Staring At The Sun
Angry Samoans Lyrics


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The sun comes out twice a day
I cannot move, I can't get away

So long ago when my life was young
I did not know the dangers of the sun

And I'm staring, staring
At the sun, at the sun

The eighty-fifth planet from the sun
It's so very cold, it's so fucking cold





And I'm staring, staring
At the sun, at the sun

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Angry Samoans' song Staring At The Sun seem to be a commentary on the human condition - specifically, on how people tend to become stuck in certain patterns and can't seem to escape them. The opening lines, "The sun comes out twice a day / I cannot move, I can't get away," suggest a feeling of being trapped or immobilized. This may be a metaphor for a psychological or emotional state that prevents the singer from making positive changes in their life.


The next lines, "So long ago when my life was young / I did not know the dangers of the sun," introduce the theme of regret. The singer reflects on a time in their life when they were ignorant of certain dangers, and seems to suggest that this ignorance led to their current state of immobility. This could be interpreted as a warning to listeners to be mindful of their choices and actions, especially when they are young and impressionable.


Finally, the reference to the "eighty-fifth planet from the sun" introduces a sci-fi element that could be interpreted in a number of ways. It could be a commentary on the search for something beyond our own planet or a warning about the dangers of seeking something too far out of reach. The repeated refrain of "staring at the sun" suggests a sense of futility or leadenness, as if the singer knows that they should be doing something else but can't seem to break free from their current state.


Line by Line Meaning

The sun comes out twice a day
The sun rises and sets every day.


I cannot move, I can't get away
I am immobilized by the intense heat and light of the sun.


So long ago when my life was young
In the past, when I was younger, I was not aware of the harmful effects of the sun.


I did not know the dangers of the sun
I was ignorant about the negative impact the sun can have on my health.


And I'm staring, staring
I am fixated, unblinkingly looking


At the sun, at the sun
At the star that is the center of our solar system.


The eighty-fifth planet from the sun
Referring to Pluto, the dwarf planet that is the farthest from the sun in our solar system.


It's so very cold, it's so fucking cold
Despite its proximity to the sun, Pluto is freezing cold due to its distance from the sun.


And I'm staring, staring
I am fixated, unblinkingly looking


At the sun, at the sun
At the star that is the center of our solar system.




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Written by: MIKE SAUNDERS

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