Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me
Miley Cyrus Lyrics


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I can't light no more of your darkness
All my pictures seem to fade to black and white
I'm growing tired and time stands still before me
Frozen here on the ladder of my life

Too late to save myself from falling
I took a chance and changed your way of life
But you misread my meaning when I met you
Closed the door and left me blinded by the light

Don't let the sun go down on me
Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see
I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free
But losing everything is like the sun going down on me

I can't find
Oh, the right romantic line
But see me once and see the way I feel
Don't discard me
Just because you think I mean you harm
But these cuts I have
Oh, they need love
To help them heal

Oh, don't let the sun go down on me
Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see
I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free
But losing everything is like the sun going down on me

(Don't let the sun, the sun)
Don't let the sun go down on me
Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see
I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free
But losing everything is like the sun going down on me





Don't let the sun, the sun

Overall Meaning

In Miley Cyrus's cover of "Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me," the lyrics revolve around loss, self-reflection, and the complexities of relationships. Elton John (who originally sang this song) and his co-writer Bernie Taupin wrote the lyrics, which are known for their raw emotional power. The song's opening lyrics ("I can't light no more of your darkness / All my pictures seem to fade to black and white") set the stage for a narrative about feeling stagnant, as if everything is turning to gray. The singer feels like they're frozen in time ("time stands still before me") and is growing tired and weary of their current situation.


The lyrics continue to explore the singer's struggles with relationships. They took a chance in changing someone else's life, but that person ended up misinterpreting their intentions ("Closed the door and left me blinded by the light"). All the while, the singer is introspecting and searching within themselves ("Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see"). But the prospect of losing everything is too much to bear, and the idea of the sun going down on them (i.e. everything fading to darkness) is a metaphor for their fear of losing everything.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't light no more of your darkness
I can't bear the burden of your pain and struggles anymore


All my pictures seem to fade to black and white
My life has lost its vibrancy and joy since I've been with you


I'm growing tired and time stands still before me
I am exhausted and life seems stagnant and unchanging


Frozen here on the ladder of my life
I am stuck, unable to move forward on my journey


Too late to save myself from falling
It's too late for me to avoid the inevitable consequences of my actions


I took a chance and changed your way of life
I risked everything to help you and make a positive impact on your life


But you misread my meaning when I met you
You misunderstood my intentions and misinterpreted my actions when we first met


Closed the door and left me blinded by the light
You abandoned me and I was left alone and confused


Don't let the sun go down on me
Please don't leave me in the dark, alone and abandoned


Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see
Despite my attempts to focus on myself, I am still consumed by thoughts of others


I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free
I only want a small part of your life to be free, independent and happy


But losing everything is like the sun going down on me
Losing all that I hold dear is like my world being plunged into darkness and despair


I can't find Oh, the right romantic line
I am struggling to find the words to express my love and affection


But see me once and see the way I feel
If you could see me and understand my emotions, you would know how deeply I care for you


Don't discard me
Please don't reject me or push me away


Just because you think I mean you harm
You misunderstand my intentions and assume the worst of me


But these cuts I have
I am emotionally scarred and wounded


Oh, they need love
I need love, care and attention to help me heal




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bernie Taupin, Elton John

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