Sundown
Camphor Lyrics
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The sky is falling
And I am calling the sun down
Battles raging vicious and cunning
The dogs will keep running 'til sundown
Give me a world in shadow
Give us the glow of moonlight's
Sweet repose sustained
In Camphor's song "Sundown," the lyrics describe a person who is calling for the sun to set because of the chaos happening around them. The clouds are shifting and the sky is falling, which could represent the turmoil and uncertainty the person is feeling. By calling for the sun to come down, the person may be seeking relief from the struggles they are facing. The line "Battles raging vicious and cunning, the dogs will keep running 'til sundown" symbolizes the never-ending conflicts happening around them. The person may feel overwhelmed and exhausted by these events, but they have no choice but to keep going until the sun sets and brings some peace to the world.
The next two lines, "Give me a world in shadow, comfort in evening's shade," show that the person is seeking solace in the darkness. They may be tired of the harshness and intensity of the day and are ready for the softness and calmness of nighttime. The final line, "Give us the glow of moonlight's sweet repose sustained," illustrates the hope the person has for a peaceful night. They want the moon's gentle light to sustain them and bring them comfort.
Line by Line Meaning
Clouds are shifting
The clouds are moving around in the sky
The sky is falling
The appearance of the sky is changing, maybe due to the sun setting
And I am calling the sun down
The singer is figuratively calling for the end of the day and the start of the evening
Battles raging vicious and cunning
There are intense conflicts happening, with participants trying outsmart each other
The dogs will keep running 'til sundown
The conflict will continue until the end of the day, with neither side stopping soon
Give me a world in shadow
The singer wants a peaceful and quiet world, where shadows reign instead of bright light
Comfort in evening's shade
The singer finds comfort in the softness of the evening, as opposed to the busyness of the day
Give us the glow of moonlight's
The artist wants the pleasant, calming light of the moon to illuminate the world
Sweet repose sustained
The artist wants a sustained period of peace and relaxation, brought on by the soft and gentle light of the moon
Contributed by Eli H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.