeah, now
And don't it feel good?
Oh, don't it feel good, don't it feel good?
Now don't it feel good?
Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah (And don't it feel good?)
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh yeah, oh yeah
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (And don't it feel good?)
Oh yeah, yeah
Oh yeah, yeah (And don't it feel good?)
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah, woo (And don't it feel good?)

About

Walking on Sunshine, the eponymous track of Katrina and the Waves' 1983 debut album, is undeniably their most popular song.

Famous for its upbeat and feel-good atmosphere, the song has been covered by many artists including Dolly Parton, and has been used in countless advertisements and movies, from American Psycho to Daddy Day Care.

The song is estimated to have earned the band $1 million annually for ten years from royalties. Due to its high demand, advertisers typically pay $150,000 to $200,000 to use it in commercials.

In an interview with The Guardian, guitarist and writer of the song, Kimberley Rew said:

I’d love to say Walking on Sunshine relates to a significant event in my life, like walking out of my front door, seeing a comet and being inspired. But it’s just a piece of simple fun, an optimistic song

Nevertheless, the song has certainly made waves all across the world.

Q&A

Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

What did Katrina and the Waves say about "Walking on Sunshine"?

I’d love to say “Walking on Sunshine” relates to a significant event in my life, like walking out of my front door, seeing a comet and being inspired. But it’s just a piece of simple fun, an optimistic song.

Kimberley Rew, The Guardian

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