Don't Stare At The Sun
HAWLEY Richard Lyrics
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On our way, to the fields where we will play today.
Louis brings his kite,
With a homemade paper-chain.
Strange to see the sight,
Of the moon, in the daytime not the night.
I will lift you up,
So high, on my shoulders to the sky.
Don't stare at the sun too long.
Don't stare at the sun too long.
Singing in the dark,
On our way home, the day is done for sleepy ones.
On the fire escape,
My telescope, that scans the evening sky.
If I could see it all,
All to be lost, in the galaxy of distant stars.
Did I see your face?
It weighs so much, to be alone tonight.
Ah
Don't stare at the sun too long.
Don't stare at the sun too long.
You scare everyone,
If you stare at the sun.
Don't stare at the sun too long.
Don't stare at the sun too long
The song "Don't Stare At The Sun" by Richard Hawley is a peaceful track that evokes memories of childhood innocence and adventure. The lyrics describe a group of friends heading out to a meadow to fly kites, with Louis bringing a homemade paper-chain. The sight of the moon in the daytime is described as strange, and the singer offers to lift a friend up on their shoulders so they can see the sky. The chorus warns against staring at the sun for too long, as it can cause harm.
As the day draws to a close, the group sings on their way home, and the singer talks about his telescope on the fire escape, which scans the evening sky. He wonders if he can see everything, including the galaxy of distant stars, and reflects on the weight of being alone. The song ends with a reiteration of the chorus warning against staring at the sun.
One interpretation of the song is that it is about the fragility of life and the importance of taking care of ourselves and our loved ones. The warning against staring at the sun can be seen as a metaphor for taking care of oneself - too much exposure to harmful things can cause damage.
Line by Line Meaning
Love just drifts us on,
Love guides us through life without us even realizing it.
On our way, to the fields where we will play today.
We're on our way to a place where we can let loose and have fun.
Louis brings his kite,
Louis is excited to play with his kite in the open fields.
With a homemade paper-chain.
Louis made his own kite using paper and string.
Strange to see the sight,
It's unusual to see the moon during daytime.
Of the moon, in the daytime not the night.
The moon is visible during daytime, which is unexpected.
I will lift you up,
I will elevate your spirits and bring you joy.
So high, on my shoulders to the sky.
I'll carry you on my shoulders and help you reach for the stars.
Ah
Don't stare at the sun too long.
Don't fixate on something that is dangerous or harmful to you.
Singing in the dark,
We're singing while walking home in the darkness.
On our way home, the day is done for sleepy ones.
We're heading back home after a long day, ready to rest and sleep.
On the fire escape,
We're sitting on a fire escape, enjoying the night sky.
My telescope, that scans the evening sky.
I'm using a telescope to observe the stars and planets in the sky.
If I could see it all,
If only I could see everything in the universe, every possibility that exists.
All to be lost, in the galaxy of distant stars.
I could get lost in the beauty and vastness of the universe.
Did I see your face?
I think I caught a glimpse of your face, maybe in the stars or the moon.
It weighs so much, to be alone tonight.
I feel the weight of loneliness tonight and wish I had someone by my side.
Don't stare at the sun too long.
Don't fixate on something that is dangerous or harmful to you.
Don't stare at the sun too long.
Don't fixate on something that is dangerous or harmful to you.
You scare everyone,
Staring at the sun can make others worried or scared for your safety.
If you stare at the sun.
Doing something dangerous leaves you at risk for harm or injury.
Don't stare at the sun too long.
Don't fixate on something that is dangerous or harmful to you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD WILLIS HAWLEY
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Lyrics
Love just drifts us on,
On our way, to the fields where we will play today.
Louis brings his kite,
With a homemade paper-chain.
Strange to see the sight,
Of the moon, in the daytime not the night.
I will lift you up,
So high, on my shoulders to the sky.
Ah
Don't stare at the sun too long.
Don't stare at the sun too long.
Singing in the dark,
On our way home, the day is done for sleepy ones.
On the fire escape,
My telescope, that scans the evening sky.
If I could see it all,
All to be lost, in the galaxy of distant stars.
Did I see your face?
It weighs so much, to be alone tonight.
Ah
Don't stare at the sun too long.
Don't stare at the sun too long.
You scare everyone,
If you stare at the sun.
Don't stare at the sun too long.
Marc Joosen
Those lyrics, that sound, these guitars, that voice… As if you start drifting through universe, no words for it
Liam Kelly
Ha nerds
csopr
the max Absolutely Bang on.
Grietje Gertie
+the max - that's exactly how I feel hearing this song!!!! <3
CIRANNOSAURUS
I can’t help but get emotional listening to this song, only recently discovered mr hawley but wow the emotional ties this guy puts into his music is unmatched
Liam
Why has this song not got more views? Hawley is brilliant.
World of film archive
this is by far his best song...so underrated
Richard Hawley
"If I could see it all, oh to be lost in a galaxy of distant stars Did I see your face? It weighs so much to be alone tonight"
Mateusz Stępień
Man, I have discovered this after 9 years from its release and seriousy, it is one of the best songs I have ever heard. There is something in it that hits so damn deep, I don't really know why isn't/wasn't popular.
Paul Knoester
Lopend, fietsend, rijdend met de zon op mijn gezicht, komt dit nummer er automatisch. Wat een song.