At Sundown
Malcolm Lockyer And His Orchestra Lyrics


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Sunbeams are gently fading, slowly fading,
And birds are waiting to do their mating,
When eventide is nigh, moonbeams are descending,
The day is ending, a happy ending,
The sun is sinking below the western sky.
Chorus:
Every little breeze is sighing of love at sundown,
Every little bird is resting and feather nesting at sundown.
Each little rosebud is sleeping, while shadows are creeping,
In a little cottage cozy the world seems rosy at sundown
Where a loving smile will greet me and always meet me at sundown.
I seem to sigh, I'm in heaven,
When night is falling and love is calling me home.

Daydreams through fields of clover, will soon be over,
And happy hours 'mid sunny flowers will wait another day,
Sweet dreams have just begun, dear, the day is done, dear,
When skies grow dimmer,
And stars will glimmer along the starlit way.
Chorus:
Every little breeze is sighing of love at sundown,
Every little bird is resting and feather nesting at sundown.
Each little rosebud is sleeping, while shadows are creeping,
In a little cottage cozy the world seems rosy at sundown
Where a loving smile will greet me and always meet me at sundown.




I seem to sigh, I'm in heaven,
When night is falling and love is calling me home.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Malcolm Lockyer And His Orchestra's song At Sundown describe the peaceful and romantic atmosphere of the evening as the sun sets and the world prepares for rest. The first verse sets the scene, describing the fading sun and the birds preparing to mate. The descending moonbeams mark the end of the day and the promise of a happy ending. The chorus reinforces this romantic mood, with every little breeze and bird singing of love at sundown. The second verse continues this theme, with daydreams soon to be over and happy hours to wait another day. The night, with its dim skies and starlit way, promises a new beginning and sweet dreams to come.


Overall, the lyrics to At Sundown paint a serene and loving portrait of the evening, with each element of nature contributing to the romantic mood. The idea of a cozy little cottage where a loving smile always greets the singer adds to the sense of warmth and contentment. The emphasis on love and the promise of a happy ending suggest a sense of hope and optimism for the future.


Line by Line Meaning

Sunbeams are gently fading, slowly fading,
The rays of sunlight are slowly disappearing and fading away.


And birds are waiting to do their mating,
Birds are waiting for the sun to set so that they can mate.


When eventide is nigh, moonbeams are descending,
As evening approaches, the moonbeams are starting to show.


The day is ending, a happy ending,
The day is coming to an end, but it has been a happy one.


The sun is sinking below the western sky.
The sun is going down below the western horizon.


Every little breeze is sighing of love at sundown,
The breeze blowing expresses love as the sun sets.


Every little bird is resting and feather nesting at sundown.
All the birds have stopped flying and are settling in for the night.


Each little rosebud is sleeping, while shadows are creeping,
The rosebuds are sleeping as shadows creep in with the night.


In a little cottage cozy the world seems rosy at sundown
In a small, comfortable cottage, the world looks bright and cheerful during sunset.


Where a loving smile will greet me and always meet me at sundown.
My loved one will always be there to greet me with a smile at sunset.


I seem to sigh, I'm in heaven,
I feel so happy and content that I feel like I'm in heaven.


When night is falling and love is calling me home.
As night falls, my love is calling me back home.


Daydreams through fields of clover, will soon be over,
My daydreaming in the fields of clover will soon come to an end.


And happy hours 'mid sunny flowers will wait another day,
Happy hours spent among the sunny flowers will have to wait for another day.


Sweet dreams have just begun, dear, the day is done, dear,
As night begins, sweet dreams start and the day is coming to an end.


When skies grow dimmer, And stars will glimmer along the starlit way.
As the sky becomes darker, the stars will start to shine on the starlit path.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ROBERT GORDY, THOMAS KEMP

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Comments from YouTube:

@ZoneShowUS

I found this record in a pile and it is just incredible. Love the vibe. Highly recommend playing it alongside Kingdom Two Crowns!

@adrianovasconcelos2739

Another excellent posting with a rarely heard orcherstra, Malcolm Lockyer's. ETERNALLY in your debt, GMB!

@agapitoreyes7042

Escuchar estas melodías, recuerdos de las calidas tardes de mi niñez en el Puerto donde yo vivía, es como un suave viento a través de mi memoria. Saludos Amigo desde tu Máquina del tiempo.

@johnniejohnson7916

never heard of him until today. hope more will be posted of this capable Maestro.

@chaparrondiez

Exelente Orquesta y que llindas melodias

@MyTroubadour

Tout à fait le style orchestral de cette époque.

@jomon723

That's a record all right, Good memories 🎶🎶

@KingOFuh

Great MOR music. Malcolm in the middle of the road

@darrylwade3370

My mum had an LP by Malcolm Lockyer called " In a Classical Mood ". Has anyone got it on CD.

@warongratratanawarang3057

this orchestra back up for matt monro my favourite song memories of you

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