Sunset
Modern Guns Lyrics
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I can't build anything for my self
Everything that you've said has lost and disappeared
Cause you still bring me to nothing
Why you do this to me?
You said, you were different but you're still the same and you'll never change
And every moment that we had
Why'd you fucking leave me when i was down
Hard to think every single night
Hard to breathe every single day
But now i should forget everything and keep moving on
The sunrise, the sunset, always be my friend
To forget you forever
The sunrise, the sunset, always be my friend
To forget you forever
I've been awake for weeks, and all i've got is nothing
And i'll follow the sun to guide me back to where i came from
The sunrise, the sunset, always be my friend
To forget you forever
The sunrise, the sunset, always be my friend
To forget you forever
"Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose. ― Lyndon B. Johnson"
The lyrics of Modern Gun's song Sunset are a stunning portrayal of the pain, heartbreak, and emotional turmoil that someone goes through when they experience a difficult breakup. The song is a firsthand account of the singer's struggle with the emotional upheaval that follows a painful separation. The song conveys a sense of hopelessness and despair, with the opening lines saying, "I find no purpose in my life, I can't build anything for myself."
The singer goes on to describe how everything they had shared with their partner has disappeared, and now they feel like they're left with nothing. They question their partner's motives, lamenting that they said they were different but never changed. The singer also questions why their partner left them when they were down, making their pain even more brutal. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of emotional and psychological pain, with lines such as "Hard to think every single night, hard to breathe every single day."
Despite the heartache, the lyrics focus on the idea of moving on; the sun is used as a metaphor for hope, and it gives the singer a reason to continue on. The closing lines, "The sunrise, the sunset, always be my friend, to forget you forever" drives home the idea that letting go of a painful past is the only way to find peace.
Line by Line Meaning
I find no purpose in my life
I am lost and aimless, unsure of what direction to take in my existence
I can't build anything for my self
I am unable to create or construct anything meaningful or fulfilling in my life
Everything that you've said has lost and disappeared
I have forgotten or disregarded all the words and advice you gave me throughout our time together
Cause you still bring me to nothing
Being around you continues to leave me feeling worthless and empty inside
Why you do this to me?
I don't understand why you have hurt me in this way
You said, you were different but you're still the same and you'll never change
You once claimed to be unique, but now I see that you are just like everyone else and unable or unwilling to alter yourself
And every moment that we had
Is a wasted memory
All the time we spent together feels wasted now and serves as nothing but a reminder of what we once had
Why'd you fucking leave me when i was down
You abandoned me when I was at my lowest point and needed you the most
Hard to think every single night
Hard to breathe every single day
I struggle to clear my thoughts each night and find even basic respiration a challenge every day
But now i should forget everything and keep moving on
I realize that it is time to release my past with you and move forward with my life
The sunrise, the sunset, always be my friend
To forget you forever
The sunrise, the sunset, always be my friend
To forget you forever
The natural beauty and cycle of the sun will help me forget you and start anew
I've been awake for weeks, and all i've got is nothing
And i'll follow the sun to guide me back to where i came from
I have spent countless sleepless nights feeling empty and now I will trust in the sun to lead me back to my true self
"Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose. ― Lyndon B. Johnson"
This quote reminds me that dwelling on the past is pointless, and instead, I should focus on shaping the future to the best of my ability
Contributed by Bailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.