I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
Nik Kershaw瑳 Lyrics
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Then to our favorite hobby, searching for an enemy
Here in our paper houses
Stretching for miles and miles
Old men in stripy trousers rule the world with plastic smiles
Good or bad, like it or not
It's the only one we've got
I won't let the sun go down on me
I won't let the sun go down
I won't let the sun go down on me
I won't let the sun go down
Mother nature isn't in it
three hundred million years
Goodbye in just a minute,
gone forever, no more tears
Pinball man, power glutton, vacuum inside his head
Forefinger on the button, is he blue or is he red
Break your silence if you would
Before the sun goes down for good
I won't let the sun go down on me
I won't let the sun go down
I won't let the sun go down on me
I won't let the sun go down
I won't let the sun go down on me
I won't let the sun go down
I won't let the sun go down on me
I won't let the sun go down
I won't let the sun go down on me
I won't let the sun go down
In the song "I Won't Let the Sun Go Down on Me," Nik Kershaw expresses his concerns about the state of the world and the power-hungry individuals who are leading it. The opening lines describe a scene of relaxation with the lines "Forty winks in the lobby, make mine a G&T, then to our favorite hobby, searching for an enemy." However, this seemingly carefree moment is quickly juxtaposed with the lyrics "Here in our paper houses, stretching for miles and miles, old men in stripy trousers rule the world with plastic smiles," indicating that the world is not as idyllic as it may seem.
As the song progresses, Kershaw continues to voice his concerns about the state of the world, with lyrics such as "Mother nature isn't in it, three hundred million years, goodbye in just a minute, gone forever, no more tears," highlighting the fragility of the planet and our role in damaging it. The reference to "Pinball man, power glutton, vacuum inside his head, forefinger on the button, is he blue or is he red" appears to be a comment on the political leaders and their reckless behavior that could lead to catastrophic consequences.
Ultimately, the chorus serves as a defiant statement that no matter what happens, Kershaw will not let the world fall into darkness. He repeats the lines "I won't let the sun go down on me, I won't let the sun go down" as a promise to fight against the negativity and the forces that threaten to destroy the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Forty winks in the lobby, make mine a G&T
Taking a nap in the lobby and ordering a gin and tonic
Then to our favorite hobby, searching for an enemy
Engaging in the pleasurable activity of seeking out an adversary
Here in our paper houses
Living in structures that are flimsy and vulnerable
Stretching for miles and miles
Extending over vast distances
Old men in stripy trousers rule the world with plastic smiles
Elderly individuals wearing striped pants govern with insincere grins
Good or bad, like it or not
Whether positive or negative, regardless of personal preference
It's the only one we've got
It is the singular planet we inhabit
Mother nature isn't in it
Natural forces are not present or involved
Three hundred million years
The span of time covering three hundred million years
Goodbye in just a minute, gone forever, no more tears
A swift farewell, permanent departure, no need to mourn anymore
Pinball man, power glutton, vacuum inside his head
Individual fixated on acquiring influence, lacking intellectual depth
Forefinger on the button, is he blue or is he red
Depicting a political leader who holds the power to make critical decisions
Break your silence if you would
Speak out and share your thoughts if possible
Before the sun goes down for good
Prior to the point where there is no hope for recovery
I won't let the sun go down on me
I will not allow circumstances to defeat me
I won't let the sun go down
I refuse to succumb to despair
I won't let the sun go down on me
I will persist in the face of adversity
I won't let the sun go down
I will remain steadfast and resolute
I won't let the sun go down on me
I will not be defeated or overcome by my circumstances
I won't let the sun go down
I will stay strong and persevere through difficulties
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@hunga224
Forty winks in the lobby, make mine a G&T
Then to our favorite hobby, searching for an enemy
Here in our paper houses, stretching for miles and miles
Old men in stripy trousers rule the world with plastic smiles
Good or bad, like it or not
It's the only one we've got
I won't let the sun go down on me
I won't let the sun go down
I won't let the sun go down on me
I won't let the sun go down
Mother nature isn't in it, three hundred million years
Goodbye in just a minute, gone forever, no more tears
Pinball man, power glutton, vacuum inside his head
Forefinger on the button, is he blue or is he red
Break your silence if you would
Before the sun goes down for good
@josielpontocom
Justin Bieber gets millions of views for the shit he cranks out and this has less than a million. People don't know good music.
@cannabliss6908
Why would you care what other people like? Though i agree Bieber isn't really good music, you sir, just sound salty and jealous. Let people think Kanye West is a nice person, or grandparents play pokemon go for all i care. Opinions are just opinions
@peperes2
most people are shit, so they seek out shit to like
@Schmidtelpunkt
In what way was this song different compared to its time than Bieber is today? At that time songwriting still mattered, today it is much more about production. But in both cases its music tailored to fit a fashion and in both cases it sold like sliced bread. There never was a time when people knew good music, just a time when the output was less optimized to fit what people thought they wanted.
@elaindodds3341
STOP SWEARING! SHUT IT!!!!!
@elaindodds3341
Josiel de Assis NOW!!!
@mayakadan5629
My musician dad and I listened to this song and a few other songs by him today and we came to the conclusion that Nik Kirshaw is a musical genius
@darkmatterisgreyrattlether7348
"The Riddle", is their best hit song for me
@Azzaw1980
And you both are genius for coming to this conclusion too :)
@theman2017inc
If he’s a genius then he’s a underrated one!!!