A Sunday Smile
Beirut Lyrics
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All I want is the best for our lives, my dear
And you know my wishes are sincere
What's to say for the days I cannot bear
A Sunday smile, you wore it for a while
A cemetery mile, we paused and sang
A Sunday smile, you wore it for a while
A cemetery mile, we paused and sang
A Sunday smile and we felt true (and)
We burnt to the ground
Left a view to admire
With buildings inside church of white
We burnt to the ground
Left a grave to admire
And as we reach for the sky
Reach the church of white
A Sunday smile, you wore it for a while
A cemetery mile, we paused and sang
A Sunday smile, you wore it for a while
A cemetery mile, we paused and sang
A Sunday smile and we felt true (and)
The lyrics of Beirut's song "A Sunday Smile" seem to be about wishing for the best in life for someone you care about, but also acknowledging the difficult days that can come along. The song mentions a specific moment, a "Sunday smile" that was shared between two people. This smile brought a moment of happiness in the midst of a cemetery, where they paused to sing. The lyrics then shift to describe a scene of buildings inside a "church of white" that burn to the ground, leaving a view and a grave to admire. The song ends by returning to the memory of the Sunday smile, and how it made them feel true.
Line by Line Meaning
All I want is the best for our lives, my dear
I have sincere wishes to ensure that we experience a joyful and fulfilling life together.
And you know my wishes are sincere
You understand that my desires for our life together come from a genuine place.
What's to say for the days I cannot bear
Sometimes life can be difficult to manage, leaving me to wonder how I'll cope during tougher times.
A Sunday smile, you wore it for a while
I remember the happiness that radiated from your face on a Sunday, and how your smile filled me with warmth.
A cemetery mile, we paused and sang
Together, we took a moment to stop and sing in a place where people rest eternally.
A Sunday smile and we felt true (and)
The happiness we felt was genuine and real.
We burnt to the ground
We lost everything we had, and we were destroyed.
Left a view to admire
Despite the destruction, the view we witnessed was beautiful and we were in awe of it.
With buildings inside church of white
The buildings were matched with the beautiful church that stood out in the white light.
Left a grave to admire
Our journey to the beautiful view was with a bittersweet truth of acknowledging a grave and paying our respects.
And as we reach for the sky
As we looked up to the skies, we felt humbled and grateful for the opportunity to witness something of such grandeur.
Reach the church of white
We reached the church that stood out amidst the white light and felt a sense of comfort from its presence.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Zach Condon
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@lorenambd
All I want is the best for our lives my dear,
And you know my wishes are sincere.
What's to say for the days I cannot bear
A Sunday smile you wore it for a while.
A cemetery mile we paused and sang.
A Sunday smile you wore it for a while.
A cemetery mile we paused and sang.
A Sunday smile and we felt true. (and)
We burnt to the ground
Left a view to admire
With buildings inside church of white.
We burnt to the ground left a grave to admire.
And as we reach for the sky, reach the church of white.
A Sunday smile you wore it for a while.
A cemetery mile we paused and sang.
A Sunday smile you wore it for a while.
A cemetery mile we paused and sang.
A Sunday smile and we felt true. (and)
@adegarcia121
All I want is the best for our lives my dear
And you know my wishes are sincere
What's to say, all the days I cannot bear
A Sunday smile, we wore it for a while
And at cemetery mile, we paused and sang
A Sunday smile, we wore it for a while
And at cemetery mile, we paused and sang
About a Sunday smile, and we felt clean
We burnt to the ground,
left a view to admire
Buildings aside, church of white
We burnt to the ground,
left a grave to admire
Hills reach for the sky, reach the church of white
A Sunday smile, we wore it for a while
And at cemetery mile, we paused and sang
A Sunday smile, we wore it for a while
And at cemetery mile, we paused and sang
About a Sunday smile, and we felt clean
@Alex-di4wp
Life is less hard with you, Beirut
@panpap2836
So true! They're a Sunday smile for us!🙂👏💐
@Manwecaen
Jesus ... I can not get this refrain out of my mind since days ... walking around and summing "a sunday smile, we wore it for a while" all the time ... one of the best lines in music history in my opinion ... :)
@GU1TARD3MON
I am not a soppy dude at all, but listening to Beirut makes me well up each and every single time. I wish I had someone who I could get lost with listening to them
@athenaeum33
Solitude can be a super power if used correctly. Dont wast your gift today thinking about tomorrow.
@bebedelatierra6309
i cry tooo but i'm emo af xD it's funny because i found beirut when i was really young and i miss being alone listening to them now i have children and i'm never alone lol this takes me back to my delinquent years of solitude xD
@cristinap.1914
I am with you.
@renealexanderm.2132
You're lost with everyone here listening dear friend
@GU1TARD3MON
The beauty of this song makes me cry sometimes when I listen to it. It's quite incredible, the kind of emotions just hearing a bunch notes stitched together can make you feel
Thank you Beirut for making this birthday of mine one to remember
@ceilaadriany
I love this song!!!! ❤❤❤