Catch The Sun
Cullum Jamie Lyrics
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Catch the things you might have missed
You say, get back to yesterday
I ain't ever going back
Back to the place that I can't stand
But I miss the way you lie
I'm always misunderstood
But I miss the way you lie
Catch the sun, before it's gone
Here it comes, up in smoke and gone
Catch the sun, it never comes
Cry in the sand, lost in the fire
I never really understood
Why I didn't feel so good
But I miss the way you lie
I've always been up and down
Never wanted to hit the ground
But I miss the way you lie
Catch the sun, before it's gone
Here it comes, up in smoke and gone
Catch the sun, it never comes
Cry in the sand, lost in the fire
The lyrics of "Catch The Sun" by Jamie Cullum depict a protagonist who is trying to live life in the moment and catch everything that life has to offer. The opening lines "Every day it comes to this / Catch the things you might have missed / You say, get back to yesterday / I ain't ever going back" show a level of determination in seizing the day and not looking back. The singer refuses to return to a past that he dislikes, but at the same time, he misses the lies that he was once told.
He reflects on the chaotic nature of his life that has led to him being torn apart: "Pulled apart and ripped in two." But despite this, he wishes to relive these moments of chaos, as they have defined him: "But I miss the way you lie." The phrase "I miss the way you lie" might seem paradoxical, as lying usually incites feelings of anger and mistrust. However, in this case, the lies might have offered comfort, stability or, at times, excitement.
The chorus brings more imagery to the table, as the singer tries to make the most out of the day, perhaps due to the temporary nature of existence. "Catch the sun, before it's gone / Here it comes, up in smoke and gone" emphasizes the transient nature of life and the importance of taking risks and seizing opportunities. The last lines, "Cry in the sand, lost in the fire," might suggest the contrasting emotions that come with having lived life with gusto- elation and heartbreak.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day it comes to this
Every day we are faced with the same routine,
Catch the things you might have missed
Take the time to notice the small things that may have gone unnoticed,
You say, get back to yesterday
You may have regrets and wish to go back in time,
I ain't ever going back
However, you know that you can't change the past and must move forward,
Back to the place that I can't stand
You may have experienced difficult times in the past that you do not wish to revisit,
But I miss the way you lie
Despite this, you may still have feelings for someone or something that you have left behind,
I'm always misunderstood
You may feel as though others do not understand you or your decisions,
Pulled apart and ripped in two
Much like how you may feel emotionally, as if you are being pulled in different directions,
Catch the sun, before it's gone
Take advantage of opportunities before they pass you by,
Here it comes, up in smoke and gone
Opportunities may be fleeting and disappear quickly,
Catch the sun, it never comes
Sometimes, opportunities may never present themselves again,
Cry in the sand, lost in the fire
You may feel lost or helpless in situations beyond your control or understanding,
I never really understood
You may not fully comprehend your own emotions or why you feel a certain way,
Why I didn't feel so good
You may be experiencing negative feelings or emotions,
I've always been up and down
You may have experienced a rollercoaster of emotions throughout your life,
Never wanted to hit the ground
Despite this, you may still strive to maintain positivity and avoid falling into a negative mindset,
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDY WILLIAMS, JEZ WILLIAMS, JIMI GOODWIN
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