Sun
Lydon John Lyrics
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Lucky for some that nature hates me
I miss the car park, I miss the concrete
I miss the city, I miss the rain and sleet
I want my climate, I want remote control
Plenty of water in every single hole
I'm never happy with what surrounds me
(In the sun, in the sun)
The idiot dance, let me dance, let me dance
I'm never happy with what surrounds me
We're pulling apart at the seams
It's never as good as the dream
I like the chorus and postcard scenery
We're falling apart at the seam
We're falling apart at the seam
(In the sun, in the sun)
The idiot dance, let me dance, let me dance
I'm never happy with what surrounds me
I like the choices and all the scenery
I want my climate, I want remote control
Plenty of water, in every single hole
(In the sun, in the sun)
The idiot dance, let me dance, let me dance
In the sun,
Good natured
The lyrics of Lydon John’s song “Sun” offers a distinct perspective on what it means to be happy and content with one’s surroundings. In the first stanza, the singer expresses a desire to be out in nature- to “sit in the sun” and let it take over. Yet, this desire is counteracted by a sense of dissatisfaction, as the singer points out their lack of luck with nature- “Lucky for some that nature hates me”. From here, the singer focuses on their proximity to the city and its concrete, longing for the crowded streets and the water that fills the “every single hole”. The second stanza continues with the same sentiment, stating that the singer is never content with the world around him, always looking for more, better, and newer options.
Line by Line Meaning
Sit in the sun, let nature take me
I want to relax and let nature have its way with me
Lucky for some that nature hates me
I feel unlucky because nature doesn't seem to like me
I miss the car park, I miss the concrete
I miss the urban environment of concrete and parking lots
I miss the city, I miss the rain and sleet
I miss the hustle and bustle of the city, including its weather
I want my climate, I want remote control
I want to control my environment and have the climate I desire
Plenty of water in every single hole
I want access to water everywhere I go
I'm never happy with what surrounds me
I am always dissatisfied with my surroundings
I like the choices
I enjoy having choices in my life
(In the sun, in the sun)
Repeating the desire to be in the sun
The idiot dance, let me dance, let me dance
I want to dance like an idiot and not care what others think
We're pulling apart at the seams
The world is falling apart and we can see the cracks
It's never as good as the dream
Reality never measures up to our idealized dreams
I like the chorus and postcard scenery
I enjoy the pleasant view and familiarity of a chorus and scenic images
We're falling apart at the seam
Repeating the idea that society is unraveling
(In the sun, in the sun)
Still desiring to be in the sun
The idiot dance, let me dance, let me dance
Reiterating the desire to dance without concern
I like the choices and all the scenery
I appreciate having options and a pleasant view
In the sun,
Ending with the desire for sunshine
Good natured
Concluding with a positive, light-hearted sentiment
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOHN LYDON
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