Sundown
J. Butler Lyrics

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Long about sundown
I think about you, babe
Long about sundown
I think about you, babe

Well I work in the factory and I work real hard
I do what they say and I do my job
But long about sundown

I think about you, babe

Can't wait to come over
And rub your back
Can't wait to come over
And rub your back

The stupid things I do in the daytime don't matter
Lotta talk, lotta chatter
But long about sundown
I think about you, babe

Well I wake up in the morning
Coffee just hits me right
Yes I wake up in the morning
Coffee just hits me right

Well I jump on the 710
I'm flying down the road
My world's going here
Going there, I don't know

But long about sundown
I think about you, babe

Yeah long about sundown
I think about you, babe

Overall Meaning

J. Butler's song Sundown expresses the idea of a person's longing for their love interest during the evening time. The repetition of the phrase "Long about sundown, I think about you, babe" emphasises the powerful emotions felt by the singer as it conveys how their mind is consumed with thoughts about their loved one. The singer opens up about his mundane factory job and how it doesn't matter to him as he is only consumed with thoughts about his significant other during the day. The song conveys the idea that nothing else is as important as love.

The chorus 'Can't wait to come over and rub your back' is a clear manifestation of the singer's love for the person they are singing about. The line shows how they wish to soothe their love and create a comforting space for them. The singer ultimately feels less important with thoughts of his significant other on his mind. Therefore, the song Sundown by J. Butler is a tale of the power of love and longing for one's romantic partner.

Line by Line Meaning

Long about sundown
As the day comes to a close

I think about you, babe
I can't help but think of you

Well I work in the factory and I work real hard
I have a tough, manual job

I do what they say and I do my job
I follow instructions and complete my tasks

Can't wait to come over
I eagerly anticipate coming to see you

And rub your back
To show my affection for you

The stupid things I do in the daytime don't matter
The insignificant actions throughout the day are unimportant

Lotta talk, lotta chatter
I hear a lot of noise and conversation around me

Well I wake up in the morning
I start my day with the sunrise

Coffee just hits me right
I need my coffee to energize me

Well I jump on the 710
I quickly get on the highway