Staring at the Sun
Insomnia Beach Club Lyrics
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Barely breathing
I'm cold-hearted
Almost beating
Feeling lost
I should be leaving
Always absent
Oh I've been staring at the sun for a while
I haven't done
Writing songs used to be fun
I was the one
Love the way you are the sunset
Love the way you don't regret me
Pretty people
On the sand
Hold me closely
Take my hand
I like boys
Who sing in bands
Wish you liked me
I think you can
Love the way you are the sunset
Love the way you don't regret me
Love the way you are the sunset
And the way you don't regret me
The lyrics of Insomnia Beach Club's "Staring at the Sun" talks about the feelings of being lost and almost suffocated but still holding on to the hope that things will get better. The opening lines of the track suggest that the singer is in a state of turmoil, feeling as though they are "underwater" and "barely breathing." The use of the phrase "cold-hearted / almost beating" portrays a sense of numbness and emotional emptiness that they feel, despite the small hope that their heart is still beating.
The song also touches on the idea of fading away, both in terms of oneself and one's relationships. The line "Always absent, is it fading?" implies that something or someone is slipping away from the singer's grasp. The chorus highlights a period of creative drought and the loss of passion for writing songs, which used to be an enjoyable experience. The melancholic tone of the track, coupled with the singer's dispassionate delivery, creates a feeling of emptiness and sorrow.
On the other hand, the lyrics contain a hint of optimism, as the singer declares their love for someone who doesn't regret them. The lines "Love the way you are the sunset / love the way you don't regret me" indicate that the singer has found solace in this person's unwavering affection. The song's final lines suggest a sense of longing or unrequited desire, as the singer confesses their fondness for boys who sing in bands and wishes that the person they love could reciprocate those feelings. Overall, the song conveys a sense of melancholic longing, lost creativity, and a hope that things will get better.
Line by Line Meaning
Underwater
Feeling overwhelmed and submerged by emotions, unable to tread water or stay afloat
Barely breathing
Struggling to catch one's breath, physically or emotionally
I'm cold-hearted
Feeling emotionally disconnected or apathetic
Almost beating
Having a weakened or faint pulse, perhaps due to feeling emotionally drained
Feeling lost
Experiencing confusion or disorientation, perhaps due to a lack of direction or purpose
I should be leaving
Feeling compelled to move on or let go of something or someone, despite hesitation or reluctance
Always absent
Feeling like something or someone is missing or not fully present
Is it fading?
Questioning the longevity or strength of a feeling or connection
Oh I've been staring at the sun for a while
Metaphorically gazing at something bright or intense, perhaps to the point of being blinded or overwhelmed
I haven't done
Feeling like something is missing or lacking, perhaps creatively or personally
Writing songs used to be fun
Reflecting on a past joy or passion that has since faded or become less enjoyable
I was the one
Remembering a time when one was confident, self-assured, or in control
Love the way you are the sunset
Appreciating something or someone for their beauty, warmth, or calming presence
Love the way you don't regret me
Feeling validated and accepted by someone, despite any flaws or past mistakes
Pretty people
Noticing and potentially envying attractive and popular individuals
On the sand
In a relaxed or leisurely setting, such as a beach
Hold me closely
Desiring physical intimacy and closeness with someone
Take my hand
Requesting or inviting someone to make a connection or show support
I like boys
Professing a preference for male romantic partners
Who sing in bands
Having a specific type or interest in potential partners, such as musicians
Wish you liked me
Expressing a desire for someone's affection or attention
I think you can
Believing that someone is capable of returning one's feelings, despite uncertainty or doubt
And the way you don't regret me
Emphasizing the acceptance and understanding felt by someone who appreciates one's flaws and imperfections
Writer(s): Jake Kelsoe, Mo Hetzer, Sara Melby, Selah Short
Contributed by Jacob E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@melmelbobelbananafana
i cant with mo saying the “i like boys”
@chapchap693
"I lOvE mY fRiENdS"
- Sara Melby
@FinalJuice
i think... i think... you didn't clean your lens
@gottalight3574
A E S T H E T I C
@labnibetancourt
aesthetics
@Flynn1411
THANK YOU SPOTIFY THIS SONG IS A TREASURE
@laurenmcleod7055
Showed this to my dad, he said it reminds him of the New Zealand indie student band scene in the 80s, in a very nostalgic way, and a good way :,)
@jacobmmadigan
underrated
@ryanthompson8343
SARAH THIS IS AMAZING. YOU GUYS DID GREAT. THE DRUMS ARE SO GOOD AND THE VOCALS AND JUST EVERYTHING UGH. I LOVE THIS
@ermz13
my newest favorite gem