Like The Sun
Elliot Root Lyrics
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I think you figured out
How to crack me down
How to cut me down
I see you smiling now
Oh, the power you hold
Beautiful control
Door shuts behind me and
I follow it off this shallow earth
Beholding, all I see is you
Oh, your eyes, they sparkle, glowing
Like the sun
And you're calling me out by name
Oh, your eyes, they sparkle, glowing
Like the sun
And you're calling me out by name
Can you open up your mind?
Will you open up your heart to me?
Your heart to me
Can you open up your mind?
Will you open up your heart to me?
Your heart to me
Oh, the light it tricked my eyes
I could barely see
But I could speak and so I had to say
You thought you twisted me
You turned me round
Helped my feet discover solid ground
I'm watching you in front of me
Following your lead
I stumble, I'm on my knees
All I see is you
Oh, your eyes, they sparkle, glowing
Like the sun
And you're calling me out by name
Oh, your eyes, they sparkle, glowing
Like the sun
And you're calling me out by name
Can you open up your mind?
Can you open up your heart to me?
Your heart to me
Can you open up your mind?
Can you open up your heart to me?
Your heart to me
Woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah
Oh, your eyes, they sparkle, glowing
Like the sun, like the sun
Oh, your eyes, they sparkle, glowing
Like the sun, like the sun
You're glowing
Your heart to me
Your heart to me
You're glowing
Your heart to me
Your heart to me
Woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah
The song "Like the Sun" by Elliot Root appears to be about the intense emotions of being in love with someone and feeling vulnerable and overwhelmed by their power over you. The opening verse suggests that the person has "fucked me up" and "figured out how to crack me down" and "cut me down," implying a sense of being emotionally wounded by their actions or words. However, the chorus seems to express an awareness of the beauty and power of the person, who is compared to the sun with "sparkling, glowing" eyes. They are calling the singer out by name, perhaps acknowledging the effect they have had on them.
The song's second verse describes the singer following the other person's lead, stumbling and falling on their knees, yet seeing only that person before them. The bridge suggests that there may have been a moment where the singer had doubts or was hurt by the person's actions, but they were able to push through it and find "solid ground". The repeated refrain of "can you open up your mind? / Will you open up your heart to me?" could be seen as both a plea and a challenge to the other person to open up and reveal more of themselves to the singer, who is clearly deeply affected by them.
Overall, "Like the Sun" is a emotionally charged song about the intensity of a romantic attraction, with powerful imagery and a sense of vulnerability and surrender.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, I think you fucked me up
You have caused me damage and made me feel messed up
I think you figured out
You have discovered something about me
How to crack me down
You know how to make me break down emotionally
How to cut me down
You know how to make me feel small and insignificant
I see you smiling now
Your actions have made you happy and satisfied
Oh, the power you hold
You are in control of the situation
Beautiful control
You have a graceful and skillful way of maintaining your power
Door shuts behind me and
I am leaving a situation or relationship
I follow it off this shallow earth
I am looking for something deeper and more meaningful
Beholding, all I see is you
You are still on my mind and have a strong presence in my life
Oh, your eyes, they sparkle, glowing
You have a bright and shining quality that draws me in
Like the sun
You have a warmth and radiance that brings light to my life
And you're calling me out by name
You have a specific and personal connection with me
Can you open up your mind?
Can you be open and receptive to my thoughts and feelings?
Will you open up your heart to me?
Will you allow yourself to be vulnerable and emotionally connected with me?
Your heart to me
I am seeking a deeper level of emotional intimacy with you
Oh, the light it tricked my eyes
I was blinded by something that seemed good but wasn't
I could barely see
I was confused and unsure of what was happening
But I could speak and so I had to say
I had to express my thoughts and feelings, even if it was difficult
You thought you twisted me
You tried to manipulate me and control my actions
You turned me round
You made me see things from a different perspective
Helped my feet discover solid ground
You gave me stability and helped me feel secure
I'm watching you in front of me
You are still a big part of my life and I am paying attention to you
Following your lead
I am letting you take the lead in our relationship
I stumble, I'm on my knees
I am struggling and feeling vulnerable
All I see is you
You are still very present and important to me
You're glowing
You have a beautiful and radiant quality that fills me with awe
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Written by: Scott Krueger
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