Don
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.
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.
Don't stare at the sun too long
The lyrics of Richard Hawley's song "Don" tell a story of childhood memories and joyful experiences. The first stanza paints an image of a warm day in the fields where the singer and his friend Louis are playing, flying kites and enjoying homemade paper chains. Interestingly, it is noted that the moon is visible in the daylight, a phenomenon that adds a touch of surrealism to the scene. The singer lifts Louis up on his shoulders, an act of childlike goodwill that hints at a strong friendship.
The second stanza takes a turn towards introspection as the singer recalls stargazing on his fire escape with a telescope. It is clear that the singer has an interest in astronomy, wishing to see "it all" but acknowledging that the galaxy of distant stars may be too vast to comprehend. In the last few lines, the mood shifts to one of melancholy as the singer wonders if he saw a familiar face in the night sky, perhaps looking to the stars for comfort.
Overall, the song "Don" touches on themes of childhood innocence, wonder, and the bittersweet nature of nostalgia. The repeated refrain "Don't stare at the sun too long" could be interpreted as a warning to not dwell on the past too much or to avoid getting lost in the overwhelming beauty of nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Love just drifts us on,
Love takes us on a journey without any specific destination or plan.
On our way, to the fields where we will play today.
We are on our way to a place where we can have fun and play.
Louis brings his kite,
Louis brings his homemade paper kite to fly and play with.
With a homemade paper-chain.
The kite is accompanied by a homemade paper-chain.
Strange to see the sight,
It's unusual to see the moon in the daytime instead of the night.
Of the moon, in the daytime not the night.
It's unusual to see the moon during the day instead of the night time.
I will lift you up,
I will lift you up off the ground.
So high, on my shoulders to the sky.
I will lift you up high, on my shoulders, towards the sky.
Ah
An expression of satisfaction or contentment.
Don't stare at the sun too long.
Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun as it is harmful.
Singing in the dark,
We are singing while it's dark outside.
On our way home, the day is done for sleepy ones.
We are heading back home after a tiring day, ready to sleep.
On the fire escape,
We are on the fire escape, looking up at the night sky.
My telescope, that scans the evening sky.
I have a telescope that scans the sky at night.
If I could see it all,
If I could see everything in the sky.
All to be lost, in the galaxy of distant stars.
Everything we see in the sky could be lost in the vastness of the universe.
Did I see your face?
Did I catch a glimpse of your face among the stars?
It weighs so much, to be alone tonight.
It's heavy to be alone tonight, without the company of someone close.
You scare everyone,
If you stare at the sun for too long, you will scare everyone around you.
If you stare at the sun.
Warning to not stare at the sun as it can cause harm.
Don't stare at the sun too long.
Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun as it can be harmful.
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.