Up on the Sun
Meat Puppets Lyrics
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I turned to myself
And said "You are my daughter"
I saw that the image I saw there was well
"So you are my daughter"
Well then maybe we've got something to talk about
Who told you so?
That gold burns slow
Like coal camper's candles all lost in the snow
Lay down, you're on
The warmth that I'm weaving is for you alone
Up on the sun
Where it never rains or snows
There's an ocean
With a wind that never blows
And if you see it closer
Then the finer points will show
Not too much more
Too much more
Up on the sun
Where it never rains or snows
There's an ocean
With a wind that never blows
And if you see it closer
Then the finer points will show
Not too much more
Too much more
In the beginning of the song "Up on the Sun" by Meat Puppets, the singer seems to address himself/herself in the past to acknowledge a realization that he/she is responsible for his/her chosen path. The singer seems to have an epiphany that he/she has always been in control of his/her own life, and it is up to him/her to make the most of it. The repeated phrase "You are my daughter" could be interpreted as a reminder to the singer that he/she is his/her own parent, responsible for nurturing and guiding himself/herself.
The following lines are more difficult to interpret, as they seem to be tangentially related to the previous ones. The references to "gold burns slow" and "coal camper's candles all lost in the snow" suggest something about the value of things and how easily they can be lost or forgotten. The singer then offers comfort and reassurance to himself/herself, weaving warmth for himself/herself that seems to be a metaphor for self-love and care.
The chorus offers a vision of a world far above the singer's current reality, a place where troubles are far away and there is a sense of peace and serenity. The singer urges the listener to look more closely at this world, suggesting that there are finer details to be appreciated. The repetition of "not too much more" seems to caution against taking too much of this world or expecting too much from it.
Overall, the song seems to be a meditation on self-realization and self-love, with an emphasis on the power of the individual to shape their own destiny. The chorus offers a utopian vision of a better world, but the emphasis is on appreciating the beauty of the present moment rather than expecting perfection from the future.
Line by Line Meaning
A long time ago
In the distant past
I turned to myself
I looked within to find answers
And said 'You are my daughter'
Realized a deep connection with oneself
I saw that the image I saw there was well
The image reflected a positive reality
"So you are my daughter"
Acknowledged the self as a feminine aspect
Well then maybe we've got something to talk about
Suggesting an opportunity to explore self-identity
Who told you so?
Questioning the origin of received knowledge
That gold burns slow
An observation that valuable things require patience
Like coal camper's candles all lost in the snow
Metaphor for lost or misplaced treasures
Lay down, you're on
Relax, let go
The warmth that I'm weaving is for you alone
Self-made comfort and security
Up on the sun
A higher plane of existence
Where it never rains or snows
A perfect environment free of hardship
There's an ocean
Vast, mysterious power
With a wind that never blows
An element that defies expectation
And if you see it closer
Mental focus and contemplation
Then the finer points will show
The subtleties become clear with reflection
Not too much more
A warning of the dangers of too much introspection
Too much more
Excessive rumination can be problematic
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: C. KIRKWOOD
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@tropicwave1
Up On The Sun
Meat Puppets
A long time ago
I turned to myself
And said "you are my daughter"
I saw that the image
I saw there was well,
"So you are my daughter"
Well then maybe we've got something
To talk about
Who told you so?
That gold burns slow
Like coal camper's candles
All lost in the snow
That you are my daughter
Maybe got something to talk about
Lay down you're on
The warmth that I'm weaving
Is for you alone
Up on the sun
Where it never rains or snows
There's an ocean
With a wind that never blows
And if you see it closer
Then the finer points will show
Not too much more
Too much more 4X
Up on the sun
Where it never rains or snows
There's an ocean
With a wind that never blows
And if you see it closer
Then the finer points will show
Not too much more
Too much more 4X
℗ 2011 Meat Puppets
@xxCOMBATzz
A long time ago
I turned to myself
And said "You are my daughter"
I saw that the image I saw there was well
"So you are my daughter"
Well then maybe we've got something to talk about
Who told you so?
That gold burns slow
Like coal camper's candles all lost in the snow
Lay down, you're on
The warmth that I'm weaving is for you alone
Up on the sun
Where it never rains or snows
There's an ocean
With a wind that never blows
And if you see it closer
Then the finer points will show
Not too much more
Too much more
Up on the sun
Where it never rains or snows
There's an ocean
With a wind that never blows
And if you see it closer
Then the finer points will show
Not too much more
Too much more
@xxCOMBATzz
A long time ago
I turned to myself
And said "You are my daughter"
I saw that the image I saw there was well
"So you are my daughter"
Well then maybe we've got something to talk about
Who told you so?
That gold burns slow
Like coal camper's candles all lost in the snow
Lay down, you're on
The warmth that I'm weaving is for you alone
Up on the sun
Where it never rains or snows
There's an ocean
With a wind that never blows
And if you see it closer
Then the finer points will show
Not too much more
Too much more
Up on the sun
Where it never rains or snows
There's an ocean
With a wind that never blows
And if you see it closer
Then the finer points will show
Not too much more
Too much more
@martyschwartzhere9290
Ive cried to that pre-chorus so many times. It's indescribable how it makes me feel.
That fucking bassline, the beautiful guitar melody, the vocals gradually building up. So much emotion.
Magical song.
@Goatchild90
I'm stoned af and this might be the best song in the universe
@heathersw6731
great for shrooms too
@mr.t6142
When the sun is just beginning to set I love to put this track on and listen to it and play it a few times around just a beautiful tune all together. Love Humanity for what it's worth.
@bmospec248
Great comment.
@sweatloaftv7920
still in awe this was released in 85. much respect to the kirkwoods and the puppets in general
@leesaunders1930
yea im loving the whole meat puppets discography. they really were ahead of the times when they were around.
@DURecords
They STILL exist!
@marioperella2253
It is wild this was made in 85'. Sounds like the creation of the 90's. Good point bro
@sb88700
true, the composition like many other greats before their time so to speak, and timeless. Off for full discography