Sunday
Melissa Tallon Lyrics


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Sick and tired of wastin' the sun on a Sunday
I gotta new set of sails
And the breeze is blowin' back on the bay
I'll load the bags, fill the tank,
I'm running late for the lazy highway
God I'm so alive
Don't want to waste a day.
Jenny's got her big dream home in California
And Jackie's flat broke
And she's probably gonna stay that way
Tammy holds her pencil and notepad
And takes another order
Folks listen, but they can't hear what you say
I never knew my life would turn out so okay.

Had my share of heartbreak
Left me so broken inside
Had my times when I was lost and confused
But over there's the bay's clear waters
And her sparkling tide
So come join the ride
It's about time.

Sick and tired of listening
To the news on the radio
Traffic backed up gotta go the long way again
Sleepy planet turns and earns
A million colours from the sun
Folks listen, but they don't hear what you say

Sick and tired of wastin' the sun on a Sunday
I gotta new set of sails
And the breeze is blowin back on the bay
I'l load my bags, fill the tank,
I'm running late for the lazy highway
God I'm so alive don't wast to waste a day





I never thought that I could turn out so ... okay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Melissa Tallon's "Sunday" talk about the singer's desire to seize the day and live fully on a beautiful Sunday. She is tired of wasting the sunshine and wants to take advantage of the beautiful weather by hitting the bay with a new set of sails. The opening lines depict how she feels, "Sick and tired of wastin' the sun on a Sunday." She is embracing the freedom and joy of living life, reflecting on how it has turned out for her.


The lyrics also reference the other people in her life who are not as content. Jenny has a big dream home in California, and Tammy takes orders for a living, but the singer is content with what she has. While she has had heartbreak and confusing times in life, she has found solace in the clear waters of the bay. This song is a tribute to the singer living in the moment and finding happiness in the little things.


Overall, the song "Sunday" is an uplifting and hopeful message of living life to the fullest. The lyrics are introspective, and they offer advice for those who are feeling lost and frustrated. They support living in the moment and embracing what life has to offer, which is the central theme of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

Sick and tired of wastin' the sun on a Sunday
Tired of wasting the day off by not doing anything productive.


I gotta new set of sails
An expression of new hope and direction.


And the breeze is blowin' back on the bay
Things are starting to look up, a positive change is occurring.


I'll load the bags, fill the tank,
Getting ready for a spontaneous road trip.


I'm running late for the lazy highway
Trying to maximize time and not waste any more of the day.


God, I'm so alive. Don't want to waste a day.
An appreciation for life and a desire to make the most of it.


Jenny's got her big dream home in California
Acknowledging the success of others in achieving their dreams.


And Jackie's flat broke. And she's probably gonna stay that way
Recognizing the struggle and hardship of others.


Tammy holds her pencil and notepad. And takes another order
A description of a mundane and unfulfilling job.


Folks listen, but they can't hear what you say
A sense of isolation or disconnection from others.


I never knew my life would turn out so okay
Gratefulness for life and the current state of circumstances.


Had my share of heartbreak. Left me so broken inside
Acknowledging past struggles and emotional pain.


Had my times when I was lost and confused
Reflecting on past moments of uncertainty and confusion.


But over there's the bay's clear waters. And her sparkling tide
Finding solace and peace in the beauty of nature.


So come join the ride. It's about time
Inviting others to join in on the adventure and make the most of life.


Sick and tired of listening. To the news on the radio
Feeling overwhelmed or stressed by the constant negativity in the news.


Traffic backed up gotta go the long way again
Frustration at the inconvenience caused by traffic.


Sleepy planet turns and earns a million colours from the sun
Reflecting on the beauty of nature and the world we live in.


Folks listen, but they don't hear what you say
Feeling a lack of connection or understanding from others.


I never thought that I could turn out so ... okay
Surprised and grateful for how things have turned out in life.




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