Sunday Morning
Callan Brown Lyrics
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We pretend nothing going on
Don't know what you got til it's gone
Now it's gone and you want it all
Take me back to where we started
Cause there ain't no place like home
When we're singing on a Sunday morning
There's a fire burning hallow but my heart won't let me go
Give me a time out, always on your mind with someone else
Give me all your loving, give me everything
Give me a time out, I never really wanted it this way
Give me all your loving, still mean everything to me
Might of got it wrong, but I'm a fighter
Ride it til it's gone
Living on the fence ain't my desire
Now we're going stronger
Healing hurts to wait, it hurts to wait so long
But now we know just wait
Give me a time out, always on your mind with someone else
Give me all your loving, give me everything
Give me a time out, I never really wanted it this way
Give me all your loving, still mean everything
I won't let you go babe
But I would let you go babe
Our time it don't go wasting away
You're always on my mind
It's easy on my time
But I need my virgin eyes
You're always on my mind
It's easy on my time
But I need my virgin eyes
You're always on my mind
It's easy on my time
But I need my virgin eyes
You're always on my mind
It's easy on my time
But I need my virgin eyes
The lyrics of Callan Brown's song 'Sunday Morning' are about the longing to return to a previous time when things were better, and the regret of taking things for granted. The song starts with the frustration of coming to an end again, pretending that everything is normal, even though things have changed. The lyrics "Don't know what you got til it's gone, Now it's gone and you want it all" portray the regret of not appreciating what was there before it's too late. The idea of 'take me back to where we started' expresses the longing to go back to a time when things were happier, as home is where the heart is. 'Singing on Sunday morning' represents the hazy, dream-like feeling of nostalgia that the singer longs for.
The second verse of the song depicts how the singer is having a hard time moving on from the past. The lyrics "There's a fire burning hallow but my heart won't let me go" show that the singer is unable to let go even though the fire within them is diminished. But the singer is still hoping for a chance to regain the lost love. The lines "Give me all your loving, still mean everything to me" highlight that the singer still longs for their love to return.
In conclusion, 'Sunday Morning' by Callan Brown explores the emotional turmoil of longing for the past and the feelings of regret for not appreciating what we have until it's gone.
Line by Line Meaning
Coming to the end of again
We have once again reached the end of a cycle, possibly a relationship or situation.
We pretend nothing going on
Despite the situation coming to an end, we act like nothing is happening and try to carry on as usual.
Don't know what you got til it's gone
We do not appreciate something or someone until we lose them.
Now it's gone and you want it all
After losing what we took for granted, we realize its true value and wish we could have it back.
Take me back to where we started
We long to go back to the beginning where everything was fresh and new.
Cause there ain't no place like home
Home represents a place of comfort and familiarity, hence being unmatched by any other place.
When we're singing on a Sunday morning
Singing, possibly with loved ones, on a calm Sunday morning gives a sense of peace and contentment.
Anytime in Colorado where the river meets the road
A specific location, where a river and path meet, possibly holds significance to the author.
There's a fire burning hallow but my heart won't let me go
The fire represents a memory or feeling that is still very much alive, making it hard to let go of the past.
Give me a time out, always on your mind with someone else
The author wants some distance due to feeling like they are always being compared to someone else in the other person's mind.
Give me all your loving, give me everything
Despite the desire for space, the author still craves the other person's love and attention.
I never really wanted it this way
The current situation is not something the author had intended or hoped for.
Might of got it wrong, but I'm a fighter
The author acknowledges making mistakes but is determined to keep fighting and move forward.
Ride it til it's gone
Keeping up the fight until there is nothing left to fight for.
Living on the fence ain't my desire
Living in a state of uncertainty is not something the author wants, they want clarity and direction.
Now we're going stronger
Despite the difficulties, the author and the other person have grown stronger.
Healing hurts to wait, it hurts to wait so long
The process of healing can be taxing and painful, and the waiting period can make it even more difficult.
But now we know just wait
Despite the pain and difficulty, waiting is sometimes the best course of action to achieve true healing and growth.
I won't let you go babe
The author strongly desires to hold on to the other person.
But I would let you go babe
Despite the strong desire to keep the other person with them, the author acknowledges that letting go may be necessary.
Our time it don't go wasting away
The author wants to make the most of their time and not waste it on things that do not matter.
You're always on my mind
The other person is constantly in the author's thoughts and has a significant impact on their life.
It's easy on my time
Thoughts of the other person do not burden or cause discomfort for the author but rather come naturally.
But I need my virgin eyes
The author wants to see the other person with a fresh perspective, free from the past and any preconceived notions.
Writer(s): Lou Reed, John Cale
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