"Soak Up the Sun" by Sheryl Crow is a song about enjoying life and taking joy in the small moments. Focused on the idea that it's more important to appreciate what you have than to obsess over what you don't have, the song urges people to make the most of their days and appreciate what they can in any situation. The chorus repeats the line "I'm gonna soak up the sun," emphasizing the idea of taking in the warmth of the sun and its associated feelings of joy and freedom. Crow's message encourages us to stop worrying about what we don't have and appreciate the sunny moments of our lives, no matter what those moments look like.