Pocketful Of Sunshine

This song is catchy and like-able. She's pretty and the song is decent.

"Sticks and stones are never gonna break me."

"Take me away, a secret place, a sweet escape, take me away."
"Take me away, to better days, take me away, a higher place."

3.8 stars.

Natasha Bedingfield really knew what she was doing when she recorded a few years ago, These Words, and Unwritten. For her latest song though, it shows that can try to make a good song stand out, but it feels like it is flavor of the moment. Pocketful Of Sunshine, the title track and second single from her sophmore album feels a little more upbeat than the collaboration with Sean King on Love Like This, but it just doesn't unfortunately really feel like it has stood out to being definitive from Natasha and her unique lyrical style. I like the beat of the song, but I was hoping from a bit more soul into the lyrics. Hopefully, when she comes out with her next single, it will sound much better tahn just a pocketful of the moment.

Song: C+

Natasha Bedingfield's "Pocketful of Sunshine" is pretty much standard,feel-good fare. It sounds like an opening theme for a TV show. One can imagine it playing in the background for a TV show such as ABC's "Private Practice", where Dr. Addison frolics on the Southern California beaches. "Pocketful of Sunshine" succeeds because it's only Natasha and a backup singer. It's not highly synthesized. There isn't any Sean Kingston doing pretentious rap. The chorus is the song's high point,when Natasha belts out "Take me away/to the sweet escape." Glorious escapist summer fun. If you can't afford going to the beach, this song is like sitting on the warm sand, listening to the waves.

I've listened to this music over and over and haven't gotten tired of it. It's one of the most uplifting songs I've heard in awhile.

I heard this song for the first time Friday, went home, bought it, and listened to it about 10x! It's upbeat with great lyrics! LOVE IT! LOVE IT! LOVE IT!