Sunday Never Comes
Ethan Hawke Lyrics


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You, in your flourescent room
Protected by the moon
You, just stated into gloom
Inside of a toxic womb
For heartache the dreams are home

Come tomorrow, my yesterday is gonna look so cool
You′ll be into everything, you sneered about at school

When Saturday night comes callling
And Sunday never comes

Me, I'm as tender as the knight
I need a romantic life
This colors are oh, so bright
I miss the ruins in your eyes
I think about other guys
Who were your feelgood sights

I collected all your thoughts
And play them back for you
Stop me if you recognize one
Even mo will do, it′s only you

When Saturday night comes calling
And Sunday never comes
And Sunday never comes





(When Saturday Night)
Sunday never comes

Overall Meaning

The opening lines, "You, in your fluorescent room/Protected by the moon," may be alluding to a sense of isolation or loneliness that the singer is experiencing, perhaps even feeling trapped within their own thoughts or situation. The "toxic womb" could echo these feelings of imprisonment or being held back from something, possibly even a metaphor for a difficult life or relationship. The line "For heartache the dreams are home" suggests that the dream world is a place where the singer can seek refuge from their pain, where they can find solace and comfort.


The next verse switches to a more nostalgic tone, as the singer regrets not being able to live up to their potential and feeling left behind. They refer to someone who once sneered at them in school but has now become the epitome of success, leaving the singer feeling envious and inadequate. The chorus summarizes this feeling of being stuck in a cycle, with the singer longing for a time when they could escape the monotony and frustration of their situation.


Overall, the song seems to explore themes of alienation and longing, of wanting something more out of life but being unable to break free from one's own limitations or circumstances. The references to past experiences and relationships add a wistful quality to the lyrics, while the imagery of light and color contrasts with the underlying darkness and melancholy.


Line by Line Meaning

You, in your fluorescent room
You are confined to a room full of artificial light


Protected by the moon
You find solace in the moonlight


You, just stated into gloom
You stare blankly at the darkness


Inside of a toxic womb
You feel trapped in an unhealthy environment


For heartache the dreams are home
You find comfort in sadness


Come tomorrow, my yesterday is gonna look so cool
After some time passes, your current struggles will seem insignificant


You'll be into everything, you sneered about at school
You may end up liking what you once mocked


When Saturday night comes calling
Excitement builds for the weekend


And Sunday never comes
Weekends pass too quickly


Me, I'm as tender as the knight
I am a sensitive person


I need a romantic life
I desire an emotional connection


This colors are oh, so bright
My emotions are intense


I miss the ruins in your eyes
I long for the pain that you once showed


I think about other guys
I consider the people you have been with before


Who were your feelgood sights
Who made you happy


I collected all your thoughts
I have carefully observed your behavior


And play them back for you
I remind you of your own feelings


Stop me if you recognize one
Let me know if I have misunderstood


Even mo will do, it's only you
I want to understand you better


(When Saturday Night)
The excitement of the weekend


Sunday never comes
The end of the weekend comes too soon




Writer(s): Robyn Rowan Hitchcock

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bowiemichelle

Loved the movie

SILVUPLAY

Beautiful ✨❤️

Angela Vickers Bristol

Delightful movie!

Nancyy Lu

I love Ethan!

Nishit Shetty

Can someone please comment the name of the song Annie's friend Ros was singing at the bar with the band near the end of the film?

Live Laugh Love !!!

Is this the song that was on the CD that Annie was listening to- she opened her boyfriend's mail.

Cody

Live Laugh Love !!! I think that was an acoustic "demo" version I don't think they released. Same song tho yes this is on the "official" fake album

Louis Meynadier

It really sounds like another song but i can’t tell what, can somebody help me ?

Cindy Guerra

Maybe a bit like Strange Magic by Electric Light Orchestra?

Louis Meynadier

Yeah they do sound alike but that’s not what i was thinking about

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