In 1984, Fell From the Sun EP was released and then followed in '85 by another EP, Northern Line. In 1987, the band released their first and last full-length album, Happy Nightmare Baby, on SST. Smith left the group on the Happy Nightmare tour and effectively put an end to the band. David Roback continued with vocalist Hope Sandoval, and in 1989 this band became Mazzy Star. A singles and rarities anthology, Early Recordings, was released that year on Rough Trade.
Fell From the Sun
Opal Lyrics
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Now you're feeling so cold
Never thought morning
Could feel so alone
They say you gotta live be doin
She said she felt all undone
They say that every day is dyin
Still in a cloud
And the rain's fallin down
Clouds in the sky
And the hills turn around
They say that every day of livin
Should feel as if it were the last
They say hold on to your feelins
Not the past
They say you learn just by startin
To feel like you're not all alone
Everyone just keeps on tryin
For the sun
You fell from the sun
Now you're feelin so cold
Never thought morning
Could feel so alone
In this song, Opal describes the feeling of losing someone who was once a bright and warm presence in their life, and the subsequent loneliness and sadness that follows. The opening lines, "You fell from my sun / Now you're feeling so cold" suggest that a person who was once a source of light and warmth for the singer has gone away, leaving them feeling empty and cold. The line "Never thought morning / Could feel so alone" further emphasizes this sense of loneliness and loss.
The song goes on to explore the various emotions and thoughts that arise when one is in this state of grief. The lines "Still in a cloud / And the rain's fallin down" suggest a feeling of being trapped or stuck in a difficult situation, while "Clouds in the sky / And the hills turn around" conjures an image of a world that has lost its vibrancy and color.
Line by Line Meaning
You fell from my sun
You were once my everything, my sun, but somehow you fell from that high place in my life
Now you're feeling so cold
You seem to have lost your warmth, your passion, and your love for me, leaving you feeling cold towards me
Never thought morning
Waking up in the morning was once a happy and joyous occasion, but now it only reminds me of your absence
Could feel so alone
Without you, the day is empty and lonely, making it difficult to face the world
They say you gotta live be doin
They say you have to constantly be active and busy, always doing something productive
She said she felt all undone
She expressed that she was feeling very scattered and overwhelmed, unsure of where to go or what to do next
They say that every day is dyin
Some believe that each day is slowly fading away and dying, just like the sun fades at sunset
Just like the sun
Comparing the death of each day to the sun setting, slowly fading away into darkness
Still in a cloud
Stuck in a fog or haze, unable to see clearly and feeling lost
And the rain's fallin down
Adding to the feeling of being lost and alone, rain is falling, emphasizing the sadness of the moment
Clouds in the sky
Feeling like the world is clouded and unclear, lacking direction or purpose
And the hills turn around
The world seems to be spinning, and it's hard to keep up and find one's bearings
They say that every day of livin
Many believe that every day should be lived to the fullest, with energy and enthusiasm
Should feel as if it were the last
Every day should be cherished and lived fully, as if it were the last day of one's life
They say hold on to your feelins
One should not suppress their emotions or try to hide them away. Instead, feelings should be acknowledged and examined, rather than ignored
Not the past
Rather than dwelling on the mistakes or experiences of the past, it's important to focus on the present and future, and to move forward.
They say you learn just by startin
By taking that first step, you can begin to learn and grow from the experience, rather than remaining stagnant and stuck in place.
To feel like you're not all alone
Sometimes just the act of moving forward and trying new things can remind us that we are not alone, that there is still hope and possibility in life
Everyone just keeps on tryin
No matter how hard life may seem, everyone keeps pushing forward and trying their best to make it through
For the sun
In the end, we strive for that bright, shining goal, much like the sun in the sky. We chase after hope and love, and fight to keep them in our lives
Contributed by Alex P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ilhamprambudiharjo2442
You fell from my sun
Now you're feeling so cold
Never thought morning
Could feel so alone
They say you gotta live by doin
She said she felt all undone
They say that every day is dyin
Just like the sun
Still in a cloud
And the rain's fallin down
Clouds in the sky
And the hills turn around
They say that every day of livin
Should feel as if it were the last
They say hold on to your feelins
Not the past
They say you learn just by startin
To feel like you're not all alone
Everyone just keeps on tryin
For the sun
You fell from the sun
Now you're feelin so cold
Never thought morning
Could feel so alone
@DeanRadioMusic
Opal's 2 albums are soon to be Re-issued - Finally!... This song is So raggedly beautiful. The words are words to live by:
"You fell from the sun
Now you're feeling so cold
Never thought morning
Could feel so alone
They say you gotta live by doin g
She said she felt all undone
They say that every day is dying
Just like the sun
Still in a cloud
And the rain's falling down
Clouds in the sky
And the hills turn around
They say that every day of livin g
Should feel as if it were the last
They say hold on to your feelings
Not the past
They say you learn just by starting
To feel like you're not all alone
Everyone just keeps on tryin g
For the sun
You fell from the sun
Now you're feeling so cold
Never thought morning
Could feel so alone"
@ursaminorjim
R.I.P., David.
@DeanRadioMusic
R.I.P. , David Roback. Thanks to you and Kendra Smith for Opal, and to both of you for finishing the re-mastering and re-issue process for Opal's 2 albums, "Early Recordings" (mostly quiet) and "Happy Nightmare Baby" (mostly loud). They've been very hard to find for over 20 years.
@ilhamprambudiharjo2442
You fell from my sun
Now you're feeling so cold
Never thought morning
Could feel so alone
They say you gotta live by doin
She said she felt all undone
They say that every day is dyin
Just like the sun
Still in a cloud
And the rain's fallin down
Clouds in the sky
And the hills turn around
They say that every day of livin
Should feel as if it were the last
They say hold on to your feelins
Not the past
They say you learn just by startin
To feel like you're not all alone
Everyone just keeps on tryin
For the sun
You fell from the sun
Now you're feelin so cold
Never thought morning
Could feel so alone
@Diggers87
Fair play to Pale Saints for covering this very well
@roberthance7331
Best Opal song ever. RIP David.
@heavyheavysyrup
So crazy amazing that it still aches every time I listen to it 30 years after the first time.
@keithbate9405
Great music from Opal . Loved Kendra since Dream Syndicate
RIP David Roback . Taken too early but his music will live on .
@namelinzinaw3564
"They say you gotta live by doing, she said she felt all undone. They say that everyday is dying, just like the sun"
@DeanRadioMusic
Opal's 2 albums are soon to be Re-issued - Finally!... This song is So raggedly beautiful. The words are words to live by:
"You fell from the sun
Now you're feeling so cold
Never thought morning
Could feel so alone
They say you gotta live by doin g
She said she felt all undone
They say that every day is dying
Just like the sun
Still in a cloud
And the rain's falling down
Clouds in the sky
And the hills turn around
They say that every day of livin g
Should feel as if it were the last
They say hold on to your feelings
Not the past
They say you learn just by starting
To feel like you're not all alone
Everyone just keeps on tryin g
For the sun
You fell from the sun
Now you're feeling so cold
Never thought morning
Could feel so alone"
@recordsafari3753
Thanks for leaving every last bit of the fadeout. It holds the glimmer of hope.