The Sun
Hi-5 Lyrics


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Look out of any window
Any morning, any evening, any day
Maybe the sun is shining
Birds are winging or
Rain is falling from a heavy sky
What do you want me to do,
To do for you to see you through?
This is all a dream we dreamed
One afternoon long ago
Walk out of any doorway
Feel your way, feel your way
Like the day before
Maybe you'll find direction
Around some corner
Where it's been waiting to meet you
What do you want me to do,
To watch for you while you're sleeping?
Well please don't be surprised
When you find me dreaming too

Look into any eyes
You find by you, you can see
Clear through to another day
I know it's been seen before
Through other eyes on other days
While going home
What do you want me to do,
To do for you to see you through?
It's all a dream we dreamed
One afternoon long ago

Walk into splintered sunlight
Inch your way through dead dreams
To another land
Maybe you're tired and broken
Your tongue is twisted
With words half spoken
And thoughts unclear
What do you want me to do
To do for you to see you through
A a box of rain will ease the pain
And love will see you through

Just a box of rain
Wind and water
Believe it if you need it,
If you don't just pass it on
Sun and shower
Wind and rain
In and out the window
Like a moth before a flame

It's just a box of rain
I don't know who put it there
Believe it if you need it
Or leave it if you dare
But it's just a box of rain
Or a ribbon for your hair




Such a long long time to be gone
And a short time to be there

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of Hi-5’s song Shining Sun, “Look out of any window, any morning, any evening, any day” sets the tone for a dreamy, reflective song that calls upon the listener to look for the bright side in any situation. Throughout the song, the lyrics touch on themes such as the impermanence of life, the importance of dreaming, and finding direction amidst uncertainty. The refrain, “What do you want me to do, to do for you to see you through?” plays on the idea of being there for someone and supporting them through difficult times.


As the song progresses, the lyrics continue to encourage the listener to be present, to trust their intuition and to look for signs that point to the next step on their journey, “Walk out of any doorway, feel your way, feel your way, like the day before, maybe you'll find direction around some corner, where it's been waiting to meet you.”


Towards the end of the song, the lyrics take on a more mystical tone as they speak of walking into splintered sunlight, inching one’s way through dead dreams and finding comfort in a box of rain that will ease the pain. The final refrain, “But it's just a box of rain or a ribbon for your hair, such a long long time to be gone and a short time to be there” is a reminder that life is fleeting and that we should cherish every moment.


Line by Line Meaning

Look out of any window
No matter where you are in the world, you always have the ability to look out of any window at the beautiful and changing world outside.


Any morning, any evening, any day
This world is dynamic, and it doesn't matter what time of day it is--anything can happen at any moment.


Maybe the sun is shining
When you look outside, there's always a chance you'll be greeted with the sun—which symbolizes warmth, growth, and new beginnings.


Birds are winging or Rain is falling from a heavy sky
The natural world is never stagnant. Whether it's the sound of birds, rain gracefully falling from the clouds, or even grey clouds that block the sun, there's always something going on outside.


What do you want me to do, To do for you to see you through?
When life is uncertain or you're going through a period of darkness, it's important to ask someone you trust for help to let them know you're struggling and you need their support to pull through the tough times.


This is all a dream we dreamed One afternoon long ago
Like any dream, this life is fleeting and temporary. We're all just a small part of this universe, here today and gone tomorrow.


Walk out of any doorway
Each doorway is an opportunity to walk through and experience something new.


Feel your way, feel your way Like the day before
Do what feels right and comfortable, and don't be afraid to follow your instincts. There might be patterns or behavior from the day before that can continue to guide you towards happiness and purpose.


Maybe you'll find direction Around some corner Where it's been waiting to meet you
Anything can happen in life, so keep going and you might just stumble upon an exciting new path that's been waiting for you all along.


What do you want me to do, To watch for you while you're sleeping?
When you're feeling vulnerable, it's important to have someone who will watch over you and care for you even when you're not awake to ask for help explicitly.


Well please don't be surprised When you find me dreaming too
It's okay to be vulnerable with others, because they might also be going through the same thing and need your support in return.


Look into any eyes
The eyes are a window to the soul and an excellent way to connect with others on a deeper level.


You find by you, you can see Clear through to another day
When you connect with others, it offers clarity and a sense of purpose to continue to move forward to a brighter tomorrow.


I know it's been seen before Through other eyes on other days
Others have also been where you are and gone through the same struggles you're facing today. Their experiences can help guide you through tough times.


While going home
At the end of a long day, it's important to return to a place of comfort, whether that be a physical location or in the arms of loved ones.


It's all a dream we dreamed One afternoon long ago
No matter how vast and complicated life might seem, it's still just a small slice of time in the grand scheme of things. We're all connected, and the world will continue to move forward with or without us.


Walk into splintered sunlight
Even when life is difficult and you feel like everything around you is breaking, it's important to walk towards the light and find a new path forward.


Inch your way through dead dreams
Sometimes you have to make small progress, no matter how slow, to move towards your goals and aspirations. Even when you feel like your dreams are dead, you can always find new ways to work towards happiness.


To another land Maybe you're tired and broken
In order to find a new path, sometimes you have to let go of the old way of doing things. Change can be difficult and exhausting, but it's better than staying in one place that's not where you want to be.


Your tongue is twisted With words half spoken And thoughts unclear
When life is chaotic, it can be difficult to articulate what you're thinking and feeling. Take the time to sort out those thoughts and speak them aloud to someone you trust to help sort them out.


To do for you to see you through A box of rain will ease the pain And love will see you through
When you're struggling, love and support are often the things you need the most. It's important to surround yourself with people who love you and will be there for you--even if it's just a small token of their love to make you feel less alone.


Just a box of rain Wind and water
These natural elements symbolize the cyclical, endless nature of life. Even when everything feels like it's the end, there will always be something new and beautiful on the horizon.


Believe it if you need it, If you don't just pass it on
When someone offers you love or help, hold onto it and cherish it. But, if you don't need it or you can't accept it, pass it on to someone else who might need it instead.


Sun and shower Wind and rain In and out the window
Every day is full of ups and downs, ebbs and flows, back and forth. It's part of what makes life so magical.


Like a moth before a flame
Some of life's tendencies are like a flame that attracts us and we are like a moth that cannot stay away from it. Even if we know it's dangerous, we still can't resist its alluring beauty.


I don't know who put it there
Sometimes things just happen and we can't explain how or why. It's okay to just acknowledge that there are forces beyond our control in life.


Or leave it if you dare But it's just a box of rain
It's okay to take a step back sometimes and turn down something that might seem overwhelming. At the end of the day, it's just another aspect of an ever-changing world.


Or a ribbon for your hair Such a long long time to be gone And a short time to be there
At the end of our lives, we'll leave behind nothing more than our memories and the way we affected other people. Life is fleeting and temporary, but that doesn't mean we can't make a positive impact in other people's lives while we're here.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HARRIOTT, MILLGATE

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