Spotlight The Sun
Backyard Babies Lyrics


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It´s taken me forever
But I don´t want to go
I don´t need a reason
I´ve been working like a dog

Aaah, strung out on time
Aaah, strung out on time
I need a bomb
Exploding in my veins
And if you lost the power
You need to rock & roll the dice
It´s losers happy hour

I used to figure out what´s in your narrow mind
But, baby, I think it´s working overtime tonight

Aaah, strung out on time
Aaah, strung out on time

So where did you run

Where did you run
Lost all the fun
You can´t spotlight the sun

Well, I used to figure out what´s in your narrow mind
But, honey, I think it´s working overtime tonight

Aaah, strung out on time
Aaah, strung out on time




Aaah, strung out on time
Aaah, strung out on time

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song Spotlight The Sun by Backyard Babies express the feeling of reluctance to leave a particular situation. The singer, who could be interpreted as the lead singer of the band, says that it has taken them forever to get to where they are, but they do not want to leave. The second line, "I don't need a reason," reinforces the idea that the singer has found a place of comfort, and the desire to stay comes from a feeling within rather than any external factor. However, the fact that the singer has been "working like a dog" could indicate that it is the result of hard work, but the exact nature of that hard work is not specified.


The chorus of the song, which repeats the phrase "strung out on time" four times, adds to the concept of the passage of time being a significant factor. This could refer to the pressure to keep up with schedules, demands, or life in general. The subsequent lines, "I need a bomb / Exploding in my veins," could be interpreted as a desire for excitement, something that injects life into the tedium of daily routine. When the power goes out, the singer suggests "rock & roll the dice" indicating a willingness to take a chance and embrace the uncertain. But the line "loser's happy hour" suggests an acceptance of the fact that risks may not always pay off.


The second verse of the song refers to an unspecified "you" possibly significant other that the singer is trying to understand. The singer used to "figure out what's in your narrow mind," but now feels that "it's working overtime tonight." This suggests that there is a struggle to comprehend the thoughts and feelings of another person. The final lines of the song repeat the phrase "strung out on time" four more times, before building to the climax where the phrase "you can't spotlight the sun" is repeated twice. The repetition emphasizes the idea that it is impossible to draw attention to something too bright to behold like the sun.


Line by Line Meaning

It´s taken me forever
I've been trying to accomplish something for a long time


But I don´t want to go
Despite my long efforts, I don't want to give up on this


I don´t need a reason
I don't require justification for my actions


I´ve been working like a dog
I've been tirelessly working


Aaah, strung out on time
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed by the passage of time


I need a bomb
I need a jolt of energy or excitement


Exploding in my veins
Something that brings intense excitement and energy


And if you lost the power
If you're feeling powerless


You need to rock & roll the dice
You need to take risks and try something new to regain power


It´s losers happy hour
A time for those who've failed to come together and commiserate


I used to figure out what´s in your narrow mind
I used to try to understand what you were thinking


But, baby, I think it´s working overtime tonight
But tonight, I feel like your mind is particularly active


So where did you run
Where did you go


Lost all the fun
Lost all the good times and enjoyment


You can´t spotlight the sun
You can't bring attention to something that is already front and center


Well, I used to figure out what´s in your narrow mind
I used to try to understand what you were thinking


But, honey, I think it´s working overtime tonight
But tonight, I feel like your mind is particularly active


Aaah, strung out on time
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed by the passage of time


Aaah, strung out on time
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed by the passage of time


Aaah, strung out on time
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed by the passage of time


Aaah, strung out on time
Feeling overwhelmed and stressed by the passage of time




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS SVENSSON, ANDREAS TYRONE SVENSSON, NIKLAS ROGER BORG

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