sundown
(hed) Planet Earth Lyrics


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I can see the sun going down
I can see the sun going down
I can see the sun going down
I can see the sun going down

Well I tried to make some sense of all this
I tried to work it out
I don't know how i got caught up in the middle of all this
i just know I got to get the fuck out

Well I tried to change the channel and move on
I tried to bite my tongue
I don't know how I could be so fuckin stupid for so long
I dont know why I had to be the one

This has gotta be some misunderstanding
No, this is not my point of view

It's all over
(When you know it's all over)
I know you feel it
(I know you feel it)
It's all over
(You know it's all over)
How can I hold on?

It's all over
(You know it's all over)
I know you feel it
(I know you feel it)
It's all over
(You know it's all over)
But it's all I do
Ooooh

Well I feel like such a clown this time
Well I feel like giving up
Every single one of my friends let me down this time
When I was dying, they were living it up

Well I could not control the wound over stars or myself
I cannot control the sun
I don't know how I could sleep in that bed for so long
I don't know why I had to be the one

This has gotta be some misunderstanding
No, this is not my point of view.

It's all over
(When you know it's all over)
I know you feel it
(I know you feel it)
It's all over
(You know it's all over)
How can I hold on?

It's all over
(You know it's all over)
I know you feel it
(I know you feel it)
It's all over
(You know it's all over)
But it's all I do
Ooooh

I can see the sun going down
I can see the sun going down
I can see the sun going down
I can see the sun going down

Well it feels so quiet before the storm
Well it feels just like a dream




I shelter myself in hope
I know why the caged bird sings...

Overall Meaning

The song "Sundown" by (hed) Planet Earth is a bitter reflection on relationships gone wrong. The lyrics suggest a feeling of betrayal, with the singer feeling foolish for having been taken in by someone, but also angry with himself for allowing the situation to continue for so long. He seems to be trying to come to terms with the end of his relationship and the realization that it is truly over. The image of the sun going down is used throughout the song as a metaphor for the end of the relationship.


The opening repetition of "I can see the sun going down" sets the tone of the song; the sun symbolically represents the end of something, in this case, the relationship. The singer acknowledges the situation and tries to "make some sense of all this." He reflects on his own role in the relationship and how he got "caught up in the middle of all this." However, he ultimately realizes that he needs to get out of the situation and move on. The chorus of the song hammers home the point that the relationship is over, with the repeated refrain of "It's all over" driving the message home.


The song highlights the emotions of a person who has felt betrayed by someone they loved and trusted, and now they find themselves feeling lost and alone. The lyrics also suggest a sense of yearning and hopefulness. The singer shelters himself in hope and knows that the caged bird sings. It implies that he is not completely defeated and still has hope for the future.


Line by Line Meaning

I can see the sun going down
The singer observes the sun setting.


I tried to make some sense of all this
The singer tries to understand what is happening.


I tried to work it out
The singer tries to find a solution.


I don't know how i got caught up in the middle of all this
The artist doesn't understand how they became involved in this situation.


i just know I got to get the fuck out
The artist wants to escape from this situation.


I tried to change the channel and move on
The singer tries to move away from the situation.


I tried to bite my tongue
The singer tries to keep quiet.


I dont know why I had to be the one
The artist questions why they are the one experiencing this.


This has gotta be some misunderstanding
The artist thinks there must be a mistake.


No, this is not my point of view
The artist does not agree with what is occurring.


Well I feel like such a clown this time
The singer feels foolish.


Well I feel like giving up
The artist is considering giving up.


When I was dying, they were living it up
The singer's friends weren't there for them during a difficult time.


I cannot control the sun
The singer acknowledges that they have no control over the situation.


I don't know why I had to be the one
The singer questions why they are the one experiencing this.


It feels so quiet before the storm
The artist senses that something big is about to happen.


I shelter myself in hope
The artist finds comfort in hope.


I know why the caged bird sings...
The singer understands why those who are trapped express themselves.




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I never seen such pink sunset before, Grateful to you my friend for letting us witness this rare sighting.

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Wow this is stunning! What a perfect capture! I always try to get the sun or the moon but doesn't show up as good on my camera. This is such a perfect circle too. Wow..so beautiful.

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