At Sundown
Bobby Hackett and His Orchestra Lyrics
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And birds are waiting to do their mating,
When eventide is nigh, moonbeams are descending,
The day is ending, a happy ending,
The sun is sinking below the western sky.
Chorus:
Every little breeze is sighing of love at sundown,
Every little bird is resting and feather nesting at sundown.
In a little cottage cozy the world seems rosy at sundown
Where a loving smile will greet me and always meet me at sundown.
I seem to sigh, I'm in heaven,
When night is falling and love is calling me home.
Daydreams through fields of clover, will soon be over,
And happy hours 'mid sunny flowers will wait another day,
Sweet dreams have just begun, dear, the day is done, dear,
When skies grow dimmer,
And stars will glimmer along the starlit way.
Chorus:
Every little breeze is sighing of love at sundown,
Every little bird is resting and feather nesting at sundown.
Each little rosebud is sleeping, while shadows are creeping,
In a little cottage cozy the world seems rosy at sundown
Where a loving smile will greet me and always meet me at sundown.
I seem to sigh, I'm in heaven,
When night is falling and love is calling me home.
The lyrics of Bobby Hackett and His Orchestra's song "At Sundown" describe the peaceful and romantic atmosphere of the end of the day. The first verse sets the scene of the sun setting and the birds preparing for their evening rituals. The following lines bring a sense of closure and a "happy ending" to the day, as if everything is falling into place and the world is at peace. The chorus highlights the universal feeling of love and tranquility that comes with the sundown. It portrays nature and all its elements as being in sync, with the breeze sighing, birds resting and roses fast asleep, while shadows creep over the land. The lyrics imply a cozy homely feeling in this warm and harmonious atmosphere.
The second verse takes the listener on a journey, with a reference to "daydreams through fields of clover" and an acknowledgement that "happy hours 'mid sunny flowers" will have to "wait another day." The mood eventually turns somber as the night sets in, but the lyrics still maintain the sense of love and comfort found during the sundown hours. The song concludes with a sense of belonging and security, as love calls the singer home.
Overall, the lyrics of "At Sundown" paint a serene portrait of nature, highlighting the beauty of the world when its natural elements work in harmony. The song invokes a sense of calm and reassurance, as if everything will always be alright, as long as we have love and the beauty of sundown.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunbeams are gently fading, slowly fading,
The rays of the sun are slowly disappearing, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
And birds are waiting to do their mating,
The birds are eagerly anticipating the chance to mate as night falls.
When eventide is nigh, moonbeams are descending,
As night approaches, the moon's light starts to shine on the world.
The day is ending, a happy ending,
The day has come to a close, but it was a joyful and fulfilling day.
The sun is sinking below the western sky.
The sun is disappearing below the horizon in the west.
Every little breeze is sighing of love at sundown,
The breeze seems to be whispering about the romance that comes with nightfall.
Every little bird is resting and feather nesting at sundown.
The birds have found their cozy nests and are settling in for the night.
Each little rosebud is sleeping, while shadows are creeping,
The rosebuds have closed up for the night, and the darkness is slowly moving in.
In a little cottage cozy the world seems rosy at sundown
In a warm and inviting cottage, everything takes on a beautiful and romantic glow at dusk.
Where a loving smile will greet me and always meet me at sundown.
In this delightful cottage, I am always greeted with a warm and welcoming smile when night falls.
I seem to sigh, I'm in heaven,
I feel incredibly happy and content as I take in the calming beauty of twilight.
When night is falling and love is calling me home.
As darkness descends, I feel drawn to the comfort and love of my cozy home.
Daydreams through fields of clover, will soon be over,
The idyllic daydreams I've been enjoying in the fields will come to an end.
And happy hours 'mid sunny flowers will wait another day,
The joyful moments I've had amongst the flowers will have to be cherished in memory until next time.
Sweet dreams have just begun, dear, the day is done, dear,
As evening begins, it's time to relax and dream sweetly after a long day.
When skies grow dimmer, And stars will glimmer along the starlit way.
As darkness takes over, the stars become more visible and twinkle in the sky.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT GORDY, THOMAS KEMP
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