Sundown
B.B. and J.M. Trio Lyrics
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I think about you, babe
Long about sundown
I think about you, babe
Well I work in the factory and I work real hard
I do what they say and I do my job
But long about sundown
Can't wait to come over
And rub your back
Can't wait to come over
And rub your back
The stupid things I do in the daytime don't matter
Lotta talk, lotta chatter
But long about sundown
I think about you, babe
Well I wake up in the morning
Coffee just hits me right
Yes I wake up in the morning
Coffee just hits me right
Well I jump on the 710
I'm flying down the road
My world's going here
Going there, I don't know
But long about sundown
I think about you, babe
Yeah long about sundown
I think about you, babe
The lyrics of B.B. and J.M. Trio's song Sundown are about a hard worker who thinks about his significant other when the day is over. The repetitive line "long about sundown, I think about you, babe" emphasizes his longing for his partner's company after a long day's work. He works in a factory, where he follows instructions and completes his tasks diligently but as the day progresses, he just keeps thinking about his loved one. He can't wait to come over and rub her back, indicating his affection and desire to be close to her. He recognizes that the mundane things he does in the daytime don't matter, but he can't help thinking about his love interest as the day goes by.
The lyrics also highlight the singer's morning routine, where the coffee just hits him right and he's off to work on the 710 – perhaps expressing the mundane routine of modern life. He doesn't seem to have a direction but is just "flying down the road." However, his day's worries and problems seem to fade away by the time sundown rolls around; he feels at peace to think about his significant other. The song seems to suggest that love and companionship help to make the mundane life somewhat bearable; it gives him something good to look forward to as he toils through the day.
Line by Line Meaning
Long about sundown
As the sun sets, I can't help but think of you, my love.
I think about you, babe
You are always on my mind, no matter what I do or where I go.
Well I work in the factory and I work real hard
I spend my days laboring away in a factory, doing everything I'm told and putting in an honest effort.
I do what they say and I do my job
I am dedicated, obedient, and always doing my best to meet expectations.
Can't wait to come over
I am filled with longing to be with you, to hold you and comfort you.
And rub your back
I want to provide you with physical comfort and show you how much I care.
The stupid things I do in the daytime don't matter
The mistakes and meaningless tasks I perform throughout the day pale in comparison to the importance of my love for you.
Lotta talk, lotta chatter
There is much noise and commotion in the world, but none of it matters as much as you.
Well I wake up in the morning
As the day begins, I think of you once again.
Coffee just hits me right
A morning cup of coffee is the perfect start to my day, which always begins with thoughts of you.
Well I jump on the 710
I am always rushing from one place to another, but your love grounds me and gives me direction.
I'm flying down the road
Even as I speed through life, I know that my love for you keeps me steady and grounded.
My world's going here
There is so much happening around me, so many distractions and obligations.
Going there, I don't know
I don't know where I'm headed or what will happen next, but I do know that I love you and that you will always be in my heart.
Yeah long about sundown
Once again, as the sun begins to set, I think of you and feel the warmth of your love.
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Written by: J. Cale
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