Don´t Let The Sun Go Down On Me
Elton John Lyrics


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I can't light no more of your darkness
All my pictures seem to fade to black and white
I'm growing tired and time stands still before me
Frozen here on the ladder of my life

It's much too late to save myself from falling
I took a chance and changed your way of life
But you misread my meaning when I met you
Closed the door and left me blinded by the light

Don't let the sun go down on me
Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see
I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free
But losing everything is like the sun going down on me

Ladies and gentlemen Mr. Elton John
I can't find
Oh, the right romantic line
But see me once and see the way feel
Don't discard me baby don't
Just because you think I mean you harm
Just because you think I mean you harm, oh
But these cuts I have, cuts I have
They need love
They need love, they need love to help them heal

Oh, don't let the sun go down on me
Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see
I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free
'Cause losing everything is like the sun going down on me

Don't let the sun go down on me
Although I search myself, it's always someone else I that see, yeah




I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free baby, oh
'Cause losing everything is like the sun going down on me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Elton John's "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" are a powerful expression of the pain and confusion that can come with a failed relationship. The opening lines express a frustration with the darkness and negativity of the other person, as if the singer cannot find a way to escape the pain they are causing. Despite their efforts to change things or make things better, they feel stuck and frozen in a moment that seems to be stretching on forever. It's clear that the singer is in a difficult place emotionally and is desperately looking for a way out.


As the song progresses, the singer reflects on a pivotal moment in the relationship, one in which they took a risk and tried to change things. They express the pain that came when the other person misread their intentions and closed the door on them. This moment left the singer feeling blinded and lost, trying to find their way forward but unable to do so. The chorus is an appeal to the other person not to give up on them, even if they are struggling to find a way out. The image of the sun going down on the singer is a powerful one, suggesting that they fear losing everything and being left in darkness.


The final verse brings a sense of vulnerability and honesty to the song, as the singer admits that they struggle to find the right words or gestures to express their feelings. They long for the other person to see them as they truly are, and not to judge them based on their past mistakes or misunderstandings. The final plea is for love to heal the singer's wounds, and for the other person to give them a chance to move forward together.


Overall, "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me" is a deeply emotional and personal song that touches on themes of love, loss, and vulnerability. It speaks to the universal human experience of struggling to connect with others and to find our place in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't light no more of your darkness
I can no longer help you through your troubles and challenges.


All my pictures seem to fade to black and white
My memories with you lose their vibrancy and joy.


I'm growing tired and time stands still before me
I feel exhausted and stuck in a stagnant place in my life.


Frozen here on the ladder of my life
I'm immobile and unable to move up in my life, feeling stuck in one place.


It's much too late to save myself from falling
My mistakes are too far gone for me to fix and escape the consequences.


I took a chance and changed your way of life
I tried to help you and make a difference in your life.


But you misread my meaning when I met you
You didn't understand my intentions when we first met.


Closed the door and left me blinded by the light
You shut me out of your life and I was left confused and lost.


Don't let the sun go down on me
Please don't let our relationship end on a bad note or with unresolved feelings.


Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see
Even when introspecting, my thoughts keep returning to others.


I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free
I only want a small piece of your time and attention.


But losing everything is like the sun going down on me
Losing you would feel like losing everything I hold dear in my life.


I can't find, oh, the right romantic line
I'm struggling to express my romantic feelings in an impactful way.


But see me once and see the way I feel
If you spend time with me, you'll see how deeply I care for you.


Don't discard me baby don't
Please don't reject me or dismiss my importance in your life.


Just because you think I mean you harm
Don't assume I have ill intentions towards you.


But these cuts I have, cuts I have, they need love
I have emotional wounds that need care and affection to heal.


They need love, they need love to help them heal
Love and affection will help me overcome past traumas and pain.


Although I search myself, it's always someone else I that see, yeah
Even when I examine myself, I think about how others perceive me.


I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free baby, oh
I only need a small piece of your time and attention to feel fulfilled.


'Cause losing everything is like the sun going down on me
Losing you would result in me losing the most important thing in my life.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bernie Taupin, Elton John

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@krowbar2009

I think they probably had an idea what was coming but when the magic happened there little heads just popped off.
Amazing to me that the last amazing thing that happened for me was the 90s brit pop.
Yeah and gangster rap
All you working class English kids know what I'm saying
We always say that our music incapsulates our generation but for most of us.
We are stuck in the past
Because
Music now
if you compare it to the 60s to the 80s/90s

Is shit

Apart from a few



All comments from YouTube:

@elaineroberts9255

There's something in George that has kept me from taking my own life after my son died. Nathaniel meant everything to me. But George's lyrics give me strength that I didn't know I had. I listen every night and take comfort from hearing his voice. I wish blessings to all you out there and have a blessed Christmas.xx

@salazar7223

remember you are always loved

@RoganMatthew

Sorry for your loss Elaine. I hope you are doing ok, this is a tough time of the year. Just know that you are loved and appreciated by many. Have a great Christmas!

@marie-bo9sv

i’m proud of you for staying, you are very loved ❤️

@baubosoul787

Take care Love

@doublew030

My brother took his life. I’m still sad. I want to be happy again. This song gives me peace

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@hardcoreheaven4

Can’t help but wonder if the crowd and even the band realised just what an absolute moment of genius/history/magnificence they had the absolute honour of witnessing/being a part of. I’m sure they do now…

@barryhenning4082

Hardcore moments in time , Must have been Heaven .

@chiangmai127

Right? I bet they hold this moment in time with a sense of magnificence, not to mention the feeling of wtf, I was there.

@krowbar2009

I think they probably had an idea what was coming but when the magic happened there little heads just popped off.
Amazing to me that the last amazing thing that happened for me was the 90s brit pop.
Yeah and gangster rap
All you working class English kids know what I'm saying
We always say that our music incapsulates our generation but for most of us.
We are stuck in the past
Because
Music now
if you compare it to the 60s to the 80s/90s

Is shit

Apart from a few

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