In 2008 Head played the title role in Repo! The Genetic Opera, as the film's grim reaper, an organ repossession man doing the bidding of an out of control biotech company called GeneCo.
More recently he can be seen in the UK comedy, Little Britain, and also in BBC's Merlin series.
Staring At The Sun
Anthony Stewart Head Lyrics
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i used to stare at the sun for minutes at a time. and
after a while, the bright golden circle of the sun
would melt away into the blue of the sky
like i was looking at a deep blue sky within a sky
someone asked me about her the other day
and i found myself standing there describing her
her eyes - lost in the thought of her eyes
like staring into the sun
when i was a child, and didn't know any better
i used to stare at the sun
The song Staring at the Sun by Anthony Stewart Head is a heartfelt composition that explores themes of innocence, love, and loss. The opening lines of the song clearly establish the nostalgic tone of the lyrics as the artist recalls a childhood memory of staring at the sun. The act of staring at the sun, despite being dangerous, speaks to the sense of wonder and curiosity that often characterizes childhood. The image of the sun melting away into the blue of the sky is a poetic way of capturing the fleeting moments of joy and wonder that often define our earliest memories.
As the song progresses, the artist delves into thoughts of a lost love. The question about "her" triggers a flood of memories and emotions as he describes the mesmerizing quality of her deep blue eyes. The phrase "like staring into the sun" not only evokes the image of his childhood memory but also symbolizes the intense feelings of passion and desire that the artist associates with the woman he loved. Ultimately, the song is about the power of memories and how they can transport us back to a time and place of pure happiness and innocence.
Line by Line Meaning
When i was a child, and din't know any better
During my childhood, when I lacked discernment and knowledge
i used to stare at the sun for minutes at a time. and
I would gaze at the sun's brightness for extended periods of minutes
after a while, the bright golden circle of the sun
Eventually, the luminous yellowish ball of fire that is the sun
would melt away into the blue of the sky
Would dissolve and blend with the blue expanse of the sky
like i was looking at a deep blue sky within a sky
It was as if I was viewing a deeper layer of blue within the already blue sky
someone asked me about her the other day
Recently, someone inquired about a female individual to me
and i found myself standing there describing her
I realized that I was still fascinated enough by her to stand and illustrate her appearance
her eyes - lost in the thought of her eyes
Her eyes - I was consumed with the memory of her eyes
such a deep, deep blue ...
Colored in a profound, profound blue hue
like staring into the sun
It was like looking at the sun, which captivates one's attention with its brilliance
when i was a child, and didn't know any better
Back when I was a youngster, and my understanding was limited
Contributed by Ian H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.