Sunrays
Catching Flies Lyrics
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And towers of ivory rose beneath my feet
Were palaces of pleasure mine to wander
The sum of it would leave me incomplete
Though every soul would hold my name in honor
And truest love was always by my side
My praises sung by grateful sons and daughters
It′s not enough, it's not enough
I could walk the world forever
Till my shoes were filled with blood
It′s not enough, it's not enough
Though I could live for all to lift them higher
Or spend the centuries seeking light within
Though I indulged my every dark desire
Exhausting every avenue of sin
It's not enough, it′s not enough
I could walk the world forever
Till my shoes were filled with blood
It′s not enough, it's not enough
I could right all wrongs, or ravage
Everything beneath the sun
It′s not enough, it's not enough
To make me whole
It′s not enough, it never was
Awake my soul
It's not enough, it never was
It′s not enough, it's not enough
I could walk the world forever
Till my shoes were filled with blood
It's not enough, it′s not enough
I could right all wrongs, or ravage
Everything beneath the sun
It′s not enough, it's not enough
Though all would bow to me
Till I could drink my fill of fear and love
It′s not enough, it's not enough
The lyrics of Catching Flies's song "Sunrays" explore the idea that material possessions, fame and power are never enough to bring true satisfaction to one's life. The first verse describes a scenario where the singer possesses all the world's wealth, has access to palaces of pleasure, and is held in high esteem by all, but still feels incomplete. The second verse suggests that the singer could try to achieve contentment through altruistic acts or indulging in personal desires, but again, these avenues fall short of achieving lasting fulfillment. The chorus repeats the idea that nothing can bring true happiness, not even walking the world until one's shoes are filled with blood, or righting all wrongs and ravaging everything beneath the sun. No matter the scenario, it's never enough.
The song's tone is melancholic and introspective, with a sense of hopelessness at the futility of trying to achieve true satisfaction through material means. The lyrics are delivered in a dream-like, slow-paced and almost hypnotic melody, emphasizing the weighty nature of these thoughts. The musical composition of the song is minimalistic, with a simple, repeating bassline and sparse instrumentation, creating a space for the vocals and lyrics to take center stage.
Line by Line Meaning
Though all the wealth of men was mine to squander
Even if I had access to all the wealth on earth
And towers of ivory rose beneath my feet
And if I had the most luxurious and grand palaces at my command
Were palaces of pleasure mine to wander
With endless ways to entertain and enjoy myself
The sum of it would leave me incomplete
All of these things combined still wouldn't satisfy me
Though every soul would hold my name in honor
Even if everyone in the world respected and recognized me
And truest love was always by my side
And I had the most loyal love and companionship
My praises sung by grateful sons and daughters
And I was admired and appreciated by generations to come
My soul would never still be satisfied
I would still feel empty and unfulfilled inside
It's not enough, it's not enough
No matter what I have, it won't be enough
I could walk the world forever
I could travel the world endlessly
Till my shoes were filled with blood
Even if it caused me immense physical pain
Though I could live for all to lift them higher
Even if I dedicated my life to making the world a better place
Or spend the centuries seeking light within
Or spent my entire life searching for inner peace and enlightenment
Though I indulged my every dark desire
Even if I gave in to every selfish impulse and temptation
Exhausting every avenue of sin
And explored every possible wrongdoing in the world
I could right all wrongs, or ravage
Even if I could fix all of the world's problems or cause destruction and chaos
Everything beneath the sun
In every corner of the world
To make me whole
None of these things would complete me
It's not enough, it never was
Nothing has ever been enough to satisfy me
Awake my soul
I need to find something to truly fulfill me
Though all would bow to me
Even if everyone in the world submitted to me
Till I could drink my fill of fear and love
And I had complete power over others' emotions
Writer(s): George King
Contributed by Katherine N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Christopher Viramontes
This is so Chill guys. Good combination of synth tunes and urbab grooves.
Viratx Doodle
Hey Man, your work is really awesome. It's so soothing and different! I am loving it. :)
Jonathan
Just discovered you through Instagram! Love your music!!
Lisa Steensma 3939
Make more like this please 🙌🤙🏻
Erick Mclellan-Martinez
One of the closest songs to my heart x
Imaan
i have this on repeat
Nagsea
Discovered you through Smooth Chill radio in the UK! Amazing tune
filmyjakuba
Kot