Mixtapes are an American pop-punk/rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio. The band… Read Full Bio ↴Mixtapes are an American pop-punk/rock band from Cincinnati, Ohio. The band's current line-up consists of drummer Boone Haley, bassist Michael Remley and vocalists/guitarists/songwriters Maura Weaver and Ryan Rockwell. Weaver and Rockwell met and formed the band in 2010 after the two worked at a music club. Their first release was a 2010 demo, A Short Collection of Short Songs; which was later released as a seven-inch. 2010 also saw the band release an album, Maps, an EP entitled Thought About Growing Up, a split seven-inch with Direct Hit! and an acoustic EP. Maps was re-released in 2011 via Animal Style Records under the name Maps and Companions. As the title suggested, the album featured the 10 tracks from Maps and 5 tracks from a new EP, Companions. 2011 would also see the band release an EP, Hope is for People.

In 2012, the band released their second studio album, Even on the Worst Nights, via No Sleep Records. They would also release two EPs - Somewhere in Trinsic and How to Throw a Successful Party - as well as a split seven-inch with Broadway Calls entitled Vision Quest. The band released their third album, Ordinary Silence, in 2013.

Sunrise
Mixtapes Lyrics

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When did my friends start doin cocaine?
and complainin i'm not complainin
I'm feeling better but I can't explain
why it's fading, but it's fadin

through sunsets and sunrise can you see in my eyes?
the sunset and sunrise yeah yeah yeah yeah

I just figured out the reason
But i won't ever say a word
and the sidewalks leading me today
so i guess i'm gonna be ok

through sunrise and sunsets we piss under bridges
i appreciate all the small things I'm fine
when we're walkin and talkin through playgrounds and downtown

I'm laughing and smiling at least most of the time
through sunsets and sunrise

Overall Meaning

The song Sunrise by Mixtapes is a deeply introspective and reflective piece about the singer's personal experiences as they navigate the complexities of life. The opening lines of the song immediately set a somber tone as the singer asks when their friends began doing cocaine. However, they quickly clarify that they are not complaining about this development. They then go on to express a sense of unease and confusion about their own emotional state, stating that they are feeling better but cannot explain why their emotional state is fading.

Throughout the song, the singer references both sunsets and sunrises as a way of visually representing the passage of time and the changes that occur over the course of a day. These natural phenomena are also used as a metaphor for the emotional and psychological changes that the singer is experiencing. The chorus of the song repeats the lines "through sunsets and sunrise can you see in my eyes?" and "the sunset and sunrise yeah yeah yeah yeah" which serves to emphasize this connection between the natural world and the singer's inner life.

The song also touches on themes of secrecy, personal growth, and finding happiness in the small things in life. The singer alludes to having figured out the reason for their emotional state but chooses not to articulate it. They also mention walking and talking with friends through both playgrounds and downtown areas, highlighting the importance of finding joy in everyday experiences.

Overall, Sunrise is a powerful song with poignant lyrics that explore the struggles and triumphs of navigating life's ups and downs.

Line by Line Meaning

When did my friends start doin cocaine?
I am curious about the point in time when my friends began consuming cocaine.

and complainin i'm not complainin
Even though my friends complain that I don't join them, I am not upset about it.

I'm feeling better but I can't explain
Even though I feel better, I am not able to articulate why.

why it's fading, but it's fadin
I am unsure why my good feelings are disappearing.

through sunsets and sunrise can you see in my eyes?
Can you tell from my eyes that I have experienced both the end and beginning of the day?

the sunset and sunrise yeah yeah yeah yeah
I have witnessed both the beauty of the sunset and the hope of a new day at sunrise.

I just figured out the reason
I have finally understood the explanation behind my emotions.

But i won't ever say a word
I choose not to disclose my newfound understanding to anyone.

and the sidewalks leading me today
I am following the path, wherever it may lead me.

so i guess i'm gonna be okay
Considering my current state, I believe that things will turn out fine.

through sunrise and sunsets we piss under bridges
We have chosen to repeatedly defecate in public under bridges both at the start and end of each day.

i appreciate all the small things I'm fine
I am content with my life and take pleasure in the little things.

when we're walkin and talkin through playgrounds and downtown
As we stroll through both the play area and central city region, we engage in conversation.

I'm laughing and smiling at least most of the time
For the most part, I am happy and amused.

through sunsets and sunrise
Throughout the beginning and end of each day.

Writer(s): Keely Hawkes, Chesney Hawkes, 桜井和寿, 石井竜也, Johnnymosegaard Pedersen, Michael Jay, Yoshikuni Dohchin

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