Life After Sundown
Glass Candy Lyrics


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Bad boys / Sad girls
Death sure makes a fuss
What are we gonna do when it comes for us?
Nite descends moonlessly / Cops are humming tunelessly
Walking in a straight line
Cold pistol in the inner coat pocket
I hope he don't hear commotion in the park
I hope he don't hear strange animal in the dark

I'm walking alone / The streets are so wet
I'm walking alone / The only thing bright is the streetlight
The only thing warm is the blood in our veins
So I think of warm days as a getaway
Like Valentino in Blood & Sand
It's another sleet nite / The only thing bright is the streetlight
I'm walking alone / The streets are so wet
I'm walking alone / The only thing bright is the streetlight
The only thing warm is the blood in our veins
So I think of warm days as a getaway
It's another sleet nite / The only thing bright is the streetlight
I'm walking alone
Life is borrowed / Sometimes blue
What are we gonna do ?
What are we gonna do when it comes for us ?
Bad boys / Sad girls / Death sure makes a fuss
What are we gonna do when it comes for us ?
What are we gonna do when it comes for us ?

What are we gonna do when it comes for us ?
Bad boys / Sad girls / Death sure makes a fuss
What are we gonna do when it comes for us ?

Bad boys / Sad girls / Death sure makes a fuss
What are we gonna do when it comes for us ?
What are we gonna do when it comes for us ?
Life is borrowed / Sometimes blue
What are we gonna do ?
What are we gonna do when it comes for us ?
Bad boys / Sad girls / Death sure makes a fuss




What are we gonna do when it comes for us ?
What are we gonna do when it comes for us ?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Glass Candy's "Life After Sundown" paint a picture of a dark, foreboding night. The song is about the inevitability of death and the uncertainty it brings. The opening lines, "Bad boys / Sad girls / Death sure makes a fuss," set the tone for the rest of the song.


The singer of the song is walking alone through the wet streets with a cold pistol in their inner coat pocket. They are hoping not to draw attention to themselves or attract any danger. The city is quiet except for the humming of the cops, who are as uncertain as anyone else about what the future holds.


The lyrics are infused with a sense of sadness and resignation. The singer knows that life is unpredictable and that death can come for anyone at any time. Despite the bleakness of the lyrics, the song has a certain beauty to it. The repetition of the line "What are we gonna do when it comes for us?" gives the song a haunting quality that lingers long after it's over.


Overall, "Life After Sundown" is a powerful song that deals with some heavy themes. Glass Candy's lyrics are evocative and poetic, painting a vivid picture of a world that is uncertain and often dangerous.


Line by Line Meaning

Bad boys / Sad girls
Mention of a phenomenon where guys go bad and girls become sad or depressed.


Death sure makes a fuss
Death is always a big deal, and this line reflects on the commotion and attention death brings, acknowledging that death is a big deal in its own right.


What are we gonna do when it comes for us?
Consideration of the inevitability of death and the question of how one will face it when it comes.


Nite descends moonlessly / Cops are humming tunelessly
A description of a dark, quiet night where even the police are humming without a tune to keep themselves busy or amused.


Walking in a straight line / Cold pistol in the inner coat pocket
Walking straight while carrying a cold gun in the inner coat pocket—this line hints at the dangerous, paranoid mindset of an individual with a weapon.


I hope he don't hear commotion in the park / I hope he don't hear strange animal in the dark
An expression of fear, particularly concerning the presence of outsiders that could possibly threaten one's safety.


I'm walking alone / The streets are so wet
Walking alone during a gloomy, rain-drenched night, which sets the scene for a dark and dreary experience.


The only thing bright is the streetlight / The only thing warm is the blood in our veins
The only light one sees on the streets at night is the brightness of streetlights, and the only warmth being felt is the warmth of the blood coursing through one's body. This highlights the darkness and emptiness of the surroundings and the warmth that life offers to only those who live it.


So I think of warm days as a getaway / Like Valentino in Blood & Sand
Speaks of missing warm sunny days, like a momentary escape from the harsh realities of life, evoking nostalgic joy and the reference to Valentino in the well-known movie 'Blood & Sand'.


It's another sleet nite / The only thing bright is the streetlight / I'm walking alone
Another cold and dreary night where the only bright spot is the street light, and one walks alone through the darkness.


Life is borrowed / Sometimes blue
A reminder that life is short and not everlastingly one filled with happiness. This line suggests that at times, it can be quite sorrowful.


What are we gonna do?
A repetition of the question about what will be done in the face of death.


What are we gonna do when it comes for us? / Bad boys / Sad girls / Death sure makes a fuss
The implications of death are not always predictable, and the line reflects on how people handle it differently with the repetition of the question from before.


What are we gonna do when it comes for us?
Another repetition of the question about how to deal with the inevitability of death.




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