Cheap Sunglasses

The lyrics present cheap sunglasses as a simple, playful source of confidence and style. At first, they are a practical answer to bright morning light; later, they become part of an attractive person’s look and a fashion choice the singer recommends. The mood stays light and humorous, moving from an everyday problem to flirtation and then to a cheerful suggestion.

Several images make the glasses seem more than useful. The speaker says the morning light “hurt[s]” his head, an exaggerated way to describe discomfort. The woman’s confident “strut” suggests a lively, self-assured walk, while her glasses help make her memorable. Dark lenses that hide the wearer’s eyes—and perhaps their identity—add a hint of mystery. The contrast between “rhinestone shades” and “cheap sunglasses” presents two different styles: flashy decoration or an inexpensive, unpretentious look.

The song may be celebrating the idea that a small, affordable accessory can change how someone feels or appears. It could also be teasing the importance people give to fashion, since the glasses are praised repeatedly as though they have special power. The lyrics do not explain whether the speaker truly values the glasses themselves or simply enjoys the image and attitude associated with them.