Sun In My Eyes
Endless Atlas Lyrics
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I’d like to think that I could tell you
I'd like to think that I could help you get away
Help you find your way away from home
But I’ll keep minding mine
Fix a face and walk a line
And then maybe the next time I talk to you
You’ll be glad that you picked up the phone
With the sun in my eyes it’s hard to tell
Does it shine inside
Is there land and is there sky
Can you find enough points to make your plot
Of what is and what is not going to last
What would it be like
If you never had to try
If you struggled with the why but not the how
Does any of this count? I know you’ll ask
You can follow - you’ll find our track
But I can’t tell you when we’ll be back
Or even if we’re coming home
We are living in parallel
Catatonic or afraid
Or otherwise compelled
We are living in parallel
On your own road there you go
I hope that you are well
I hope that you are well
I hope that you are well
I hope that you are well
I hope that you are well
In "Sun in My Eyes," the singer expresses their desire to help a friend get away from home and find their way, but acknowledges that they have their own responsibilities to tend to. The lines "Fix a face and walk a line" suggest that the singer is putting on a façade of normalcy and adhering to societal expectations, but still holds concern for their friend. The use of parallelism in the lyrics, such as "walking in parallel" and "living in parallel," conveys a sense of being in the same boat or on the same journey as others, despite each individual's unique experiences and struggles.
The refrain of "I hope that you are well" reinforces the singer's care for their friend, but also hints at a certain degree of distance or separation. The lines "Can you find enough points to make your plot/Of what is and what is not going to last" speak to the uncertainty and unpredictability of life, as well as the human tendency to seek order and control. The song ultimately suggests that while we may not always be able to fully understand or help others, we can still offer our support and wish them well in their own personal journeys.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had the time
If I were free enough, and given enough opportunities, I would have liked to inform and support you
I’d like to think that I could tell you
I'd like to believe that I could inform you of something positive
I'd like to think that I could help you get away
I want to assume that I can assist you in escaping from a situation
Help you find your way away from home
Help you find another avenue or path away from home
But I’ll keep minding mine
But I'll focus on my life and issues
Fix a face and walk a line
Maintain a straight face and continue on your current path
And then maybe the next time I talk to you
And perhaps next time we converse, things will be better
You’ll be glad that you picked up the phone
You'll be pleased that you decided to answer the phone
Are we walking in parallel
Are we on a similar journey
With the sun in my eyes it’s hard to tell
Due to the glaring sun, it's challenging to see if we are indeed in parallel
Does it shine inside
Is it bright or happy on the inside?
Is there land and is there sky
Is there anything that's foundational, like land and sky?
Can you find enough points to make your plot
Can you find enough factors to create your storyline
Of what is and what is not going to last
Of what will last and what will not
What would it be like
How will it feel
If you never had to try
If you never had to put in any effort
If you struggled with the why but not the how
If you found the reason perplexing but could manage the procedure
Does any of this count? I know you’ll ask
Does this have any significance? I'm confident you'll inquire about it
You can follow - you’ll find our track
You are permitted to trail us; you'll see our path
But I can’t tell you when we’ll be back
However, I can't inform you of when we'll be returning
Or even if we’re coming home
Or whether or not we will be returning home
We are living in parallel
We are living lives that seem somewhat similar
Catatonic or afraid
Motionless or fearful
Or otherwise compelled
Or in a different way, forced to do something
On your own road there you go
On your own path, you'll continue to move forward
I hope that you are well
I genuinely hope that you are doing well
I hope that you are well
I genuinely hope that you are doing well
I hope that you are well
I genuinely hope that you are doing well
I hope that you are well
I genuinely hope that you are doing well
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Brian Squillace, Dale Hiscock
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