Sun
Jónsi/Musicfire.in Lyrics

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Sunlight rusts us through
All for naught I know
Falls through our hands
Vanished
Falls apart
Ashes
Once
I held a photograph

Of the sun
Rained down for us
From
A high place the moments pass
Every single one
Is a head rush
Now
I’m still
And plain
No more words
Nothing
I fought by an angel’s side
Getting what we want
Sunlight on us
Formed
Made from the darkest ice

So cold
Sunlight on us

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jónsi/Musicfire.in's song "Sun" are very poetic and seem to be discussing the fleeting nature of life and our existence in the world. The phrase "Sunlight rusts us through" may represent how the passage of time slowly breaks down our bodies and our minds. Even though we may strive for things and work hard to achieve them, in the end, it may feel like it was all for naught, as the things we hold dear can just slip through our fingers and vanish.

The phrase "Ashes once" may represent the idea that everything eventually fades away, even the brightest flames must eventually burn out. The line "I held a photograph of the sun" seems to be exploring the idea that sometimes, we cling to memories or ideas about what things should be like, but these things are fleeting and cannot be held onto forever. The phrase "Every single one is a head rush" conveys the idea that life can be exhilarating and full of joy, but also fleeting and unpredictable.

The lyrics end with the lines "Sunlight on us / Formed / Made from the darkest ice / So cold / Sunlight on us". These lines may be exploring the idea that even though life can be difficult and painful, there is still beauty to be found in the world, even if it is fleeting. The metaphor of sunlight on ice may represent the idea that even in the coldest and darkest of places, there can still be moments of warmth and light that give us hope.

Line by Line Meaning

Sunlight rusts us through
The intense and constant exposure to sunlight has a decaying effect on us, like rust on metal.

All for naught I know
Despite my efforts, I realize that everything I've done is meaningless and has no purpose.

Falls through our hands
Things that we try to hold onto or cherish tend to slip away and become lost to us.

Vanished
Things that are no longer present or tangible have completely disappeared, and may never return.

Falls apart
Something that was once whole and intact has disintegrated into pieces, unable to be put back together.

Ashes
The remains of something that has been burnt or destroyed, often seen as a representation of the end or destruction of something.

Once I held a photograph Of the sun
In the past, I possessed a representation or memory of the sun, which was either a physical or mental image of its bright and intense nature.

Rained down for us From A high place the moments pass Every single one Is a head rush
Life's experiences and opportunities come to us from a higher power or a greater source, and each one is uniquely exhilarating and intense.

Now I’m still And plain No more words Nothing
At this moment, I am unmoving and simple, lacking any kind of expression or words to describe what I am experiencing.

I fought by an angel’s side Getting what we want Sunlight on us
I had an ally in a higher power or greater being, fighting alongside me to achieve our desires or goals, with the sun shining down upon us as a symbol of success and victory.

Formed Made from the darkest ice So cold Sunlight on us
Something that was once created or molded from the coldest or harshest surroundings, symbolized by dark ice, is now being illuminated by the warmth and brightness of the sun, representing transformation and change.

Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ARI J. PICKER

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