The group formed in 1981 as a trio consisting of Brad Merritt (bass), Ian Franey(drums), and Neil Osborne (vocals). In 1983, Phil Comparelli was added on guitar and vocals, and Franey was replaced by Darryl Neudorf. Matt Johnson replaced Neudorf on drums by 1986. The band announced in March of 2005 that Comparelli had officially passed on guitar duties to Dave Genn, formerly of Matthew Good Band.
The band's self-titled second album, released in 1986, began to attract attention from radio and record buyers across Canada, with the single "Baby Ran" gaining significant radio airplay. The band's third album, Show Me, became their commercial breakthrough in Canada, with the hits "One Gun" and "One Day in Your Life".
Although the band was popular on college radio in the United States, they never had a commercial breakthrough -- 1992's Dear Dear was their first album not to have a U.S. release. Ironically, though, it was their best-selling album in Canada, leading to a new U.S. contract for the follow up, Smilin' Buddha Cabaret, which had a significant hit in "Ocean Pearl".
The band's song I Go Blind was covered in the mid-1990s by American band Hootie & the Blowfish.
The band's most recent album is 2008's Northern Soul released September 30th,2008 and they wrapped up their tour of Canada at the end of November 2008.
Golden Sun
54-40 Lyrics
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(1) Empty��.This thing is empty
I'm goin' nowhere��Know what I mean
Nothing's gonna to happen,â?¦Nothing's gonna change
No ones goin anywhere,â?¦ Everything's the same
(1st Chorus)
I like a sweet sunshine
Almost , always lost my mind
Here she comes,��.golden sun
Golden sun,�� here she comes
(2) Suddenly,â?¦Fantastic,...Unbelievable,â?¦Outrageous
Everything is better now,â?¦..Everything is changed
Everything is excellent,��Here we go again
(1st Chorus)���She's gonna make me high�.
���.(Solo)��.
(Outro) Golden sun��Here she comes
Here she comes��Golden sun
Everything is better now,â?¦.Everything is changed
Everything is excellent,��Here we go again
Golden sun ��Here she comes
Here she comes,â?¦..Golden sun
Golden sun��.Here she comes
Here she comes��Golden sun
Golden sun���She gonna take me high
Gonna take me higherâ?¦..a little golden sun
The song "Golden Sun" by 54-40 has an intriguing and introspective quality to its lyrics. The opening lines of "Empty...This thing is empty, I'm going nowhere" convey the sense of being stuck in a rut, feeling stagnant and hopeless. The repetition of "Nothing's gonna happen...No one's going anywhere" creates an aura of despair, signifying that everything is at a standstill, and there's no way of escape. However, the mood changes dramatically as the song progresses, and suddenly there's a sense of euphoria- "Suddenly, fantastic...Unbelievable, outrageous, everything is better now, everything is changed." There's an ecstatic rush depicting an unexpected turn of events that shakes things up and gives a newfound sense of purpose.
The lyrics of "Golden Sun" could be interpreted in different ways. It could either be about a person who finds their reason to live because of someone they meet, or it could be the concept of hope itself- an object of desire, a beacon of light that one can latch onto in their darkest of moments. The repeated mention of "Golden Sun" represents a symbol of hope- something that has the power to drive away the darkness and lead one towards positivity. The song's repeated lines- "Here she comes, Golden sun…she's gonna make me high" denotes the feeling of elation and the thrill of a new beginning.
Overall, the song "Golden Sun" is incredibly relatable in the sense that it encapsulates the feelings of stagnancy and despair that people go through in life, and then provides a hopeful message- that hope can come from unexpected places and that one should never give up anticipating a change.
Line by Line Meaning
Empty��.This thing is empty
I am feeling lost and unfulfilled.
I'm goin' nowhere��Know what I mean
I feel directionless and unmotivated.
Nothing's gonna to happen,â?¦Nothing's gonna change
I feel stuck and like nothing in my life is going to improve.
No ones goin anywhere,â?¦ Everything's the same
I feel like everyone around me is stagnant and not making progress either.
Now here she comes,��.A little golden sun
Someone special is entering my life and bringing light into my world.
I like a sweet sunshine
I am enjoying this new relationship or connection.
Almost , always lost my mind
I was feeling lost and aimless before, but this new relationship is helping ground me.
Golden sun,�� here she comes
The person I am talking about is a positive force in my life.
Suddenly,â?¦Fantastic,...Unbelievable,â?¦Outrageous
My life has taken an unexpected turn and everything feels wonderful, exciting, and maybe a little overwhelming.
Everything is better now,â?¦..Everything is changed
This new relationship has improved everything about my life.
Everything is excellent,��Here we go again
I am feeling really positive and ready to embrace whatever comes next.
She's gonna make me highâ?¦.
This person is bringing me happiness and a sense of euphoria.
Golden sun ��Here she comes
This person is still uplifting and important in my life.
Golden sun��.Here she comes
I am still feeling so positive and energized by this person's presence.
She gonna take me high
This person is continuing to improve my life and make me feel happy and fulfilled.
Gonna take me higherâ?¦..a little golden sun
This person is like a ray of sunshine, bringing me happiness and a sense of purpose.
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54/40 These guys are the best band Ive listened to in a long time Awesome !!!