Canadian Sunset
Andy Williams;Archie Bleyer Lyrics

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Once I was alone
So lonely and then
You came, out of nowhere
Like the sun up from the hills

Cold, cold was the wind
Warm, warm were your lips
Out there, on that ski trail

Where your kiss filled me with thrills

A weekend in Canada, a change of scene
Was the most I bargained for
And then I discovered you and in your eyes
I found the love that I couldn't ignore

Down, down came the sun
Fast, fast, fast, beat my heart

I knew when the sun set
From that day, we'd never ever part

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Andy Williams's song "Canadian Sunset" describe a beautiful moment in which the singer was once alone before meeting their love interest. The song speaks of a feeling of emptiness and loneliness before finding someone who brought warmth and happiness to their life "like the sun up from the hills." The descriptions of the cold wind and warm lips, along with a kiss that filled the singer with thrills, create a vivid image of the powerful impact of love.

The second verse speaks to the newfound love that the singer discovered during a weekend in Canada. The change of scenery was originally all that was sought after, but ultimately, it was discovering this love that captured the singer's attention. The final verse speaks of the fast beating heart and the knowledge that the sun setting marked a moment where the two would never be apart. The overall message of the song is a celebration of love and the transformative power it can have on a person's life.

Line by Line Meaning

Once I was alone
I was lonely before I met you

So lonely and then
My loneliness was overwhelming

You came, out of nowhere
You entered my life unexpectedly

Like the sun up from the hills
Your appearance was like a shining beacon of hope

Cold, cold was the wind
The weather was harsh and unforgiving

Warm, warm were your lips
Your kiss was like a ray of sunshine in the cold

Out there, on that ski trail
We were skiing together

Where your kiss filled me with thrills
I was exhilarated by your kiss

A weekend in Canada, a change of scene
I was looking for a brief getaway

Was the most I bargained for
I didn't expect to find anything more meaningful

And then I discovered you and in your eyes
But then I met you and saw something more in your eyes