SUNSET
Nitin Sawhney Lyrics


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হঠাৎ যদি আমি থেমে যেতাম
শেষ বিকেলের মতো অস্ত যেতাম
অসীম রাতের শেষে শয়নে
সূর্যের সাথে আমি ঘুমিয়ে যেতাম
সূর্যের সাথে আমি ঘুমিয়ে যেতাম

Keep moving
Keep changing
Keep flowing in the sun
Oceans rise
Rivers rise
People rise in the sun

If I were never to leave you
If I were always alone
If I were never to see you
If I could set the sun
If I could set the sun

Tears falling
Rain falling
Leaves are falling with the sun
Lives drifting
Seas drifting
Worlds drifting with the sun

If I were never to leave you
If I were always alone
If I were never to see you
If I could set with the sun
If I could set with the sun

হঠাৎ যদি আমি থেমে যেতাম
শেষ বিকেলের মতো অস্ত যেতাম
অসীম রাতের শেষে শয়নে
সূর্যের সাথে আমি ঘুমিয়ে যেতাম
সূর্যের সাথে আমি ঘুমিয়ে যেতাম

If I were never to leave you
If I were always alone
If I were never to see you
If I could set with the sunset
Set, set, set

Never leave (if I)
Always alone (if I)

Oceans rise
River rise
People rise
With the sun
Oceans rise
River rise
People rise
With the sun

হঠাৎ যদি আমি থেমে যেতাম
শেষ বিকেলের মতো অস্ত যেতাম




অসীম রাতের শেষে শয়নে
সূর্যের সাথে আমি ঘুমিয়ে যেতাম

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nitin Sawhney's "Sunset" featuring Nicki Wells and Ashwin Srinivasan speak of the serenity of a setting sun and a person's desire to live in harmony with nature. The first verse describes a desire to peacefully go to sleep at the end of an infinite night with the sun. The second verse talks about the changes that come with nature while also reminding that people will rise with the sun, metaphorically representing the hope that life has to offer.


The chorus repeats the desire to stay with the setting sun, and the verses and chorus are supported by a soothing melody of wind instruments and electronic beats. The last section of the song highlights the repetition of the verses, emphasizing the longing to stay in harmony with the sun and the natural world.


Overall, the lyrics articulate a peaceful and calming experience of the sunset and urge listeners to find serenity in nature.


Line by Line Meaning

Keep moving
Always keep progressing forward


Keep changing
Don't be afraid to adapt and evolve


Keep flowing in the sun
Remain in harmony with nature and keep moving forward


Oceans rise
The power and beauty of nature is constantly changing


Rivers rise
Life is constantly moving and changing, like a river flowing towards the sea


People rise in the sun
We are all part of this beautiful world, and we rise and fall with it


If I were never to leave you
Imagine if I never had to say goodbye to you


If I were always alone
What if I were destined to be alone forever?


If I were never to see you
What if I could never see your face again?


If I could set the sun
If I had the power to control the world, what would I do?


Tears falling
Life can bring tears, sorrow and heartbreak


Rain falling
Just like rain falls from the sky, sometimes life can be unpredictable


Leaves are falling with the sun
As the sun sets, the cycle of life and death continues


Lives drifting
Our lives often feel adrift and directionless


Seas drifting
The natural world is always in motion, drifting and changing


Worlds drifting with the sun
The beauty and mystery of the universe is constantly shifting before our eyes


If I could set with the sun
What if my destiny was linked with the setting sun?


Never leave (if I)
What if I could never part ways with you?


Always alone (if I)
What if I was fated to live a solitary existence?


Oceans rise
Whether we like it or not, the world around us is constantly changing


River rise
Life is like a never-ending river, always in motion and constantly changing


People rise
We are all part of this wonderful planet, and we must rise to meet the challenges it presents


With the sun
Our lives are inextricably linked with the natural world and the cycle of the sun


Set, set, set
The sun sets on another day, but tomorrow is always a new beginning




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Nitin Sawhney

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Keturah Wasler

going so deep within
Farther into the depth of thunderous silence
motionless space travelling from molecule to molecule takes a lifetime
And that's is what I am
molecules persuaded to action
through the experience of life
Ever do that?
Can be scary
Can be catching...riding trains of thought that have cars with snakes
Cars with a cage and in that cage is a 6 legged being with arms too many to count and 4 faces
Perched on a Giant Cobra poised to strike
With a vulture nested in the corner.
Standing guard is a shadow
that doesn't stick to the soul.
Cars so empty that the there is no light shining on an exit door.
The circus comes to town
Beware the fair
By the pricking of my thumb
something uproarious from me comes...
Oh the fear of SELF locked in a dark room
in the corner of a box within the box car
Not far from safe secure compartment
is the Me.
LMBO
Have you really made friends with your Monsters?
LMBO
There are also cars with comfortable sofas and entertainments
fortune tellers and mimes
Cars free for dancing dancers
where singers finely chime
A heavenly chorus of barking dogs directed by a bear
All for wild laughter of a child
who can not be scared
Cars that feel like it feels here now
Cars with Kings who scrape and bow
Which car holds Heaven
Which car holds Hell?
Go back through the ride my Dear
Then only can You tell
~Me



All comments from YouTube:

MrPeterpc2

never get tired of this song its been around for many years and still sounds fresh

Antariksh Pasricha

This song keeps playing in my head, what a masterpiece 😍

Bijal Patel

this is such a brilliant song - never gets old :)

TheyCallHimShaddow

I recommend the double compilation album URBAN CHILL, (2000/01). That is where I first heard this and many other great tunes from the likes of Sia, Lewis Taylor, Me One, Terry Callier and Jazzyfastness plus many more. A lot of which I had never ever heard of before. It's a genius of an album! 👍🏽👍🏽

Andrea Mandal

The vocalist's name is Eska. The background vocals are not by Nitin Sawhney, but by Jayanta Bose, who sings in Bengali on a number of his tracks.

Micro My Blood

Thanks for the info. Simply invaluable. Have a nice day!

Amazin99

Interesting to know my Fri end says a lot of singers just mime lol

Andrea Mandal

@Amazin99 Someone's gotta be singing

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Deck tronik

Must confess only knew of this from London Elektricity's DnB remix and had never checked out this original version at the time. What a lovely track, very much in the soothing mellow style of tracks like Morcheeba-By The Sea, Portis Head-Sour Times etc from the 90's n early 00's great music for the soul to chill to!

Deedee 60

Such a gorgeous track! Heard it on Radio BBC6 Sunday. Nitin sawney gave a great interview, along with excellent song choices including Nusrat fateh Ali Kahn, Joni Mitchell, Miles Davies!

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