The three supported the likes of Au Revoir Simone, Bastille, Elvis Costello, Gabrielle Aplin and Lewis Watson in the months following this and Meadowlark's debut EP 'Three Six Five' was released in May 2014. After embarking on a UK tour in support of the EP, Jones departed, with McGill and Broadley making the decision to continue on as a duo.
On the 16th of March 2015 the single from second EP 'Dual' was added to the BBC Radio 1 playlist thanks to BBC Introducing and with the help of popular radio DJ and TV Personality Dermot O'Leary, they also reached #1 on the Hype Machine charts. Their second EP, 'Dual', was released on 30th March 2015.
Sunlight
Meadowlark Lyrics
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The words you're gonna say
Just let 'em out
Could fight until we let go tonight
Shade, the middle of the day
The middle of the day
I hear you out
I've never felt so hollow
But if you're only going one night
I'll let you in before the sunlight
And if you're only going one night
I'll let you in before the sunlight, sunlight
Stay, body in the way
Together as we lay
We let it out
Brave the love we borrow tonight, oh
May we dazzle in the rays
The sun, a little rain
And we pour it out
Rain until we let go
Cause if you're only going one night
I'll let you in before the sunlight
And if you're only going one night
I'll let you in before the sunlight
And all we ever do is count lies
And we sink low to feel a real high
But if you're only going one night, one night
Oh sunlight, sunlight
Sunlight, sunlight
This will only get harder if we slow down
This will only get harder
This will only get harder if we slow down
This will only get harder
If we slow down
Cause if you're only going one night
I'll let you in before the sunlight
And if you're only going one night, one night
Oh sunlight, sunlight
And all we ever do is count lies
And we sink low to feel a real high
But if you're only going one night, one night
Oh sunlight, sunlight
Sunlight, sunlight
The song “Sunlight” by Meadowlark is a romantic ballad that talks about being yourself and letting go of inhibitions in relationships. The lyrics suggest that if you truly love someone, you should be open and vulnerable with them, sharing all the good and bad things that come with being in a relationship. The song is written in a conversational style, as if one partner is encouraging the other to express themselves freely.
The lines “Say the words you're gonna say, Let 'em out, Could fight until we let go tonight” showcase the freedom that relationships should have, where both partners should be able to express themselves without fear of judgment. The lyrics “I'll let you in before the sunlight” shows that the singer is willing to open up emotionally and physically to their partner, even before the sun rises.
The line “This will only get harder if we slow down” suggests that the singer wants to move forward in the relationship and doesn't want to stall or pause things. They want the relationship to be open and honest so that it can flourish.
In summary, “Sunlight” is a song about letting go of inhibitions and being open and honest in a relationship. It suggests that true love involves vulnerability and being yourself with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
Say the words you're gonna say
Express your thoughts and feelings without holding back.
Just let 'em out
Free yourself from the weight of keeping things within.
Could fight until we let go tonight
We can argue until we reach an amicable agreement tonight.
Shade, the middle of the day
There is an obstacle in our way during the day.
I hear you out
I'm listening to you patiently and attentively.
I've never felt so hollow
I've never felt so empty and purposeless before.
But if you're only going one night
If you're only staying with me for one night.
I'll let you in before the sunlight
I'll allow you into my life before dawn arrives.
Stay, body in the way
Stay with me and don't leave just yet.
Together as we lay
As we lie down together.
We let it out
We release the pent-up emotions within us.
Brave the love we borrow tonight, oh
Let's take a chance with the love that we share tonight.
May we dazzle in the rays
May we shine brightly in the sunlight.
The sun, a little rain
The weather is sunny with a little rain.
And we pour it out
We express our feelings freely.
Rain until we let go
Keep going until we let go of our emotions completely.
And all we ever do is count lies
All we do is deceive ourselves with falsehoods.
And we sink low to feel a real high
We engage in self-destructive behavior to feel alive.
This will only get harder if we slow down
It will only become more challenging if we pause or hesitate.
If we slow down
If we take our time or become lethargic.
Oh sunlight, sunlight
Oh, the natural light we experience during the day.
Sunlight, sunlight
The warmth and illumination provided by the sun.
Writer(s): kate mcgill
Contributed by Sadie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.