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When The Sun Goes Down
Marty Stuart Lyrics
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Sunshine seems to keep you off my mind
But as evening shadows fall around me
Well it won't be long before I cross the line
When the sun goes down, well I go crazy
I feel like a stranger in this town
That lonesome feeling overtakes me
When the sun goes down
Each day I ask the same old questions
What did I do the night before
My friends give me the same old answers
And I promise I won't do that anymore
When the sun goes down, well I go crazy
I feel like a stranger in this town
That lonesome feeling overtakes me
Heartaches come around
When the sun goes down
Ah those heartaches come around
When the sun goes down
Marty Stuart's song "When the Sun Goes Down" is a poignant country ballad that captures the feeling of loneliness and heartache that can surface when the day is done and the sun sets. The singer in the song is honest with himself when he admits that he can keep his mind off of his troubles during the day when he is surrounded by sunshine, but as soon as the evening shadows fall, the weight of his problems becomes too much to bear.
The singer is struggling to overcome a pattern of behavior that leaves him with unanswered questions about the night before and a feeling of guilt about the poor decisions he's made. He seeks comfort in the company of his friends, but they are unable to alleviate the heartache he feels, which becomes acutely pronounced as the sun sets.
The final verse emphasizes that this cycle of heartache and regret continues as long as the sun goes down. The singer is trapped in a cycle that seems unbreakable, and he seems resigned to his fate. The song is an evocative portrayal of the human condition and a reminder that even in the harsh light of day, we may carry our struggles with us deep into the night.
Line by Line Meaning
I do all right in the daylight
I can manage my emotions during the daytime
Sunshine seems to keep you off my mind
When it's bright outside, I can distract myself from thoughts of you
But as evening shadows fall around me
Once the sun begins to set and darkness falls, my mood changes
Well it won't be long before I cross the line
I know I'll make a mistake or do something I'll regret soon
Each day I ask the same old questions
I constantly wonder what I did the night before
What did I do the night before
I have a hard time remembering my actions after dark
My friends give me the same old answers
My friends tell me I behaved badly when I was drunk or upset
And I promise I won't do that anymore
I vow to change my behavior, but I can't seem to keep that promise
When the sun goes down, well I go crazy
When nighttime arrives, my emotions spiral out of control
I feel like a stranger in this town
I don't recognize myself or my surroundings at night
That lonesome feeling overtakes me
I feel incredibly lonely when it's dark outside
Heartaches come around
I experience pain and sadness in my heart
Ah those heartaches come around
I can't escape the emotional turmoil I feel at night
When the sun goes down
The onset of nighttime triggers all of these difficult emotions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK COLLIE, MARTY STUART
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