She moved home and began playing the piano and singing with local bands, whose styles ranged from hip-hop/funk/soul/r&b to jazz and reggae. After two years of cover songs, Lindsey began writing and composing her own original songs, a step she needed for her own satisfaction. She wrote one of her first songs, “A Song for Sam,” after the death of a friend in the fall of 2005. Finally, with nothing but a piano and herself, Lindsey was able to become the true artist she was always meant to be.
Lindsey caught the eye of Original Signal Recordings when she uploaded a video for "Wake Me Up" - filmed live at an open mic night at the Hotel Utah in San Francisco, CA - to the MusicNation.com. Within a few months, she became one of the first artists signed to the label. Now in the process of writing and recording her first album, Lindsey strives to stay true to herself and to write real music that touches the soul. Since re-locating to California, she has collaborated with some of the top songwriters in the business, including Charlie Midnight (Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Seal), Shep Solomon (Daughtry, Kelly Clarkson, David Cook), and Xandy Barry (Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Nick Lachey). The first single, "Goodbye From California," co-written with Justin Gray (Joss Stone, Emma Bunton), was recently featured in the season finale of MTV's The Real World: Hollywood.
Sun
Lindsey Ray Lyrics
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The hope the hate the fear the faith
Undoing the wrong
Crushing underneath the weight oh oh
Put down your shield
Lay down your blade
Take off the armor
I'm not gonna fight
I'm not gonna run
I'll lay down beside you until you see the sun
And I won't surrender
No I won't succomb
I'm right here beside you until you see the sun
Just one more "I love you"
Faintly from your fading lips
Whispered like a prayer
Into a bottle set adrift oh oh
Put down your weapons
Lay down your throne
The world can't be conquered by you alone, no
I'm not gonna fight
I'm not gonna run
I'll lay down beside you until you see the sun
And I won't surrender
No I won't succomb
I'm right here beside you until you see the sun
Ohhh
Don't be ashamed if you're scared
Here is a shoulder to rest your head
Let down your guard
I'm not gonna fight
I'm not gonna run
I'll lay down beside you until you see the sun
And I won't surrender
No I won't succomb
I'm right here beside you until you see the sun
I'll lay down beside you until you see the sun
I'm right here beside you until you see the sun
The song "Sun" by Lindsey Ray is a comforting track about being there for someone in their darkest moments. The opening lines describe a moment where all emotions, positive and negative, seem to disappear. The singer acknowledges the weight that the other person is carrying and asks them to put down their shield, blade, and armor before it's too late. The song emphasizes the message that sometimes we don't need to fight or conquer, but just to be there for each other.
The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, and it emphasizes the commitment that the singer has made. She has promised to stay by the other person's side until they find hope again. She acknowledges that they might be scared and that's okay, offering a shoulder to rest their head on. The second verse talks about a dying person whispering their last I love you like a prayer into a bottle, which is an emotional moment that ties into the theme of letting go and accepting. The singer advises the other person to let go of their weapons and throne, reminding them that the world can't be conquered alone.
The bridge is a moment of reassurance that the listener is not alone. The singer once again reminds the other person that they're not going to fight or run away. The use of the word 'succumb' suggests that the singer is aware of the other person's vulnerability and the possibility that the person might harm themselves. She reiterates her promise to be by their side until they "see the sun." The phrase 'seeing the sun' is a metaphor for finding hope and positivity in their lives.
Overall, "Sun" is a moving track that talks about emotional vulnerability, the power of forgiveness, and the importance of being there for each other in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
In a moment it's gone
The fleeting nature of hope, hate, fear and faith is acknowledged as they can disappear within an instant.
Undoing the wrong
The pain and negative emotions that one carries from their mistakes in the past must be undone in order to move forward.
Crushing underneath the weight oh oh
The overwhelming burden of one's negative emotions and past mistakes can weigh them down and make it difficult to move forward.
Put down your shield
One must let go of their protective barriers and allow themselves to be vulnerable with others.
Lay down your blade
One must let go of their tendency to fight others and instead focus on building connections through peace.
Take off the armor
One must let go of the protective layers they have built up over time in order to be truly seen and understood by others.
I'm not gonna fight
The singer chooses not to engage in conflict and instead focuses on being present for the ones they love.
I'm not gonna run
The artist chooses not to avoid difficult situations and instead faces them head-on.
I'll lay down beside you until you see the sun
The artist promises to be there for the ones they love, supporting them until they find happiness and joy in life again.
And I won't surrender
The artist promises to never give up on the ones they love, no matter how difficult the situation may be.
No I won't succomb
The singer promises to stay strong and not give in to the negative emotions or difficult situations they may face.
Just one more "I love you"
The importance of expressing love before it's too late is highlighted as it can be taken away in an instant.
Faintly from your fading lips
The fragility of life is acknowledged as even the ones we love can be taken away from us at any moment.
Whispered like a prayer
The importance of love and the weight it carries is emphasized by comparing it to a sacred ritual such as praying.
Into a bottle set adrift oh oh
The idea that the love expressed may be lost or forgotten like a message in a bottle drifting out to sea is explored.
Put down your weapons
The artist urges others to let go of the tools they use to hurt others and instead focus on building connections through empathy and understanding.
Lay down your throne
The idea that one's power or authority cannot solve everything is explored as sometimes the best course of action is to let go and be present for others.
The world can't be conquered by you alone, no
The idea that we cannot solve all of our problems on our own and instead need the support and love of others is emphasized.
Ohhh
A vocalization of empathy and understanding for the struggles of others is expressed.
Don't be ashamed if you're scared
The idea of owning up to one's vulnerability and fragility is emphasized as it is not something to be ashamed of.
Here is a shoulder to rest your head
The artist offers themselves as a source of comfort for those who may be going through a difficult time.
Let down your guard
The importance of letting go of one's protective barriers and being open to receiving love and support from others is emphasized.
Writer(s): Lindsey Bachelder Copyright: Bughouse, Key Serenity, Original Signal Music
Contributed by Eli S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.