Sunset
The xx/MusicFire.in 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 lyrics of the song Sunset by The xx explore the complicated feelings of two people who were once close but are now strangers, and the struggle of coming to terms with the end of a relationship. The opening lines "I saw you again, it felt like we had never met" convey the awkwardness and discomfort of encountering someone from the past who was once very important to you. The imagery of the "sun set in your eyes and never wanted to rise" suggests a sense of finality and nostalgia.
The second verse delves deeper into the conflicting emotions felt by the singer. They express regret and sadness about the way things have turned out, and emphasize the pain of pretending to be strangers with someone you once loved. The lines "It felt like you really knew me / Now it feels like you see through me" highlight the sense of loss and disconnection that comes with a failed relationship.
The final verse seems to offer some closure and acceptance of the situation. The lyrics suggest that the singer has come to terms with the end of the relationship, and is ready to move on. The lines "When I see you again / And I'm greeted as a friend / It is understood / That we did all we could" convey a sense of closure and acknowledgement that sometimes relationships just don't work out.
Overall, the lyrics of Sunset are poignant and introspective, and will resonate with anyone who has experienced the pain of lost love.
Line by Line Meaning
I saw you again, it felt like we had never met
Meeting you again after all this time felt like an illusory encounter
It's like the sun set in your eyes and never wanted to rise
The radiance of happiness and hope has vanished from your eyes
What have you done with the one I love?
What actions did you take that led to the loss of the person I loved?
When I look into your eyes, I see no surprise
I perceive a lack of remorse or regret in your eyes
We make believe, I've never seen your face, you neither mine
We pretend not to recognize each other as if we're strangers
And catch my eye, don't register a smile
When we make eye contact, you don't show any happiness or joy
You were more than just a friend, oh but the feeling
You and I shared a deeper connection than just being friends, however,
It never came to an end, I can't bear to see you
That relationship never reached its proper conclusion and it's hard for me to face you now
When I see you again, I'll know not to expect
If I see you again, I won't have any expectations
Stay one step away, we will have to wait
We should keep a distance between us and wait for the right time to reconnect
When I see you again and I'm greeted as a friend,
If we meet again and you treat me kindly
It is understood that we did all we could
We both tried our best in our previous relationship
I always thought it was sad, the way we act like strangers after all that we had
It's tragic that we act like we don't know each other after all the moments we shared
I always thought it was a shame, that we have to play these games
It's a pity that we have to behave in such an insincere manner
It felt like you really knew me, now it feels like you see through me
At one time, it seemed like you understood me, but now it feels like you can see right through me
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GRANGER SMITH, MATT CALDWELL
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