Sunday
Bloc Party Lyrics


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Heavy night, it was a heavy night
Feels like we've come back from the dead
Heavy night, it was a heavy night
I cannot remember what I said to anyone

If we get up now we can catch the afternoon
Watch the under fifteens playing football in the park
Let's sit in St. Leonard's on this alcoholic day
We're doing the best with what we've got

I'll love you in the morning
When you're still hung-over
I'll love you in the morning
When you're still strung out
I'll love you in the morning

I work hard all week, and so do you
We deserve to let off some steam
Less orthodox, creeping
When we need to rage through this life

There might be ones who are smarter than you
That have the right answers, that wear better shoes
Forget about those melting ice caps
We're doing the best with what we've got

I'll love you in the morning
When you're still hung-over
I'll love you in the morning
When you're still strung out

When I'm with you I am calm
A pearl in your oyster
Head on my chest, a silent smile
A private kind of happiness

You see giant proclamations are all very well
But our love is louder than words

When I'm with you I am calm
A pearl in your oyster
Head on my chest, a silent smile
A private kind of happiness (I'll love you in the morning)

When I'm with you I am calm (I'll love you in the morning)
A pearl in your oyster (I'll love you in the morning)
Head on my chest, a silent smile (I'll love you in the morning)
A private kind of happiness (I'll love you in the morning)

When I'm with you I am calm (I'll love you in the morning)
A pearl in your oyster (I'll love you in the morning)
Head on my chest, a silent smile (I'll love you in the morning)
A private kind of happiness (I'll love you in the morning)

I'll love you in the morning
I'll love you in the morning
I'll love you in the morning




I'll love you in the morning
I'll love you in the morning

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Bloc Party's "Sunday" suggest a night of heavy drinking and partying. The singer is struggling to recall the events of the previous night, yet feels a sense of calm in the company of his lover. They decide to spend the day recovering, watching kids play soccer in the park and drinking in a local bar. The song seems to suggest that despite the chaos and uncertainty of life, the love between the two characters is a constant source of happiness and stability.


The refrain, "I'll love you in the morning," reinforces this idea of constancy and devotion. The verses that precede it, however, are full of contradictions and uncertainties. The line "Less orthodox, creeping when we need to rage through this life" suggests a need to escape the norm and live life on their own terms, but also a sense of desperation or unease. Similarly, the singer acknowledges that there are those who are smarter or more successful, but asserts that he and his lover are doing the best they can.


Overall, "Sunday" is a bittersweet song that reflects the ups and downs of young adulthood, and the ways in which love can provide an anchor in uncertain times.



Line by Line Meaning

Heavy night, it was a heavy night
Last night was a tough one


Feels like we've come back from the dead
We feel like we just resurrected


I cannot remember what I said to anyone
I don't recall what I told everyone last night


If we get up now we can catch the afternoon
We can still make the most of the day


Watch the under fifteens playing football in the park
We can go see some kids play soccer in the park


Let's sit in St. Leonard's on this alcoholic day
We can hang out in St. Leonard's while we recover from drinking


We're doing the best with what we've got
We're making the most out of our situation


I'll love you in the morning
I'll still love you when you wake up


When you're still hung-over
Even when you're feeling the effects of last night


When you're still strung out
Even when you're feeling the after-effects of drugs


I work hard all week, and so do you
We both work hard during the week


We deserve to let off some steam
We need to let loose and have some fun


Less orthodox, creeping
We need to do something out of the ordinary


When we need to rage through this life
We need to find ways to survive in this world


There might be ones who are smarter than you
There are people who are more intelligent than you


That have the right answers, that wear better shoes
They may know more, but we still have something to offer


Forget about those melting ice caps
We have more pressing things to worry about


When I'm with you I am calm
You make me feel at peace


A pearl in your oyster
I am your hidden treasure


Head on my chest, a silent smile
We can be content in silence


A private kind of happiness
We have our own special kind of joy


You see giant proclamations are all very well
Big declarations are great, but they don't matter as much as our love


But our love is louder than words
Our love speaks volumes


I'll love you in the morning
I'll still love you when you wake up


I'll love you in the morning
Even when you're feeling rough from the night before


I'll love you in the morning
No matter what, I'll still love you


I'll love you in the morning
Always and forever, I'll love you


I'll love you in the morning
I'll love you no matter what the future holds




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RUSSELL LISSACK, GORDON MOAKES, KELE OKEREKE, MATT TONG

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