The band consists of Adam Gardner and Ryan Miller on guitar and vocals and Brian Rosenworcel on percussion. Multi-instrumentalist and backup vocalist Joe Pisapia played with the band from 2003-2010. Luke Reynolds took Pisapia's place to tour with the band for their 2010 album, Easy Wonderful, and has remained with the band since. The band is noted for its catchy, poppy melodies, and the distinctive hand-drumming on percussion. They are also known for their humor, including a joke album released in 2003, The Meowstro Sings: Guster's Keep It Together, wherein the lyrics are replaced with (off-melody) meowing.
The band has released eight studio albums which are, in chronological order, Parachute, Goldfly, Lost and Gone Forever, Keep It Together, Ganging Up On the Sun, Easy Wonderful, Evermotion, and their most recent, Look Alive, which was released on January 18th, 2019. In addition, they have released a total of eleven live albums, spanning the years 2003-2015.
Hello Mister Sun
Guster Lyrics
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You didn't mean to hurt no one
When shooting down your laser guns
And sunburns
It's no good when you're gone
Leave us happy and warm
For a long, long time
Come back tomorrow Mr. Sun
'Cause shadows visit everyone
They dull and dim your laser guns
And sunburns
It's no good when you're gone
Leave us happy and warm
For a long, long time
You are an oldest thing, you are an oldest thing?
'Cause you've heard and it's hard
But you're not just a blob
You're a big bright star
Hello Mr. Sun
You can make a rainbow
Hello Mr. Sun
You can make a rainbow
Hello Mr. Sun
You can make a rainbow
Hello Mr. Sun
You can make a rainbow
Ah ah ah
Rainbow
Ah ah ah
Hello Mr. Sun
You can make a rainbow
Hello Mr. Sun
You can make a rainbow
Hello Mr. Sun
You can make a rainbow
Hello Mr. Sun
Hello Mr. Sun
You can make a rainbow
Hello Mr. Sun
You can make a rainbow
Guster's song Hello Mister Sun is an ode to the sun, which is personified as a benevolent character. The lyrics suggest that the sun doesn't intend to cause harm when it causes sunburns with its "laser guns," and encourages the sun to stay longer so that people can be happy and warm. The song uses the idea of the sun as a source of light and warmth, as well as a bringer of rainbows, to convey positive emotions and a sense of wonder.
The song's chorus repeatedly implores the sun to "make a rainbow," which may be interpreted as a metaphor for the regenerative power of nature, or perhaps a reference to the sun's role in the water cycle. The lyrics also suggest that the sun is aware of its impact on the earth and the people who live on it, but that it is not a malicious force, as personified by "you're not just a blob/you're a big bright star." Overall, the song celebrates the beauty of the natural world and the sun's role in sustaining life on earth.
Line by Line Meaning
Nice to see you Mr. Sun
It's a pleasant sight to see the sun shining upon us.
You didn't mean to hurt no one
The sun doesn't intentionally harm anyone, but sunburns can still occur.
When shooting down your laser guns
The sun's rays and heat can feel intense, like they're penetrating and burning our skin.
And sunburns
The consequence of prolonged exposure to the sun's UV radiation can result in sunburns on the skin.
It's no good when you're gone
Life isn't as enjoyable without the warmth and light that the sun provides.
Leave us happy and warm
We hope the sun continues to bring happiness and warmth to our lives.
For a long, long time
We want the sun to keep shining for an extended period, bringing joy to us all.
Come back tomorrow Mr. Sun
We look forward to seeing the sun rise again tomorrow.
'Cause shadows visit everyone
Everyone experiences shadows in their lives, which can make things seem dull and dark.
They dull and dim your laser guns
Shadows can block the sun's rays and make them less intense, cooling things down.
You are an oldest thing, you are an oldest thing?
The sun is one of the oldest and most important things in our universe.
'Cause you've heard and it's hard
The sun has been around for so long and has seen so much, which can be difficult to comprehend.
But you're not just a blob
The sun isn't just a shapeless mass, but rather a bright and powerful star.
You're a big bright star
The sun is a massive and radiant star, essential for life on our planet.
Hello Mr. Sun
We greet the sun, acknowledging its importance in our lives.
You can make a rainbow
The sun can create a rainbow with its light passing through water droplets, adding beauty to our world.
Ah ah ah
Vocalizations or noises expressing emotion.
Rainbow
A colorful, natural phenomenon that brings joy and wonder to people.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ryan Miller, Adam Gardner, Brian Rosenworcel, Luke Reynolds
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Amy
Just went to my 25th show, first one of the tour. For me Guster sounds like the modern day Beatles, this song especially. They are as innovative and ever-changing as the Beatles, and I hear echoes of Beatles songs throughout Guster's albums. I love that!
rose carcidion
I was literally thinking the same thing as I listened to this!
Jacob Morin
Guster is a ridiculously incredible band
Matt Schieder
My favorite song on this album so far!
Pyxely
section around 0:40 gives me wonderful animal crossing vibes, love it! this whole song is so cheesy and warm and loopable ♥
Don Tennyson
Wonderful to hear out of the box creativity.
Briguy2049
So good
Dr. Lay Dude
BEST SONG EVER(!!!)(!!!)(!!!) 333 my lads, 333. :) Our Higher Self's "Soul" is happy with this one... :D
Kina L
Mega!
maulCS
So, Pink Floyd verses with Beatles choruses