The Sun Goes Down
Carmen & Thompson Lyrics

At first glance, the lyrics of Carmen & Thompson's "The Sun Goes Down" may seem like a simple love song about two people enjoying a moment together. However, there is more to the lyrics than just that. The opening line, "Nothing's ever what we expect," sets the tone for the song by acknowledging the unpredictability of life. The singer then mentions that people often question where they will go next, but this does not matter because they are in the moment, "chasing as the sun set." The phrase "got my mind on you" suggests that the focus of the song is the connection between the two people.

The chorus of the song repeats the line "Doesn't matter where we are," emphasizing the idea that the location is not important as long as they are together. The next part of the chorus, "If there's a moment when it's perfect, we'll carve our names as the sun goes down," implies that the two people are making a memory together that will be carried with them. The repetition of "as the sun goes down" reinforces the idea of a fleeting moment that the singers want to hold onto.

The final verse repeats the first, but the addition of "we were, wash around me now" creates a sense of euphoria and being lost in the moment. Overall, "The Sun Goes Down" is a song about living in the present and enjoying moments with loved ones while acknowledging that life can be unexpected.