Shine On
Inc. Milk Lyrics

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Touch me
How can it be
Believe me
The sun always shines on T.V
Hold me
Close to your heart
Touch me
And give all your love to me

To me...

I reached inside myself
And found nothing there
To ease the pressure of
My ever worried mind
All my powers waste away
I fear the crazed and lonely looks
The mirror's sending me
These days

Touch me
How can it be
Believe me
The sun always shines on T.V
Hold me
Close to your heart
Touch me
And give all your love to me

Please don't ask me to defend
The shameful lowlands
Of the way I'm drifting
Gloomily through time
Ohoo oh
(Touch me)
I reached inside myself today
(Give all your love)
Thinking there's got to be some way
To keep my troubles distant
Ohoo oh

Touch me
How can it be
Believe me
The sun always shines on T.V
Hold me
Close to your heart
Touch me
And give all your love to me
(give all your love)

Hold me
Close to your heart
Touch me

And give all your love to me
To me...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of A-ha's hit song “The Sun Always Shines on TV” are about feeling lost, helpless, and longing for something to hold on to. The singer is calling out for someone to touch him and to give him love. He states that the sun always shines on TV, which could be interpreted as a critique of society that values superficiality and appearances over reality. The line "The sun always shines on TV" means that what you see on television is not always what real life is actually like. The use of the analogy of the sun shining could be to imply that while television presents a facade of happiness and warmth, it's not necessarily always genuine.

The singer then goes on to describe his sense of confusion and loneliness, alluding to the idea that he has tried to look inside himself for answers but found nothing that could ease his worries. He admits that he fears he is becoming crazed, and yet he can't seem to avoid looking at himself in the mirror. This could be interpreted as self-doubt and insecurity, which is something nearly everyone can relate to.

The singer then repeats his plea for someone to touch him and give him love. The song seems to be a cry for help from someone who is feeling lost and alone. It's a complex and poignant exploration of the human condition that resonates with many people.

Line by Line Meaning

Touch me
Request for physical touch

How can it be
Expressing surprise

Believe me
Asking for trust

The sun always shines on T.V
Suggesting that television is an escape from the reality that is gloomy

Hold me
Request for physical support

Close to your heart
Request for emotional support

Touch me
Request for physical touch

And give all your love to me
Requesting emotional support and care

I reached inside myself
Introspection

And found nothing there
Sense of emptiness

To ease the pressure of
To relieve the stress