Sunday Warning
Matchbook Romance / Motion City Soundtrack Lyrics
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Struck from the bed
Head first, the arrow
Contact that carried further distance
Where were you when you were here
Some memories often not quite remembered
Some memories remain stains
Train track star love of golf club hunting
X marks the reason
Sometimes the colors of my words
Upset the colors in your head
Every Sunday warning
Come back casa blanco
Winter was our killer
Everywhere
So long and lovely
Head for the comfort of your comfort
I don't believe I still believe you
Held for the last time
Held long lasting
Until whether we were at all
Every Sunday morning
There's an early warning
To the way we are
Used to talk for hours
In the arctic showers
Of a driving rain
Almost lost control
Of medicative holds
On one winter wonder year
We could cut our eyes
But through all the changes
It's the end that made us
Made us what we are
The lyrics in Sunday Warning by Matchbook Romance/Motion City Soundtrack portray a sense of reminiscing and grappling with the past. The first verse describes a Sunday morning where the singer wakes up feeling weak and drained, as if they had been struck down by an arrow. This imagery sets the mood for the rest of the song, which reflects on a past relationship and the memories associated with it. The line "Some memories often not quite remembered, some memories remain stains" suggests that the relationship was tumultuous and possibly painful.
The second verse mentions a "train track star love of golf club hunting," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for an unpredictable and erratic love affair. The repeated line "X marks the reason" reinforces the idea that something went wrong in the relationship, but the singer is unable to pinpoint the exact cause. The chorus repeats the phrase "every Sunday warning," indicating that these nostalgic feelings are a regular occurrence for the singer. The bridge alludes to the depth of the relationship, with references to talking for hours and weathering storms together. However, the final line "It's the end that made us, made us what we are" suggests that the relationship ultimately ended and had a significant impact on the singer's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Another Sunday for a weak end
It's another Sunday, but it's not a strong end.
Struck from the bed
Suddenly awoken from sleep.
Head first, the arrow
Like taking an arrow head first, going all in.
Contact that carried further distance
Communication that went further than expected.
Where were you when you were here
When you were physically present, where was your mind?
Some memories often not quite remembered
Memories that aren't fully clear or accurate.
Some memories remain stains
Certain memories are negative and remain present.
Train track star love of golf club hunting
Liking trains and golf club hunting doesn't add up.
X marks the reason
The reason is marked with an X, it's pinpointed.
X marks the reason
The reason is marked with an X, it's pinpointed.
Sometimes the colors of my words
The way I speak may be misunderstood by others.
Upset the colors in your head
It causes confusion or chaos in your thoughts.
Every Sunday warning
Every Sunday is a signal of what's to come.
Come back casa blanco
Return home without any troubles or issues.
Winter was our killer
Winter caused our downfall.
Everywhere
In every aspect or place.
So long and lovely
It was nice while it lasted.
Head for the comfort of your comfort
Go towards the things that make you feel comfortable.
I don't believe I still believe you
I have doubts but I still have faith in you.
Held for the last time
Embraced for the final time.
Held long lasting
The embrace had a long-lasting effect.
Until whether we were at all
Until it was uncertain if we even existed anymore.
Every Sunday morning
Every Sunday brings new beginnings.
There's an early warning
A warning signal that something is coming.
To the way we are
To the way we currently exist.
Used to talk for hours
We used to have lengthy conversations.
In the arctic showers
In the icy showers.
Of a driving rain
During a stormy downpour.
Almost lost control
Almost lost all sense of control.
Of medicative holds
Of therapeutic restraints.
On one winter wonder year
During a memorable winter season.
We could cut our eyes
We could glance at each other from the corner of our eyes.
But through all the changes
Despite all the changes that have occurred.
It's the end that made us
Our ending shaped who we are today.
Made us what we are
Our experiences and endings define who we are currently.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JESSE MACK JOHNSON, JOSHUA ALLEN CAIN, JUSTIN PIERRE COURTNEY, MATTHEW SCOTT TAYLOR, TONY RICHARD THAXTON
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