Staring At The Sun
-The Offspring Lyrics
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Dodging bullets while you're trying to find your way
Everyone's around but no one does a damn thing
It brings me down but I won't let them
If I seem bleak
Well, you'd be correct
And if I don't speak
But I won't be burned up by the reflection
Of the fire in your eyes
As you're staring at the sun
Whoa, as you're staring at the sun
Whoa, as you're staring at the sun
Whoa, as you're staring at the sun
As you're staring at the sun
(Hey) when I ran I didn't feel like a runaway
(Hey) When I escaped I didn't feel like I got away
(Hey) There's more to living than only surviving
Maybe I'm not there but I'm still trying
Though you hear me
I don't think that you relate
My will is something
That you can't confiscate
So forgive me but I won't be frustrated
By destruction in your eyes
As you're staring at the sun
Whoa, as you're staring at the sun, whoa
(Hey) when I ran I didn't feel like a runaway
(Hey) When I escaped I didn't feel like I got away
(Hey) There's more to living than only surviving
Maybe I'm not there but I'm still trying
Though you hear me
I don't think that you relate
My will is something
That you can't confiscate
So forgive me but I won't be frustrated
By destruction in your eyes
As you're staring at the sun
Whoa, as you're staring at the sun, whoa
(Hey) maybe life is like a ride on a freeway
(Hey) dodging bullets while you're trying to find your way
(Hey) everyone's around but no one does a damn thing
It brings me down but I won't let them
If I seem bleak
Well, you'd be correct
And if I don't speak
It's 'cause I can't disconnect
But I won't be burned up by the reflection
Of the fire in your eyes
As you're staring at the sun
Whoa, as you're staring at the sun
Whoa, as you're staring at the sun
Whoa, as you're staring at the sun
As you're staring at the sun
The Offspring's song Staring At The Sun is a song about feeling lost and struggling to navigate life's struggles. The first verse starts off by comparing life to a ride on a freeway, where one is constantly dodging bullets while trying to find their way. The second line, "Everyone's around, but no one does a damn thing," points to the feeling of being surrounded by people yet feeling isolated and unsupported. This sense of isolation is reinforced in the next line, "It brings me down, but I won't let them," which suggests a determination to soldier through despite the challenges.
The chorus doubles down on this feeling of being overwhelmed by the world around the singer. He may seem bleak and disconnected, but it's not because he wants to be - he just can't disconnect. He won't let himself be burned by the judgment or expectation of others, despite the fire in their eyes as they stare at the sun. The second verse touches on the idea of escapism - even when he runs, he doesn't feel like he's escaping. He realizes that there must be more to life than just surviving, and though he may not have all the answers, he's still trying to figure it out. The bridge acknowledges that while people may hear him, they don't necessarily relate to him or understand his struggles. However, his willpower is something that can't be taken away from him, and he refuses to be frustrated or beaten down by the destruction he sees in the eyes of others.
Overall, Staring At The Sun is a song that speaks to the struggle of everyday life and the feeling of being lost in a seemingly overwhelming world. The singer refuses to give up, even though he acknowledges the bleakness of his own situation. He recognizes the value of his own willpower in helping him navigate the turbulence of life and refuses to let others bring him down.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe life is like a ride on a freeway
Life can be compared to a journey on a freeway where we have to navigate through the obstacles in our way.
Dodging bullets while you're trying to find your way
Life involves dodging unexpected challenges while trying to find your path.
Everyone's around, but no one does a damn thing
Despite being surrounded by people, no one takes any action to make a change or solve a problem.
It brings me down, but I won't let them
The apathy of others might be depressing, but it won't stop the singer from achieving their goals.
If I seem bleak
Well you'd be correct
If the singer appears pessimistic, it's because their life experiences have given them reason to be so.
And if I don't speak
It's cause I can't disconnect
When the singer is quiet, it's because they are so invested in their thoughts that they can't disconnect from them.
But I won't be burned by the reflection
Of the fire in your eyes
As you're staring at the sun
The singer won't be affected by the harmful actions of others, who might be blinded by their own desires and motivation like staring at the sun.
When I ran I didn't feel like a runaway
When I escaped I didn't feel like I got away
Even though the singer has made big changes in their life and escaped from difficult situations, these actions didn't completely free them from the past.
There's more to living than only surviving
Maybe I'm not there, but I'm still trying
Living involves more than just getting by. The singer might not have achieved what they want yet, but they are still making an effort to improve and succeed.
Though you hear me
I don't think that you relate
Even though others might hear the singer's words, they might not understand their struggles or relate to their experiences.
My will is something
That you can't confiscate
The singer's determination and drive can't be taken away from them.
So forgive me, but I won't be frustrated
By destruction in your eyes
As you're staring at the sun
The singer won't let the negativity or harm caused by others cause them to feel frustrated or disheartened in their pursuit of their goals.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bryan Holland
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@snowmike159
Lyrics
Wait
I know you got a lot of you'd like to say (to say, to say)
Slow it down, think you gettin' a little carried away
You're too close to the flame
But you don't wanna turn around
Like you got me figured out
But girl, what I can promise is I'll let you down
So don't put up a fight
You'll get lost in the light
If you keep staring at the sun, you won't see
What you have become, this can't be
Everything you thought it was
Blinded by the thought of us, so
Give me a chance, I will
Up again, I warned
You in advance
But you just keep on starin' at the sun
Wait (yeah, yeah, wait)
I know I got a lot of going on with me (oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah)
Now we're free to loving anyone other than me
I try to rewind, I get reminded that time don't wait for nobody
Can't get too close and don't let it go
'Cause I can count on you to let me down
I won't put up a fight
I got lost in the light (oh)
If you keep staring at the sun, you won't see
What you have become, this can't be
Everything you thought it was
Blinded by the thought of us, so
Give me a chance, I will
Up again, I warned
You in advance
But you just keep on starin' at the sun
Wait
Got a couple little things I would like to say (oh yeah)
Today is not your day
You should walk away (oh yeah)
But you won't listen, you just keep on (oh yeah)
Staring at the sun, you won't see
What you have become, this can't be
Everything you thought it was
Blinded by the thought of us, so
Give me a chance, I will
Up again, I warned
You in advance
But you just keep on starin' at the sun
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@graceavila3606
Wait
I know you got a lot of shit you like to say
(To say, to say)
Slow it down, think you're getting a little carried away
You're too close to the flame
But you don't wanna turn around
Like you got me figured out
But girl what I can't promise is I let you down
So don't put up a fight, you'll get lost in the light
If you keep staring at the Sun, you won't see
What you had become, this could be
Everything you thought it was
Blinded by the thought of us, so
Give me a chance I will fuck up again
I warned you in advance
But you just keep on staring at the Sun
Babe
I know I got a lot of shit going on with me
Now we're free to love anyone then loving me
I tried to rewind and get reminded of the time when I wait for nobody
Can't get to close, no, let it go
'Cause I can't call on you to let me down
I won't put up a fight, I got lost in the light
If you keep staring at the Sun, you won't see
What you had become, this could be
Everything you thought it was
Blinded by the thought of us, so
Give me a chance I will fuck up again
I warned you in advance
But you just keep on staring at the Sun
Wait
Got a couple little things I would like to say
Today is not your day
You should've walked away
But you won't listen, you just keep on
Staring at the Sun, you won't see
What you had become, this could be
Everything you thought it was
Blinded by the thought of us, so
Give me a chance I will fuck up again
I warned you in advance
But you just keep on staring at the Sun
@devtech617
Intro: Post Malone
Oh
[Verse 1: Post Malone]
Wait (Wait)
I know you gotta a lotta shit you’d like to say (To say, to say)
Slow down, think you gettin' lil' carried away
You’re too close, to the flame
But you don’t, wanna turn around
Like you got me figured out
[Pre-Chorus 1: Post Malone]
But girl, what I can promise is I'll let you down
So don’t put up a fight
You’ll get lost in the light
[Chorus: Post Malone]
If you keep staring at the sun, you won’t see
What you have become, this can't be
Everything you thought it was
Blinded by the thought of us, so
Give me a chance, I will
Fuck up again, I warned
You in advance
But you just keep on starin' at the sun
@jasonshikari7270
Wait
I know you got a lot of shit you like to say
(To say, to say)
Slow it down, think you're getting a little carried away
You're too close to the flame
But you don't wanna turn around
Like you got me figured out
But girl what I can't promise is I let you down
So don't put up a fight, you'll get lost in the light
If you keep staring at the Sun, you won't see
What you had become, this could be
Everything you thought it was
Blinded by the thought of us, so
Give me a chance I will fuck up again
I warned you in advance
But you just keep on staring at the Sun
Babe
I know I got a lot of shit going on with me
Now we're free to love anyone then loving me
I tried to rewind and get reminded of the time when I wait for nobody
Can't get to close, no, let it go
'Cause I can't call on you to let me down
I won't put up a fight, I got lost in the light
If you keep staring at the Sun, you won't see
What you had become, this could be
Everything you thought it was
Blinded by the thought of us, so
Give me a chance I will fuck up again
I warned you in advance
But you just keep on staring at the Sun
Wait
Got a couple little things I would like to say
Today is not your day
You should've walked away
But you won't listen, you just keep on
Staring at the Sun, you won't see
What you had become, this could be
Everything you thought it was
Blinded by the thought of us, so
Give me a chance I will fuck up again
I warned you in advance
But you just keep on staring at the Sun
@sallyf5000
My interpretation of this song:
"I know you got a lot of you'd like to say
Slow it down, think you gettin' a little carried away. You're too close to the flame. But you don't wanna turn around. Like you got me figured out"
: I thought it was about the relationship of a girl and a guy. The girl doesnt like something about the guy. But thats just how the guy is and the girl know it too but still the girl tried to change the guy by keep staring at the 'sun' = keep looking at her idea about how the guy should behave.
"this can't be Everything you thought it was
Blinded by the thought of us, so
Give me a chance, I will
Up again, I warned
You in advance
But you just keep on starin' at the sun"
: the guy remind her to stop fighting and just accept him as he is. Because the girl get so absorb and just blindly forcing her ideal.
"I know I got a lot of going on with me
Now we're free to loving anyone other than me
I try to rewind, I get reminded that time don't wait for nobody
Can't get too close and don't let it go
'Cause I can count on you to let me down
I won't put up a fight
I got lost in the light"
: At the end, it is acceptance. the girl finally realize the guy cant be changed, how it seems like she lost herself along the way and they finally broke up
Just we human has differrences. The girl think she can just change the guy. But thats not always the case. Sometimes all we can do is just walk away. This song is like my reminder, a reminder to myself not to get carried away, not to lose myself again and to just let go.
@lauraherbst7009
[Intro: Post Malone]
Oh
[Verse 1: Post Malone]
Wait (Wait)
I know you gotta a lotta shit you’d like to say (To say, to say)
Slow down, think you gettin' lil' carried away
You’re too close, to the flame
But you don’t, wanna turn around
Like you got me figured out
[Pre-Chorus 1: Post Malone]
But girl, what I can promise is I'll let you down
So don’t put up a fight
You’ll get lost in the light
[Chorus: Post Malone]
If you keep staring at the sun, you won’t see
What you have become, this can't be
Everything you thought it was
Blinded by the thought of us, so
Give me a chance, I will
Fuck up again, I warned
You in advance
But you just keep on starin' at the sun
[Verse 2: SZA]
Wait (Yeah, yeah, wait)
I know I got a lot of shit going on with me (Oh yeah, oh yeah, oh yeah)
Now we're free to loving anyone other than me
I try to rewind, I get reminded that time don't wait for nobody
Can't get too close and don't let it go
[Pre-Chorus 2: SZA]
'Cause I can count on you to let me down
I won't put up a fight
I got lost in the light (Oh)
[Chorus: Post Malone and SZA]
If you keep staring at the sun, you won't see
What you have become, this can't be
Everything you thought it was
Blinded by the thought of us, so
Give me a chance, I will
Fuck up again, I warned
You in advance
But you just keep on starin' at the sun
[Bridge: Post Malone, SZA, and Both]
Wait
Got a couple little things I would like to say (Oh yeah)
Today is not your day
You should walk away (Oh yeah)
But you won't listen, you just keep on (Oh yeah)
[Chorus: Post Malone and SZA]
Staring at the sun, you won't see
What you have become, this can’t be
Everything you thought it was
Blinded by the thought of us, so
Give me a chance, I will
Fuck up again, I warned
You in advance
But you just keep on starin' at the sun
@davekav4477
Post Malone's voice and SZA's voice blend together so satisfyingly.
@erindonnelly229
A dream come true!!!!😍
@webblodenyi1336
preach bro ...... preach...... mad love to u
@briseidarivas8150
Well said bro
@graceavila3606
EXACTLY
@joshthomas_1696
Yes! They definitely should collab again
@jacksonesteila8312
Sunflower (posty) + All the stars (sza) = Staring At the Sun
@naty4485
That makes sense
@evanleblanc9844
I know right
@airflu8391
That's exactly what I was thinking lmao