(excerpt from official biography)
I Am the Sun
P.J. Olsson Lyrics
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With their faces right and their stomachs tight
Money in the pocket of Mr. Decisions and
That man has his own sideburn agenda
I'm not down with his plan
It's hot in the Beverly sun
Want the truth told for everyone
You and I both know
Love is everywhere you go
It's hard to keep it down when you're around
Troubles come as passion
As we figure an umbrella
For a rain that's coming
Up from beneath the bed
I am the sun
I am the sun
Hug, hug and warm everyone
I am the sun
I am the sun
That man behind me
I think he's a serial killer
As he drives on by, by
Video replaced that liquor store
And the schools are never gentrified
Everytime she rumbles
Wait for the whole thing to come on down
You and I both know that
Love is everywhere you go
It's hard to keep it down when you're around
Troubles come as passion
As we figure an umbrella
For a rain that's coming
Up from beneath the bed
From underneath the bed
I am the sun
I am the sun
Hug, hug and warm everyone
I am the sun
I am the sun
Toe tag busted
Realization thrusted
Karma calling, country's falling
TV make me cry
I am the sun
I am the sun
Hug, hug and warm everyone
I am the sun
I am the sun
Graham cracker fever eating
Healthy while unwealthy
Keying in on the hundred spare
I don't dare to take it on
The lyrics of P.J. Olsson's song "I Am the Sun" take a critical view of the superficial and materialistic culture of Hollywood. The first verse expresses the singer's disdain for the "Hollywood kids" who are obsessed with their appearance and wealth, controlled by a corporate figure known as Mr. Decisions. The singer rejects this lifestyle, feeling that it goes against his own beliefs and values. He finds himself in opposition to those who follow this life path.
The chorus of the song expresses a sense of power and warmth that the singer feels capable of radiating like the sun. He wants "the truth told for everyone" because, as he and the listener know, love is everywhere. The second verse then highlights the contrast between the glamour and spectacle of Hollywood and the realities of life. The singer sees past the veneer and perceives the violence and indifference lurking beneath it all. He compares it to a rainstorm that is about to hit, and he envisions himself as an umbrella that can offer protection and safety.
The final verse of the song ties together various themes of the song. The image of a "toe tag busted" represents death and mortality, while "Karma calling" suggests a sense of justice and accountability. The singer seems to suggest that Hollywood and the culture it represents are a reflection of the larger society, which is itself falling apart. Yet, through it all, the singer remains grounded in his own belief in love and his ability to radiate warmth like the sun.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't handle these Hollywood kids
I find it difficult to tolerate the behaviors of these privileged people from the film industry
With their faces right and their stomachs tight
These people are obsessed with their appearance and maintain a perfect physique
Money in the pocket of Mr. Decisions and
The industry is controlled by the people who hold the purse strings
That man has his own sideburn agenda
The person in question has their own motives which might not always align with mine
I'm not down with his plan
I am not in agreement with his strategy
It's hot in the Beverly sun
The weather in Beverly is extremely warm
Want the truth told for everyone
I desire the truth to be revealed to everyone
Oh for everyone I know
This truth is meant for everyone I am acquainted with
You and I both know
We are both aware of the following fact
Love is everywhere you go
Love can be found in every corner of the world
It's hard to keep it down when you're around
It's difficult to not feel the presence of love when we are together
Troubles come as passion
Difficulties often arise hand in hand with strong emotions
As we figure an umbrella
In order to counteract these difficulties, we try and come up with a solution
For a rain that's coming
To protect oneself from a trouble that is imminent
Up from beneath the bed
Something that has been long forgotten or has been hidden will resurface
I am the sun
I am a source of warmth and positivity
Hug, hug and warm everyone
I want to embrace everyone and impart positivity
That man behind me
The person following me
I think he's a serial killer
I suspect that the person behind me is a habitual murderer
As he drives on by, by
As the person continues to drive past
Video replaced that liquor store
Online entertainment replaced the brick and mortar liquor stores
And the schools are never gentrified
The schools in the area were never subjected to the process of gentrification
Everytime she rumbles
Every time she feels uneasy
Wait for the whole thing to come on down
Wait till the disturbance subsides in its entirety
Toe tag busted
The identification tag on a dead person's toe got damaged
Realization thrusted
A sudden understanding dawned upon me
Karma calling, country's falling
The consequences of our actions are reflected in our society's decline
TV make me cry
Watching TV programs make me emotional to the extent of breaking down and crying
Graham cracker fever eating
I am eating graham crackers in a frenzied way
Healthy while unwealthy
I am healthy but do not possess great wealth
Keying in on the hundred spare
Taking notice of an excess of one hundred
I don't dare to take it on
I do not possess the courage to deal with it by myself
Contributed by Mackenzie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Pablo Lam
Aun ahora en 2023, esta obra maestra sigue sonando como si recien naciera... larga vida a Alan Parsons y al Rock
Kubilay Derinoğlu
The world needs artists like Mr. Alan Parsons. May he live long and healthy. Huge respect from Turkey 🇹🇷 to the maestro and those all around the world who still listen to music like this in 2022.
Mang Tonying
One of my favorite classic bands💚
alfredo salinas
His voice is pure
Pier Paolo Foglino
La ascolti una volta,e sempre hai voglia di riascoltarla sempre di più.... stupenda
one2 3four
so many great tunes by this band!
Kaleiddmode
This is not the original musicians who played on the albums
Emmanuel Bongar
@Kaleiddmode because one of the original musicians is dead
pascal derouin
Quelle merveilleuse chanson et merveilleux groupe…
antonio camilo
Very good band. Amazing song.