Eggstone is a Swedish pop music band, formed in 1986. The three members - P… Read Full Bio ↴Eggstone is a Swedish pop music band, formed in 1986. The three members - Per Sunding (vocals, bass), Patrik Bartosch (guitar) and Maurits Carlsson (drums) - were raised in the small coastal town of Lomma, outside Malmo. In 1991 they formed Tambourine Studios in Malmo with friends Anders Nordgren and producer Tore Johansson.

Their debut album Eggstone In San Diego was released in 1992, followed by Somersault two years later. In early 1997, they released Vive La Difference!, their third full-length album, on their own (and now defunct) Vibrafon label. Spanish Slalom, a compilation album, was released in 1998 and a second compilation appeared in 1999 under the Tricatel label, titled Ca Chauffe en Suede!.

Against The Sun
Eggstone Lyrics

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Me against the sun
I've tried on and on and on
Like a fool, to keep my eyes for only you
It's not easy no it's like putting out the sun
And i will do the best i can
Because i want to be your man
And it might take a while to win
I might not win at all

Against the sun
I've tried on and on and on
Like a fool to keep my eyes for only you
And i've been told by the wisest men of all
That as long as there is morning light
I'll have the hardest time
And if i could change the day to night
There would be no me at all

Against the sun
I'll need a lot of ice

Against the sun
I'll need a satellite

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Eggstone's song "Against The Sun" describe a person's desperation to win someone's love. The singer is fighting an impossible battle, trying to keep their eyes only on their love interest. They compare this to trying to put out the sun, a task that is impossible. The singer makes it clear to their love interest that they will do the best they can to win them over, but it might take a while, and they might not win at all. They are dedicating themselves completely to this pursuit, even acknowledging the difficulty and the possibility of failure.

The song also touches on the idea that the passage of time will work against the singer, as morning light will make their struggle even more difficult. The singer suggests that they would cease to exist if they could turn the day into night. The lyrics also suggest that the singer is aware of the futility of their mission. They will need "a lot of ice" and "a satellite" to fight against the sun, which highlights the hopelessness of the situation.

Overall, "Against The Sun" is a song that explores the universal theme of unrequited love. It highlights the desperation, uncertainty, and futility of trying to win someone's affection.

Line by Line Meaning

Me against the sun
I am faced with the impossible task of trying to fight against the powerful and unrelenting sun

I've tried on and on and on
I've made numerous attempts to accomplish this difficult feat, but have been met with failure each time

Like a fool, to keep my eyes for only you
Despite the odds, I have continued to believe that my efforts to win your heart are worth it and I have foolishly focused on only you

It's not easy no it's like putting out the sun
I know that my task is nearly impossible, like trying to extinguish the sun itself

And i will do the best i can
Despite the difficulties, I will put forth all effort possible to try to win your love

Because i want to be your man
My desire to be with you drives me to push on and continue fighting

And it might take a while to win
I understand that this battle is not easily won, and it may take quite some time before I achieve my goal

I might not win at all
Despite my efforts, I know there is a real possibility that I may never succeed in winning your love

And i've been told by the wisest men of all
I've sought advice from the most knowledgeable sources, hoping for helpful guidance

That as long as there is morning light
The challenge I'm facing is so great that as long as the sun continues to rise each day, it will be extremely difficult to achieve success

I'll have the hardest time
I understand that the immense difficulty I'm facing will only continue, and in fact may even increase

And if i could change the day to night
If it were possible to stop the sun from rising and turn day into night, I may be able to accomplish my goal

There would be no me at all
However, I realize that trying to change the natural order of things would come with an even greater cost - potentially even my own existence

I'll need a lot of ice
To continue in my fight against the insurmountable sun, I will need resources beyond my current means - specifically, a lot of ice to help cool me down and keep me going

Against the sun
I am fighting a battle against an enemy that is far more powerful than I am

I'll need a satellite
To even have a hope of winning, I will need extra help and resources - like a satellite - to help me overcome the sun's overwhelming presence

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