Lyric discussion by bostonrocket 

Cover art for Soak Up The Sun lyrics by Sheryl Crow

The meaning is simple: be happy with what you've got, don't be bitter, and enjoy life. And reznor70, that is a very bazaar misinterpretation. The idea of oil vs. solar power has nothing to do with the lyrics in any way and would not have even been considered when the song was written. Soak up the sun just means to soak up life. It could not be any simpler.