The Sun
Hot Mikado - Original Cast Lyrics
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You could damn it all and stay
What's the difference
My world's ending either way
But in times of crisis
We have currency still
And I'll cherish it
I will
To the sun and back
To the sun
To the sun
To the sun and back
I will send my love
On the frozen wind
It will find
Where you are
Once the ice has thinned
Don't believe me
I don't know how else to prove
I'm committed
To the prophecies that you've
Etched into my being
Like a brand on my soul
Always knew there'd be a toll
To the sun and back
To the sun and back
To the sun
To the sun
Through the gray and black
To the sun and back
That's how far it goes
And I'll love
Yes I'll love
'Till the final day it snows
Didn't you tell me
Once I was the one
With conviction in the world
Why at the end
Am I stumbling blind at sea
How can I go and abandon the woman
Who means the world to me
Are we destined for loneliness
I won't go back to loneliness
Worlds only open they never get smaller
Soon before long we'll be
Fragments of dust
Do what you must
Be it stick to the gravel
Or
Travel
To the sun and back
I will send my love
To the sun
To the sun
To the sun and back
To the sun and back
That's how far it goes
And I'll love
Yes I'll love
And I'll love
Yes I'll love
And I'll love
Yes I'll love
And I'll love
Yes I'll love
And I'll love
Yes I'll love
And I'll love
Yes I'll love
'Till the finally day it snows
To the sun and back
Will you trust my heart
It will find
Where you are
It will find
Where you are
Once we're far apart
"The Sun" is a heartfelt and emotional song from the musical Hot Mikado. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and longing as the singer expresses their willingness to do anything and go anywhere to find their love, even if it means facing the end of the world. The opening lines suggest that the singer's world is already crumbling, whether their love stays or leaves. Despite the impending doom, there is still hope and value in their connection.
The chorus, "To the sun and back, I will send my love," showcases their determination to reach their beloved, even if it means sending their love on a frozen wind or waiting for the ice to thaw. The singer tries to prove their commitment to the prophecies and promises shared with their partner, feeling that these have become ingrained in their being. The song explores themes of sacrifice, loyalty, and the fear of loneliness, as the singer questions why they are stumbling blindly at sea instead of being guided by their conviction.
The lyrics also touch on the inevitability of change and the impermanence of life. The line "Worlds only open, they never get smaller" suggests that the possibilities are endless, and they are willing to travel to the ends of the earth for love. The final repetition of "To the sun and back" emphasizes the depth and unwavering nature of their love.
Line by Line Meaning
You could leave me
You have the option to abandon me
You could damn it all and stay
You have the choice to endure the difficulties and remain
What's the difference
Does it truly matter
My world's ending either way
Regardless, my world is collapsing
But in times of crisis
During moments of turmoil
We have currency still
We still possess something of value
And I'll cherish it
And I'll hold it dear
I will
Without a doubt, I will
To the sun and back
To the highest extent imaginable
I will send my love
I will express my affection
On the frozen wind
Through the icy breeze
It will find
It will locate
Where you are
Your current whereabouts
Once the ice has thinned
Once the frozen barrier dissipates
Don't believe me
Do not doubt my words
I don't know how else to prove
I am uncertain of any other method to demonstrate
I'm committed
I am devoted
To the prophecies that you've
To the predictions you've made
Etched into my being
Engraved into my very existence
Like a brand on my soul
Similar to a mark on my spirit
Always knew there'd be a toll
I have always been aware of the price to be paid
Through the gray and black
Through the darkness and uncertainty
That's how far it goes
That is the extent of it
And I'll love
And I will continue to love
Yes I'll love
Indeed, I will love
'Till the final day it snows
Until the last day when it snows
Didn't you tell me
Did you not inform me
Once I was the one
Once I held the position
With conviction in the world
With unwavering belief in the world
Why at the end
Why, in the end
Am I stumbling blind at sea
Do I find myself lost and disoriented
How can I go and abandon the woman
How is it possible for me to leave behind the woman
Who means the world to me
Who is of utmost importance to me
Are we destined for loneliness
Is our fate to be alone
I won't go back to loneliness
I refuse to return to a state of solitude
Worlds only open they never get smaller
Opportunities only expand, they never diminish
Soon before long we'll be
In the near future, we will become
Fragments of dust
Mere fragments of dust
Do what you must
Do whatever is necessary
Be it stick to the gravel
Even if it means remaining grounded
Or
Alternatively,
Travel
Embarking on a journey
Will you trust my heart
Will you have faith in my emotions
Once we're far apart
Once we are separated by distance
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Richard Lindenfelzer
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