Sun Don't Let Me Down
Keith Urban Lyrics


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Keith Urban, Mister Worldwide
They say life is short
So, I'ma live it up
Tonight it's going down
'Til the sun comes up

Two a.m. and I'm about to lose my mind
The way she's moving that black dress
Like her hips are on fire
There in the headlights
Dancin' like she's in a movie scene
To die for and it's killin' me
Stars are out
But they're fadin' fast
Gotta make it last
And I'm so close to heaven
So, just hold your light
'Cause I need the night

Sun don't let me down
She's almost in my arms right now
I know you gotta rise for the birds to sing
But I need the moonlight to do my thing
Sun don't let me down
(Sun don't let me down)
Don't let me down
(Sun don't let me down)

Hey, don't get me wrong
I like the way you shine
I know you love kissin' on her skin
But it's my turn tonight
Starin' at her lips
Playin' with my name
Whispering, come to me
She's pulling me in
Like I'm on a chain

Stars are out
Yeah, they're in the sky
Like they're in her eyes
I think I found my heaven
But just have a heart
Stay where you are

Sun don't let me down
She's almost in my arms right now
I know you gotta rise for the birds to sing
But I need the moonlight to do my thing
Sun don't let me down
(Sun don't let me down)
Don't let me down, don't let me down
(Sun don't let me down)

Life is short so I'm livin' it up
Tonight it's goin' down, yeah, 'til the sun comes up
Then we do it all again, 'cause we ain't givin' a wha
And all the women at the party givin' it up
Time is money and I ain't wastin' no time
So, fill my cup up with Voli, water and lime
Take a shot for the soldiers in the field
Thanks for the freedom and that's for real
Tonight we're getting hammered, banged-up and tanked
That means get off the chain, let loose and drank
Mommy wanna play the adult version of Truth-or-Dare
So, I took her to the back and pulled her hair, yeah

Sun don't let me down
She's almost in my arms right now
I know you gotta rise for the birds to sing
But I need the moonlight to do my thing
Sun don't let me down
(Sun don't let me down)
She's almost in my arms right now
I know you gotta rise for the birds to sing
But I need the moonlight to do my thing
Sun don't let me down, no, oh
Don't let me down
Don't let me down (sun don't, sun don't)
Don't come around
Stay underground




No, no, don't let me down
(Sun don't let me down)

Overall Meaning

Keith Urbanโ€™s song โ€œSun Donโ€™t Let Me Downโ€ is about living in the moment and seizing the night, with the hope that the sun wonโ€™t rise and end the fun. The song begins with Keith expressing his intention to live life to the fullest and make the most of the night. He is mesmerized by a woman in a black dress who is dancing like sheโ€™s in a movie scene, leaving him spellbound. He knows that the stars are out, but fading fast, so he wants to make the moment last. He feels like heโ€™s almost in heaven, and needs the moonlight to do his thing.


As the song progresses, Keith talks about his desire to be with the woman in the black dress, as he feels like itโ€™s his turn to get close to her. Heโ€™s determined to not let the sun come up until heโ€™s had enough of the night. He wants to spend as much time as possible with her before the morning breaks. Keith realizes that life is short, and he doesnโ€™t want to waste any time. Heโ€™s determined to have a good time, and encourages others at the party to do the same. The song ends with Keith pleading with the sun not to let him down, so he can stay with the woman he desires for just a while longer.


Line by Line Meaning

They say life is short
People often say that life is too short to waste time, so make the most of it.


So, I'ma live it up
Therefore, I'm going to enjoy life and have fun.


Tonight it's going down
I'm going to have a great time tonight.


'Til the sun comes up
I'll keep having fun even until the morning.


Two a.m. and I'm about to lose my mind
It's late at night, and I'm getting excited and a little crazy.


The way she's moving that black dress
The way she's dancing in that black dress is captivating and attractive.


Like her hips are on fire
The way she moves her hips is so fiery and full of energy.


There in the headlights
She's there, right in the middle of the spotlight.


Dancin' like she's in a movie scene
Her dancing is so good, it's like she's in a movie.


To die for and it's killin' me
Her dance moves are so good that they're making me crazy with desire.


Stars are out
The stars are in the sky, shining brightly.


But they're fadin' fast
However, they're disappearing quickly as the night goes on.


Gotta make it last
I need to make this moment last as long as possible.


And I'm so close to heaven
I feel like I'm in heaven right now, and I don't want this feeling to end.


So, just hold your light
Please, sun, don't rise just yet.


'Cause I need the night
I need this moment, this night, to last a little longer.


Sun don't let me down
Please, sun, don't rise yet and end this moment.


She's almost in my arms right now
She's almost within my grasp, and I want to hold her tight.


I know you gotta rise for the birds to sing
I know the sun has to rise for the birds to start singing, but please hold off just a little longer.


But I need the moonlight to do my thing
I need the moonlight for this moment to continue and for me to enjoy myself.


Hey, don't get me wrong
Don't misunderstand me.


I like the way you shine
I like the sun and the light you provide.


I know you love kissin' on her skin
I know that you (the sun) love kissing her (the girl's) skin with your warm rays.


But it's my turn tonight
But tonight, it's my turn to enjoy this moment.


Starin' at her lips
I'm looking at her lips and wanting to kiss her.


Playin' with my name
She's teasing me by saying my name playfully.


Whispering, come to me
She's whispering seductively, inviting me to come closer and hold her.


She's pulling me in
She's drawing me closer and making me want her even more.


Like I'm on a chain
It's like she has me on a leash, and I'm willing to follow wherever she leads.


Stars are out
The stars are still shining, providing a beautiful atmosphere.


Yeah, they're in the sky
Yes, the stars are up in the sky, twinkling brightly.


Like they're in her eyes
The stars in the sky are reflected in her eyes, and they look beautiful.


I think I found my heaven
I think I've found my perfect place or moment where everything is just right.


But just have a heart
Please have some empathy and don't rise just yet, sun.


Stay where you are
Stay below the horizon, sun, and let me enjoy this moment a little longer.


Life is short so I'm livin' it up
I'm enjoying life to the fullest since it is so short.


Then we do it all again, 'cause we ain't givin' a wha
I plan on enjoying life like this again and again because I don't care what anyone else thinks.


And all the women at the party givin' it up
All the women at this party are having a great time and enjoying themselves.


Time is money and I ain't wastin' no time
I value my time, so I'm not going to waste a single second of it.


So, fill my cup up with Voli, water and lime
Give me a drink that is a mixture of Voli vodka, water, and lime.


Take a shot for the soldiers in the field
Let's take a shot of alcohol to recognize and thank the soldiers who are serving our country.


Thanks for the freedom and that's for real
We really appreciate the freedom that the soldiers are fighting for and that we enjoy in this country.


Tonight we're getting hammered, banged-up and tanked
Tonight we're getting drunk and having a great time.


That means get off the chain, let loose and drank
That means let yourself go, dance wildly, and drink lots of alcohol.


Mommy wanna play the adult version of Truth-or-Dare
This woman wants to play a more adult version of the classic game Truth or Dare.


So, I took her to the back and pulled her hair, yeah
So, I took her to a private area and got a little rough with her in a sexual way.


Don't let me down
Please, sun, don't rise and end this moment just yet.


Don't come around
Please don't rise up and start a new day just yet. Let us have a little more time.


Stay underground
Stay down below the horizon and let this moment continue a little longer.


No, no, don't let me down
Please, don't let me down, sun. Let me enjoy this moment for just a little longer.




Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKE BUSBEE, KEITH URBAN, ARMANDO CHRISTIAN PEREZ, NILE RODGERS

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Comments from YouTube:

SweetGirl4ver

This is a classic from the album!!
So catchy and love how Pit and Keith have musical chemistry despite they are from different genres..This is a smash, I love it!! great duet!! โ™ฅ

Axqu

This song has it all: a relentlessly cheerful and charming beat, a stupid premise, party vibes, random disconnected call to action in the middle of a rap section that makes no sense, falling in love with someone after 30 seconds, and just an aggressively happy charm to it that you can't help but love even though it's savagely stupid. I love it. I love it so much. I listen to this whenever I'm sad and it picks me right up. It's the audio equivalent of a puppy running headlong into a glass door and it is one of my FAVORITES because of that. <3

Shannatic

You always deliver Keith... so happy to have the album now & LOVIN, IT !!!!

Nada Bedair

I love this song, the music is just so catchy and I'm starting to become addicted to it ๐Ÿ’“

Mary McLaughlin

Nada Bedair exactly I know what ya mean

Cheryl Farley

I LOVE THE ENTIRE ALBUM!!!!!

Nada Bedair

Cheryl Farley me too

M Leow

I love love love when music like this happens โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ Really feel good music โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ

Tyler Maree

Absolutely amazing! I am a huge fan of Keith and this song as well as the rest of the album just makes me want to keep listening!

Carol Higgins

I love it - a unique collaboration with Pit Bull who would have thought??

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