Sunlight
Deas Vail Lyrics


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Somedays come and somedays go,
Where do they get off running out on me?
They're running to their symbols.
We can't break up, can't break up
With ourselves. I wanna, I wanna break through.
I wish it were so simple.
And underneath the colors of our skins,
We are the same. We all began
When everything was little.

We want more than we can get.
Isn't that the way we all like to live--
Without reservations?

Sunlight is falling again,
But it never touches us
Because we cover our eyes and cover our fragile skin,
And we are comfortable with this.

Elevate the product of our sins.
We are the soul of modern trends.
Or just the immitations?

Sunlight is falling again,
But it never touches us
Because we cover our eyes and cover our fragile skin,
And we are comfortable with this.

We can't forget what we came here with
and what we'll have left when we leave.
And here we stand, with our key in hand.
With the ones who stood the closest
Slowly falling out of focus.

We can't forget what we came here with
and what we'll have left when we leave.
So here we stand, with our key in hand.
And the ones who stood the closest
Slowly falling out of focus.

Sunlight is falling again,
But it never touches us
Because we cover our eyes and cover our fragile skin,
And we are comfortable with this.
How can we hide ourselves like this?
It doesn't seem like we all know where we belong.




Where we belong.
Where we belong...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Sunlight" by Deas Vail offer a commentary on the human experience of constantly chasing after something more, while feeling trapped by personal limitations and societal pressures. The song begins by acknowledging the fleeting nature of time, with some days seeming to slip away too quickly, leaving the singer feeling abandoned by these passing moments. However, it's suggested that this feeling of abandonment is due to society's obsession with symbols and trends, which can cause people to lose touch with their true selves. The chorus repeats the idea that there is a desire for more, but it's never quite enough and people continue to search for something greater, with no reservations.


The second verse acknowledges the irony of humans seeking sunlight and warmth, while simultaneously hiding themselves away from it. This is a metaphor for how people can reject experiences and opportunities that could benefit them because of their own fears and insecurities. The lyrics also question the value of material possessions, asking if they are truly representative of people's souls or simply imitations of a societal norm. The final verse brings a sense of awareness to the temporary nature of our existence and the need to cherish the people and things that are truly important. The last few lines express a sense of sadness about the people who used to be close before drifting away, questioning whether humans can ever truly find where they belong.


Line by Line Meaning

Somedays come and somedays go,
Some days come and go, as if they have a mind of their own.


Where do they get off running out on me?
Why do they leave me so suddenly, without warning?


They're running to their symbols.
These days are running towards something they represent, a symbol of their essence.


We can't break up, can't break up With ourselves. I wanna, I wanna break through.
We can't distance ourselves from our own being, and I wish to break free from this limitation.


I wish it were so simple.
I hope this inner freedom was as easy to achieve as it is to imagine.


And underneath the colors of our skins, We are the same. We all began When everything was little.
Regardless of surface-level differences, we are all the same, and we started as beings with a small and humble beginning.


We want more than we can get.
We always crave more than we can realistically expect to have.


Isn't that the way we all like to live-- Without reservations?
Don't we all relish the idea of living without any constraints or limitations?


Sunlight is falling again, But it never touches us Because we cover our eyes and cover our fragile skin, And we are comfortable with this.
Even though light shines upon us, we choose to shield ourselves from it, as it feels safer to remain in our comfort zones.


Elevate the product of our sins.
We raise up the results of our actions and their negative impact on the world.


We are the soul of modern trends.
We are the driving force behind current cultural phenomena.


Or just the immitations?
Or are we mere copies of what has come before us?


We can't forget what we came here with and what we'll have left when we leave.
We must remember what we bring to this world and what we will leave behind once we depart.


And here we stand, with our key in hand. With the ones who stood the closest Slowly falling out of focus.
We stand in our place of power, holding the key to our future, but those closest to us are receding from view.


Sunlight is falling again, But it never touches us Because we cover our eyes and cover our fragile skin, And we are comfortable with this.
The light continues to shine, but we are still shielding ourselves from it, and we have grown accustomed to this way of being.


How can we hide ourselves like this?
Why do we persist in hiding our true selves from the world?


It doesn't seem like we all know where we belong.
It appears that we are uncertain of our place in this world.


Where we belong.
Where is our true home, where we feel most at ease?




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