Sunny Skies
Teena Marie · Emerald City [1986]
It's funny you and I we're both so blue
Do you feel the things I do
Sunny skies I still can see your eyes
When you said hello
I knew all too soon you'd go
When the Autumn came tumbling down
I looked everywhere sunny
And you could not be found
Don't make this last forever
It's raining January through December
Please don't take away my sunny skies
Please don't take away my sunny skies
A tear fell from my eyes
And since you went away
I've been sad and blue and grey
Sunny skies, it's really no surprise
That I'm lost alone
And I wish you just come home
When the Autumn came you went away
Was our summer love a bit too hot for you to stay
Don't make it last forever
It's raining January
Through December
Please don't take away my sunny skies
Please don't take away my sunny skies
Would you take the leaves from trees
So that they can breathe
Would you take the stars from night
So that they can shine
Would you tell a secret told in trust
This I know you'd never do
This is what I beg of you
Don't take away my sunny skies
Sunny skies
Please don't take away my sunny skies
This I know you'd never do
This is, this is what I beg of you
Don't take away my sunny skies
Sunny skies, sunny skies
Don't take away my
Don't you take away my
Don't take away my
Don't take away my sunny skies
Sunny Skies
Teena Marie's "Sunny Skies" stands as a luminous song in her catalog, showcasing her signature ability to blend soulful R&B with infectious pop sensibilities. Recorded for the 1986 album *Emerald City*, the track exemplifies her mature period where she moved beyond the disco-infused hits of her early career to explore more nuanced, emotionally resonant compositions. The song features her distinctive vocal delivery, characterized by a warm, breathy tone that conveys both vulnerability and strength. As part of her broader body of work, "Sunny Skies" reflects the influence of her mentor, James Brown, while simultaneously establishing her own unique voice in the funk and soul landscape. The recording captures the essence of late 1980s soul music, offering a timeless appeal that highlights her talent for crafting melodies that are both catchy and deeply personal.