New Sun
As Cities Burn Lyrics


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Always expect to lose
We can always expect to lose
We can always expect to lose
Radio, radio contact

Radio transmission every time that
I let our fair moon
Lay her body between us, I need her
Now that you're breaking up

We can always expect to lose
Radio, radio contact, radio transmission
Lay her body between us, I need her
Now that you're breaking up

Soon she'll become my new sun
Soon she'll become

Soon she'll become my new sun
Soon she'll become my new sun
[Incomprehensible]

And fast receiving but slow responding
To your signals reading, ?Son come home?
But I still believe it, my God, I still need it
I'm just tired of walking upright
When I don't mean right, I just want to look right

We can always expect to lose
Radio, radio contact, radio transmission
We can always expect to lose
Radio, radio contact, radio transmission

Soon she'll become my new sun
Soon she'll become

Soon she'll become dim reflected love to light my way
After I trade loving you, for loving to obey

'Cause even with my feet on the path
Our quiet hearts lost contact
So now I'm wandering off
Just to hear you call me, calling me back

Always expect to lose
Always, always
We can always expect to lose




Always expect to lose
Always, always

Overall Meaning

The song "New Sun" by As Cities Burn is a poignant exploration of love and loss, with a focus on the idea of expecting to lose. The opening lines of the song repeat the phrase "we can always expect to lose," setting a tone of resignation and acceptance. This idea is further explored in the lines "fast receiving but slow responding to your signals reading, 'Son come home' / But I still believe it, my God, I still need it / I'm just tired of walking upright when I don't mean right, I just want to look right." Here, the singer is grappling with conflicting feelings of wanting to do the right thing (returning home when called) but also feeling tired of putting up a facade of being okay.


The song takes a romantic turn in the lines "Radio transmission every time that / I let our fair moon / Lay her body between us, I need her / Now that you're breaking up." Here, the moon is personified as a "fair" and desirable object of affection, representing a love interest that is coming between the singer and their partner. Later, the song switches to a more religious tone with the lyrics "After I trade loving you for loving to obey," suggesting that the singer has surrendered their personal desires and ambitions in order to follow a higher power.


Overall, "New Sun" is a complex and layered song that delves into themes of love, loss, and the struggle to reconcile personal desires with a sense of duty or faith.


Line by Line Meaning

Always expect to lose
We can never be certain of winning or succeeding, and we should always prepare ourselves for the possibility of failure.


We can always expect to lose
No matter how much we hope or try, there will always be a chance that we will not achieve our goals or reach success.


We can always expect to lose
Despite our best efforts, we may not always come out on top or achieve the results we desire.


Radio, radio contact
A communication channel that allows two parties to exchange information, ideas, or messages.


Radio transmission every time that
Each time that a signal or message is sent through radio waves or another wireless medium.


I let our fair moon
When I allow the moon to come between us, casting its light and shadow on our relationship.


Lay her body between us, I need her
I depend on the moon to provide guidance and clarity in our relationship, even if it causes some distance between us.


Now that you're breaking up
In light of the fact that our relationship is deteriorating or coming to an end.


Soon she'll become my new sun
The moon, which I once relied on for guidance in my relationship, will soon be replaced by a new source of light and hope.


Soon she'll become
The moon's role in my life and relationship will soon change, and I will need to find a new source of guidance and inspiration.


And fast receiving but slow responding
Although I can quickly and easily receive messages or signals, I may sometimes take longer to process and respond to them.


To your signals reading, ?Son come home?
Interpreting messages or requests from someone who wants me to return, likely because I have been distant or absent from their life.


But I still believe it, my God, I still need it
Despite any doubts or challenges, I still have faith and trust in the relationship or connection I have with this person, and I still depend on it for emotional support or guidance.


I'm just tired of walking upright
I'm weary of putting on a façade of strength or confidence, and pretending that everything is okay, when really I'm struggling internally.


When I don't mean right, I just want to look right
Sometimes I prioritize looking good or appearing to have it all together, rather than doing the right thing or making the best choice for myself or others.


Soon she'll become dim reflected love to light my way
The moon, which once provided bright and clear guidance, will soon become a faint glimmer of love and affection that helps me find my way forward.


After I trade loving you, for loving to obey
After I give up or sacrifice my emotional connection or desire for this person, in favor of simply following their instructions or doing what's expected of me.


'Cause even with my feet on the path
Despite my efforts to stay on track or stay true to myself and my values.


Our quiet hearts lost contact
Our emotional connection or understanding of each other has grown distant or strained, and we no longer have a deep understanding of one another.


So now I'm wandering off
As a result, I feel lost or directionless, and uncertain of the right path forward.


Just to hear you call me, calling me back
I'm desperate for a sign of affection or a call to return to this person or relationship, even if it's not the healthiest choice for me.


Always expect to lose
Once again, emphasizing the importance of being realistic and prepared for the possibility of failure or disappointment.


Always, always
An indication that this message is particularly important or urgent, and worth repeating or emphasizing.




Lyrics © CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, Capitol CMG Publishing

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