The Sun
Early Humans Lyrics


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I can't hear my words
There's no way through the woods
Leave me on my own
I didn't know where you were
You were gone
Yeah you're gone

I look outside, it's a sunny day
but where I go the rain follows me
Torrential streams ruin the day
but I'm okay if you're okay

Drowning at my desk job
Seashells stuck in my toes
Try to pick them out one by one but they're
So fragile, perforated and thin
They crumble as I pick them out of my skin

I look outside, it's a sunny day
but where I go the rain follows me
Torrential streams ruin the day
but I'm okay if you're okay

I'm catching up but I'm falling back
I'm happy but I feel so off track
We'll figure it out before I walk away
'Cause I'm okay if you're with me

Sun glows through the sky
See you on the power lines
In the trees and in my mind
I'm restless here tonight

You're in the sky
See you on the power lines




In the trees and in my mind
Things might be alright

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Early Humans's song "The Sun" convey a sense of isolation, longing, and the power of companionship. The opening lines "I can't hear my words, there's no way through the woods, leave me on my own" suggests a feeling of being lost, unable to communicate effectively or find a way out of a difficult situation. The repetition of "You were gone, yeah you're gone" emphasizes a sense of abandonment and missing someone who used to be present.


The second verse introduces the contrasting imagery of a sunny day outside and the rain following the singer wherever they go. This could symbolize the internal turmoil that persists despite external circumstances. The line "but I'm okay if you're okay" highlights the importance of the other person's well-being in finding solace or contentment.


The following verse describes the singer's struggle with their desk job, where they feel trapped and burdened. The mention of "seashells stuck in my toes" adds a vivid and tactile element, with the fragile shells crumbling as they try to remove them. This could represent the fragility of the singer's own sense of self or the inability to escape their current situation.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't hear my words
My thoughts and emotions are overwhelming, making it difficult to express myself verbally.


There's no way through the woods
I feel lost and unable to find a clear path or solution.


Leave me on my own
I would rather be alone and deal with my own struggles than rely on others.


I didn't know where you were
I lost track of your whereabouts and felt disconnected from you.


You were gone
You left or disappeared from my life.


Yeah you're gone
Confirming and emphasizing your absence from my life.


I look outside, it's a sunny day
Despite the cheerful weather, I still struggle with internal difficulties.


but where I go the rain follows me
I cannot escape my problems no matter where I go; they persistently affect me.


Torrential streams ruin the day
Intense and overwhelming emotions overshadow any joy or happiness I could experience.


but I'm okay if you're okay
As long as you are doing well and alright, I can manage and find some peace.


Drowning at my desk job
Feeling overwhelmed and suffocated by the responsibilities and monotony of my job.


Seashells stuck in my toes
Unpleasant and lingering memories or experiences that are hard to shake off.


Try to pick them out one by one but they're
Attempting to overcome these hardships by addressing them individually,


So fragile, perforated and thin
These memories or experiences are delicate and easily breakable, causing further pain.


They crumble as I pick them out of my skin
As I try to remove these negative thoughts, they disintegrate and leave behind wounds.


I'm catching up but I'm falling back
Despite making progress, I continue to struggle and lag behind in achieving my goals.


I'm happy but I feel so off track
Although there may be moments of joy, I still feel a sense of disorientation and uncertainty.


We'll figure it out before I walk away
Let's find a solution to our problems and restore our connection before I give up and leave.


'Cause I'm okay if you're with me
Having your presence and support reassures me and helps me cope with my struggles.


Sun glows through the sky
The sun symbolizes hope and positivity shining down upon us.


See you on the power lines
I sense your existence and influence in the world around me.


In the trees and in my mind
Thoughts of you and our connection are ever-present, both in nature and within my thoughts.


I'm restless here tonight
Feeling uneasy and agitated in my current state, longing for a sense of calm.


You're in the sky
You are a constant presence, watching over and guiding me.


See you on the power lines
I continue to perceive your influence and impact in everyday occurrences.


In the trees and in my mind
You remain entrenched in my thoughts and memories, intertwined with the natural world.


Things might be alright
Despite the struggles, there is hope and the possibility of things improving.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hart Williams, Marcus Wickham, Ryan Vaniman, Tate Mercer

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Comments from YouTube:

Gracie Moody

I listen to this song at least once a day!!! Great job!!!

Michael Thomas Doyle

this could be AOTY for me. wow.

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