Waterloo Sunset
Mig Lyrics


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Dirty old river, must you keep rolling
Flowing into the night
People so busy, makes me feel dizzy
Taxi light shines so bright

Terry meets Julie, Waterloo station
Every Friday night
But I am so lazy, don't want to wander
I stay at home at night

But I don't need no friends
As long as I gaze on Waterloo sunset
I am in paradise
As long as I gaze on Waterloo sunset
I am in paradise

Every day I look at the world from my window
But chilly, chilly is the evening time
And Waterloo sunset's fine

Millions of people
Swarming like flies 'round Waterloo underground
But Terry and Julie cross over the river
Where they feel safe and sound

And the don't feel afraid
As long as they gaze on Waterloo sunset
They are in paradise
As long as they gaze on Waterloo sunset
There are in paradise

Every day I look at the world from my window
But chilly, chilly is the evening time
And Waterloo sunset's fine, fine, fine, fine, fine

But I don't need no friends and I won't feel afraid
As long as I gaze on Waterloo sunset
I am in paradise
As long as I gaze on Waterloo sunset
I am in paradise

As long as I gaze on Waterloo sunset




Come, as long as I gaze on Waterloo sunset
I am fine, fine, fine, fine

Overall Meaning

The song Waterloo Sunset by Mig Ayesa is a cover of the original song by The Kinks. The lyrics of this song capture a snapshot of life in London along the River Thames. The singer observes the river that flows into the night and the busy people rushing about their lives. The image of the bright taxi light that shines amidst the chaos is mesmerizing.


The song introduces us to a couple named Terry and Julie, who meet every Friday night at Waterloo station. Even though the singer could go out and wander, he chooses to stay at home and watch the world from his window. He doesn't need friends as long as he gazes upon Waterloo sunset, which makes him feel like he's in paradise. The lyrics describe the safety and sense of serenity that Terry and Julie feel when they cross the river and gaze upon the Waterloo sunset. They are also in paradise just like the singer. The song repeats the chorus several times, emphasising the significance of the scene for the characters in this story.


Line by Line Meaning

Dirty old river, must you keep rolling
The river is dirty and old but constantly flowing


Flowing into the night
The river continues to flow even at night


People so busy, makes me feel dizzy
The busy people around the city make the singer feel overwhelmed


Taxi light shines so bright
The taxis' bright lights add to the dazzle of the city


Terry meets Julie, Waterloo station
Terry and Julie meet at Waterloo station every Friday night


Every Friday night
Terry and Julie have a regular date night


But I am so lazy, don't want to wander
The singer admits to being lazy and prefers to stay home


I stay at home at night
The singer does not go out at night


But I don't need no friends
The singer doesn't need friends to feel happy


As long as I gaze on Waterloo sunset
The sunset at Waterloo makes the singer feel happy


I am in paradise
The happiness felt is compared to paradise


Every day I look at the world from my window
The singer spends a lot of time looking out the window


But chilly, chilly is the evening time
The evening is cold


And Waterloo sunset's fine
The Waterloo sunset is beautiful


Millions of people
There are millions of people in the city


Swarming like flies 'round Waterloo underground
The people are rushing around like busy bees in the underground station


But Terry and Julie cross over the river
Terry and Julie escape the busy city to cross the river


Where they feel safe and sound
On the other side of the river, Terry and Julie feel comfortable


And they don't feel afraid
Terry and Julie are not frightened


Come, as long as I gaze on Waterloo sunset
The singer invites the listener to join in the happiness of the sunset


I am fine, fine, fine, fine
The happiness is emphasized




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RAYMOND DOUGLAS DAVIES

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