Sunset
The XX - Lyrics
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It's like the sun set in your eyes and never wanted to rise
And what have you done with the one I love?
When I look into your eyes, I see no surprise
I always thought it was sad
The way we act like strangers
After all that we had
We make believe, I've never seen your face, you neither mine
And catch my eye, don't register a smile
You were more than just a friend, oh but the feeling
It never came to an end, I can't bear to see you
I always thought it was a shame
That we have to play these games
It felt like you really knew me
Now it feels like you see through me
When I see you again
I'll know not to expect
Stay one step away
We will have to wait
When I see you again
And I'm greeted as a friend
It is understood
That we did all we could
I always thought it was sad
The way we act like strangers
After all that we had
We act like we had never met
I always thought it was a shame
That we have to play these games
It felt like you really knew me
Now it feels like you see through me
The XX's song "Sunset" is about the end of a romantic relationship and how it has affected both parties involved. The lyrics explore the feelings of hurt and confusion that come with seeing an ex-lover after a long time. The title "Sunset" alludes to the end of the relationship, as well as the evocative imagery of the sun setting in the eyes of the other person. The singer of the song is frustrated by the way they are both pretending to be strangers after having had such a close relationship. They feel that all they can do now is keep a distance and wait until the pain subsides.
The lyrics are full of heartache and longing, with phrases like "it felt like we had never met" and "you were more than just a friend". It's clear that both people involved in the relationship were deeply invested in each other, and the pain of losing that connection is palpable. However, there is also a sense of resignation as the singer acknowledges that they can't force the other person to feel what they once did. The line "now it feels like you see through me" suggests that the singer is feeling exposed and vulnerable around their ex.
Overall, "Sunset" is a deeply emotional song that captures the pain and confusion of a relationship ending. It's a song that many people can relate to, as it expresses the universal feeling of heartbreak and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you again, it felt like we had never met
Seeing you again felt like starting from scratch, like we never had any past relationship.
It's like the sun set in your eyes and never wanted to rise
Your eyes seem dark and gloomy, as if the sunset decided to never give way for a new day again.
And what have you done with the one I love?
I'm confused about your actions towards the person I loved. Did you take their love away from me?
When I look into your eyes, I see no surprise
I see no emotion or surprise in your eyes. It's as if you don't care at all.
We make believe, I've never seen your face, you neither mine
We act like we've never seen each other before, pretending that we both don't have a past with each other.
And catch my eye, don't register a smile
You don't smile when you look at me, despite the history we had.
You were more than just a friend, oh but the feeling
Our relationship was more than a friendship, but the emotions we had seem to have disappeared.
It never came to an end, I can't bear to see you
Our relationship never officially ended, but it's hard for me to see you now knowing that it's over.
When I see you again, I'll know not to expect
I don't have high hopes for the next time I see you, because I know our relationship has changed.
Stay one step away
I need my space from you right now and want to keep it that way.
We will have to wait
Let's give ourselves time to figure out how we're going to act around each other from now on.
And I'm greeted as a friend
If you just treat me like a friend, then that's all I expect from our future interactions.
It is understood that we did all we could
We tried to make it work, but sometimes things just don't go as planned.
It felt like you really knew me
Our relationship used to be close and personal, but things have changed now.
Now it feels like you see through me
It feels like you don't really see the real me anymore, and instead see through a facade or an act.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GRANGER SMITH, MATT CALDWELL
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