SUNRISE
Houston Lyrics


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Amidst a smile the setting sun
Red sequined dress that could kill anyone
The music moves you like good poetry
I wish I lacked this anonymity
It strikes me funny when you mouth the words
To "Am I Wrong" a song I've only heard
While sipping whiskey living out a lie
A perfect portrait hosting you and I

[Chorus]
A made up romance, my soliloquy will read
I know I'm lost again, my timing's off again
Because something lacks in your passing eyes
It's lust and libido
Why give up this opportunity?
Give it a go and maybe you will see
So take a chance it'll be alright
And that's all you've got to go on

You dance around my head throughout the day
A want, a wish, a will to have my way
And when I fumble over words you smile
You'll kiss my cheek and say, "I like your style."

Dream a dream of our life story
I will tell it over and again
I'll tell the world just how you got that
Got that perfect smile I can't withstand
Let me kiss your index finger
I'll point out how you've made me crazy
I know I'd do it all the same way
I'd do it all the same

[Chorus]

Dream a dream of our life story
I will tell it over and again
I'll tell the world just how you got that
Let me kiss your index finger
I'll point out how you've made me crazy
I know I'd do it all the same way

[Chorus]

Why give up this opportunity?
If I can't be near you then I'd rather be




In hell forever I'll think of you
So just give me chances to go on

Overall Meaning

The song Sunrise by Houston is a ballad about a man who is lost in a made-up romance. The song begins with the description of a woman dressed in a red sequined dress, moving to the rhythm of the music like good poetry. The singer of the song is struck by her charm and wishes to come out of his anonymity to know her better. As the night progresses, he realizes that he is living a lie as he sips on his whiskey and enjoys her company, while the woman is clueless about his feelings.


The chorus talks about his dilemma, where he knows that he is lost and his timing is off, but he cannot resist the woman's lust and libido. He urges himself to take a chance as that is all he's got to go on. As the evening winds down, the singer, who is now in love with the woman, dreams of their life story and wishes to tell the world how she got that perfect smile. He wants to kiss her index finger and point out how she has made him crazy. He knows that he would do it all the same way again and again.


Line by Line Meaning

Amidst a smile the setting sun
As the sun sets, you smile and it makes me feel warm inside


Red sequined dress that could kill anyone
You look stunning in that red dress, it's so mesmerizing


The music moves you like good poetry
The rhythm and melody of the music make you sway and feel the words


I wish I lacked this anonymity
I wish I could reveal myself to you, instead of hiding behind a mask of anonymity


It strikes me funny when you mouth the words
It amuses me when you mouth the words to a song I've never heard


To "Am I Wrong" a song I've only heard
You're mouthing the words to a song that I haven't heard, but it still sounds beautiful


While sipping whiskey living out a lie
I try to forget reality while I drink and pretend everything is perfect


A perfect portrait hosting you and I
We look flawless together, like a perfect picture


A made up romance, my soliloquy will read
Our love is fictional, but I still speak of it romantically


I know I'm lost again, my timing's off again
I feel like I'm wandering aimlessly in life and my timing with you is never right


Because something lacks in your passing eyes
I see a lack of passion in your eyes when we're together, and it hurts me inside


It's lust and libido
The only thing we share is physical attraction and desire


Why give up this opportunity?
Why not take a chance and see where this could lead?


Give it a go and maybe you will see
Take a chance and you might realize how good we could be together


So take a chance it'll be alright
Don't be afraid to take a risk, everything will turn out okay


And that's all you've got to go on
You only have this one chance, so go for it with all you've got


You dance around my head throughout the day
Thoughts of you keep running through my mind all day long


A want, a wish, a will to have my way
I desire to have you and make you mine, but it's just a dream


And when I fumble over words you smile
Even when I'm awkward and stumble over my words, you still find me charming


You'll kiss my cheek and say, "I like your style."
You'll give me a sweet compliment and make me feel good about myself


Dream a dream of our life story
Imagine how we could be together and what our future could hold


I will tell it over and again
I'll keep retelling our story because it's all I have left of you


I'll tell the world just how you got that
I want to share with everyone how you captivated me with your perfect smile


Got that perfect smile I can't withstand
Your smile is so mesmerizing, I can't resist it


Let me kiss your index finger
Let me show my affection for you by kissing your hand


I'll point out how you've made me crazy
You're the one who's responsible for driving me mad with desire and longing


I know I'd do it all the same way
Even if I had the chance to do it over, I'd still fall for you


If I can't be near you then I'd rather be
I'd rather suffer in pain if it means being close to you in some way


In hell forever I'll think of you
Even in the worst possible scenario, I'll still be thinking of you


So just give me chances to go on
Just keep giving me opportunities to try and win your heart




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS

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Comments from YouTube:

PriscillaNilla

Wow that sunrise was beautiful! Great video and hello from Texas 😃

Rich Howland

@PriscillaNilla aaahhh. Nice. I hear the beaches are decent down there. So far all I’ve seen is Galveston. Not impressed!

PriscillaNilla

@Rich Howland no worries! I’m in San Antonio 😃

Rich Howland

Oh cool. Well hopefully I don’t make it look bad! I’m just trying to figure it out, only been here a few weeks, but I’m enjoying it. Are you in Houston or a different city?

PriscillaNilla

@Rich Howland yes born and raised😃

Rich Howland

Hey! Thanks for the nice comment, you live in Texas too?

Balance Beta

Love these sunrise episodes! What was the name of that app you mentioned?

Rich Howland

Ha! Glad you do!
It called the Photographers Ephemeris

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Really awesome 🌅 .... My friend....

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