The Sun Always Shines On T.V.
A-Ha - Greatest Hits Lyrics
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How can it be
Believe me
The sun always shines on TV
Hold me
Close to your heart
Touch me
And give all your love to meTo me
I reached inside myself and found
Nothing there to ease the
Pressure of my ever worrying mind
All my powers waste away
I fear the crazed and lonely
Looks the mirror's sending me these days
Touch me
How can it be
Believe me
The sun always shines on TV
Hold me
Close to your heart
Touch me
And give all your love to me
Please don't ask me to defend
The shameful lowlands of the way I'm drifting
Gloomily through time
I reached inside myself today
Thinking there's got to be some way
To keep my troubles distant
Touch meHow can it be
Believe me
The sun always shines on TV
Hold me
Close to your heart
Touch me
And give all your love to me
Hold me
Close to your heart
Touch me
And give all your love to me
To me
"The Sun Always Shines On T.V." by A-Ha conveys the complex emotions of loneliness, longing, and the desire for love and validation. The lyrics speak of a yearning for connection and the overwhelming feeling of emptiness within oneself.
The opening lines, "Touch me, how can it be, believe me, the sun always shines on TV," evoke a sense of longing and disbelief. It suggests that the singer craves human touch and affection, seeking solace in the idea that the sun always shines on the television screen, symbolizing the pursuit of a perfect, idealized world.
The verse continues, "Hold me, close to your heart, touch me, and give all your love to me." These lyrics express a plea for someone to hold the singer close and provide them with the love and affection they desperately seek. The repeated emphasis on touch highlights the importance of physical and emotional connection in combating the singer's feelings of loneliness and emptiness.
The following lines, "I reached inside myself and found, nothing there to ease the pressure of my ever-worrying mind," reveal the internal struggles and anxieties faced by the singer. They are unable to find solace or comfort within themselves, further emphasizing the need for external validation.
The lyrics also address feelings of self-doubt and introspection, with the singer expressing fear of the reflection they see in the mirror, experiencing a sense of craziness and loneliness. They seek ways to distance themselves from their troubles and escape from the overwhelming weight of their worries.
Ultimately, "The Sun Always Shines On T.V." is an exploration of human emotions, particularly the longing for love, the struggle with self-acceptance, and the need for external validation. The song's lyrics capture the yearning for connection and the pursuit of a brighter world that someone else's love and support may provide.
Line by Line Meaning
Touch me
Allow me to feel your presence and connect with you
How can it be
Expressing wonder or disbelief at a situation
Believe me
Assuring the listener of the truth of what is being said
The sun always shines on TV
Symbolically representing the constant presence of hope and positivity in the media
Hold me
Embrace me and provide comfort and security
Close to your heart
Keep me in a place of love and affection
And give all your love to me
Share your affection and care with me completely
I reached inside myself and found
Engaging in introspection and discovering
Nothing there to ease the
No solution or relief in sight
Pressure of my ever worrying mind
The constant burden of anxiety and concern
All my powers waste away
Feeling a loss of vitality and strength
I fear the crazed and lonely
Being afraid of becoming overwhelmed and isolated
Looks the mirror's sending me these days
Perceiving a reflection that shows distress and turmoil
Please don't ask me to defend
Requesting not to be questioned or challenged
The shameful lowlands of the way I'm drifting
Not wanting to explain the negative path one is taking in life
Gloomily through time
Moving through life with a sense of sadness and despair
Thinking there's got to be some way
Considering the possibility of finding a solution
To keep my troubles distant
To find a method to distance oneself from one's problems
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Written by: Pal Waaktaar
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Lyrics :
Touch me
How can it be
Believe me
The sun always shines on T.V
Hold me
Close to your heart
Touch me
And give all your love to me
To me...
I Reached inside myself
And found nothing there
To ease the pressure off
My ever worried mind
All my powers waste away
I fear the crazed and lonely looks
The mirror's sending me
These Days
Touch me
How can it be
Believe me
The sun always shines on T.V
Hold me
Close to your heart
Touch me
And give all your love to me
Please don't ask me to defend
The shamefull lowlands
Of the way I'm drifting
Gloomily through time
(Touch me)
I reached inside myself today
(Give all your love)
Thinking there's got to be some way
To keep my troubles distant
Hold me
Close to your heart
Touch me
And give all your love to me
@aaronhardy2752
This is definitely one of Aha best songs. Never got the true credit it deserves.
@mojopin1997
It reached number one in U.K.
@tonystanton2215
I agree. So much one of their greats.
@JulieWillard-v2y
Totally agree. The arrangement is fab.
@AndrewGivens
And people still choose Take On Me for karaoke, mostly forgetting this. Is it a good karaoke number? No, but it doesn't get the same level of attention in recent decades, and that was a shame. I think it's having its moment in the sun again though. โ@mojopin1997
@denisesurber8176
Take On Me was good. But I always liked this better.โ๏ธโ๏ธ
@richardsuberbielle4421
What very sad news Morten !
A lot of strength and courage sent from France. Believe me, the sun always shines....
@progordie
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@kevin-z2r3y
It might be the situation room he may not be a situation
@matt5745
This band deserved so much more than what we gave them in the 80s.. easily one of the best bands that Norway/ Europe gifted us.