Tangerine
Miley Cyrus & Big Sean Lyrics

Sun Gods crest upon his hazard shield
The sun is shining brightly, like a godly figure, which is blinding and overwhelming

Shows you what you know, ain't what you feel
Perception can be misleading, and what you think you know may not always be in tune with how you feel

Shooting beam, blinding me
The sun's rays are intense and overpowering, causing a sense of blindness

The sun is a giant spaceship tangerine
The sun is compared to a spaceship-like object that emits rays and brings warmth to the earth

It shoots out rays of hopeful golden morphine
The sun's rays are compared to a form of medication, that brings warmth and happiness to those who embrace it

Tangerine
A repetition from earlier in the song about the sun's warm and comforting qualities

Shooting beam
A repetition from earlier in the song about the intensity of the sun's rays

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
A repetition indicating a sense of awe and wonderment

As I stand before this holy sphere
The sun is referred to as a holy sphere, elevating its significance

It's singing me a song, I don't want to hear
The sun is metaphorically singing a song, but it's not the one the artist wants to hear, perhaps indicating a sense of disillusionment

All I see is warm champagne
The singer is surrounded by luxury, but it's not enough to distract from their internal struggles

Confetti on the floor from last night still laying
The remnants of a party from the night before remain, but the artist is no longer engaged with it

The same playlist on my phone still playing
The singer is stuck in a rut, listening to the same music and feeling stagnant

As my eyes strain, jealous of the sun, wishing I could do the same
The singer feels jealous of the sun's ability to shine and bring joy, wishing they could do the same

Man, but how I'm supposed rise though? When shit just hold me down
The singer is facing obstacles that feel impossible to overcome, making it difficult to move forward

How I'm supposed to shine man, through all the smoke and clouds?
The artist is grappling with how to stay positive and hopeful when the future seems unclear and clouded

I'm on a trip, no luggage, no ticket
The artist is on a journey without any physical baggage, but their emotional baggage is weighing them down

I'm looking in the mirror and I'm the only thing missing
The singer is searching for themselves and feels incomplete

I been tryna find myself, I feel so long distance
The process of self-discovery feels like a far-off goal, and the singer is struggling to achieve it

Made a promise to myself, I wouldn't just be a statistic
The artist is determined to break out of the mold and not become just another common statistic

No, no, I'm the one of the one on one's
The artist is unique and one of a kind, and they're proud of that fact

Twenty some but my soul a hundred some
The artist may be young in age, but they feel wise beyond their years

My mind's racing, it's racing
The singer's thoughts are moving quickly and it's overwhelming

And honestly I can't remember what it's running from
The artist's racing thoughts are confusing and don't have a clear origin

I just hope that I come in one
The singer hopes to find clarity and focus amidst the chaos

Seems like everyone I know is getting married
The singer is noticing a pattern of others moving forward in their lives while they feel stuck

Everyone else getting buried
There's a sense of being left behind or overlooked, while others move onto new chapters in their lives

Life should come with a sign saying "Results may vary"
The unpredictability of life is acknowledged, and that everyone experiences struggles and successes differently

I take my place along the memory
The artist is reflecting on their past and where they fit into it

The sun's so high, it's rising in the heat
The sun continues to rise, even as the singer feels stuck and unable to progress

Try to fight the sunrise but it comes for you
The inevitability of change and progress is acknowledged, and even if one tries to resist it, it's still going to happen

Love is brighter than the fiery violent truth
Despite the difficulties and struggles, love is still a beacon of hope and light that shines through