Miniature Sun
Andy Partridge/XTC Lyrics
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All daylight hours,
I'll warm your bed,
I'll grow your flowers.
Like I'm a miniature sun.
This ball ignited when she told me I was her only one.
I'm not the same now.
I'm all aflame now.
I'm king up here like a miniature sun.
No life comes close,
I'm rising higher,
On holiday,
On ball of fire,
You made a miniature sun.
There's no more shadows in this world she says I'm her only one.
I'm not the same now.
I'm not that plain little boy.
I'm all aflame now.
I radiate like a miniature sun.
Now everything looks right today,
A billion watts of bright today.
And I'm a blazing kite today.
I think I'll float around her house,
And tell her exactly how she makes me glow.
But then the other man leaving merely doffs his hat,
And I'm the last to know.
Now everything looks wrong today.
An out of tune sung song today.
I've grown from big King Kong today,
Right down to miniature...
Don't come too close,
I'll burn your arm,
I'll bleach your hair,
Dustbowl your farm,
I'll blind your eyes,
You blinded mine,
I'll spin with rage,
All summertime,
You made a miniature sun.
Just take a look up in the nightsky, I'm not the only one.
I'm not the same now.
I'm not that vain little boy that I was.
I'm all to blame now,
Look out below here I come!
Man crashing down like a miniature sun
“Miniature Sun” by XTC tells the tale of a plain young man who is awoken to self-belief and newfound greatness thanks to the love of his life. The opening verses set the stage for the transformation that is about to take place, with our protagonist comparing himself to a “miniature sun”, promising to warm her bed and grow her flowers. The metaphorical sun symbolizes the power and importance love has in shaping us as individuals. The chorus of the song sees our protagonist declaring his transformation, and the explosive energy he feels within. He feels like a king, and nothing in the world comes close to matching the rush he is feeling.
However, the love he thought was his salvation proves to be his downfall. The final section of the song sees our protagonist warning others of his newfound power, as he knows he may cause unintentional harm. Despite this warning, he cannot stop himself from spinning with rage, leading to a destructive explosion that leaves him crashing to the ground. This transformation can be interpreted as a cautionary tale, warning us to be careful of the power that love can hold, and to not become too swept up in the sun.
Overall, “Miniature Sun” sees XTC exploring themes of self-belief, love, and the transformative nature of these two factors. The song is representative of how we can find a new sense of self with love and acceptance from others, but we must also be mindful of the consequences of this newfound power.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm twelve o'clock,
I bring brightness to the daylight hours
All daylight hours,
I am present throughout the day, shining like the sun
I'll warm your bed,
I am like a source of comfort and warmth for you at night
I'll grow your flowers.
I bring growth and vitality to the things around me
Like I'm a miniature sun.
I am comparable to a small sun, bright and warm
This ball ignited when she told me I was her only one.
I feel like I burst into light and energy when I learned that she loved me
I'm not the same now.
I have changed significantly from who I was before
I'm not that plain little boy.
I am no longer dull and unremarkable
I'm all aflame now.
I am passionate and full of fire
I'm king up here like a miniature sun.
I feel like I am in control and powerful
No life comes close,
No other experiences can compare to this feeling
I'm rising higher,
I am getting better and more intense
On holiday,
I am enjoying myself and having a good time
On ball of fire,
I am full of fire and energy, like a burning ball
You made a miniature sun.
She is responsible for making me feel this way
There's no more shadows in this world she says I'm her only one.
She is the light in my life, and our love banishes all darkness
I radiate like a miniature sun.
I am shining brightly and full of energy
Now everything looks right today,
Everything seems perfect now
A billion watts of bright today.
My energy levels are very high today
And I'm a blazing kite today.
I am soaring high and proud, like a kite in the sky
I think I'll float around her house,
I want to be near her and show her my love
And tell her exactly how she makes me glow.
I want to express how happy she makes me
But then the other man leaving merely doffs his hat,
She is with someone else, and I didn't even realize it
And I'm the last to know.
I am the last person to learn about her new relationship
Now everything looks wrong today.
Things have taken a negative turn
An out of tune sung song today.
Everything seems off-key and not quite right
I've grown from big King Kong today,
I feel like I have grown into a giant
Right down to miniature...
But now I feel small and insignificant again
Don't come too close,
I am full of intense energy, and it may be dangerous to get too close to me
I'll burn your arm,
My energy may cause harm or discomfort
I'll bleach your hair,
My light may be blinding or overwhelming
Dustbowl your farm,
My energy may have negative effects on the things around me
I'll blind your eyes,
My energy may be too bright or intense to look at directly
You blinded mine,
She has made me feel this way, and I am returning the energy to her
I'll spin with rage,
I am full of intense emotions, and they may be overwhelming
All summertime,
This intense energy may last for a long time
Just take a look up in the nightsky, I'm not the only one.
There are many other people out there who are full of intense energy like me
I'm not that vain little boy that I was.
I am no longer consumed with my own ego
I'm all to blame now,
I am responsible for my own actions and feelings
Look out below here I come!
I am about to dive into life with enthusiasm and energy
Man crashing down like a miniature sun
I am falling down to earth with power and intensity
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Written by: ANDY PARTRIDGE
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