Sunset Blues
PINK CLOUD Lyrics

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When you standing on the cliff by the ocean
Nothing but the sun is shinin'
Burnin' sky puts on a magic potion
Something hits me from behind

Sunset blues, no memories
Sunset blues, what kind of stories
Sunset blues, um- um-

Sunset blues, Just set me free

Then you standin' on the top of the rainbow
Tryin' to reach the heaven's door
Golden spallow weeps in sorrow for tommorow
Can't sing a Sunset blues, anymore

Sunset blues, I don't know what to do
Sunset blues, ain't no blues

Sunset blues, um- um-
Sunset blues, just set me free

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pink Cloud's “Sunset Blues” draw on the emotions of a person standing on the edge of a cliff by the ocean, enveloped in the beauty of the world around them. The opening lines reveal that the only thing that can be seen is the sun shining, and the sky that looks like a 'magic potion.' In this moment, something hits the singer from behind, conveying the overwhelming nature of this experience—both in its beauty and its emotional depth.

As the song continues, the singer shifts from the present moment standing on the cliff to one where they are trying to reach the heavens, perched on the top of a rainbow. However, emotions turn bittersweet in this moment, with a golden sparrow weeping for tomorrow that can't sing a Sunset blues anymore. The lyrics convey the sense of loss and change that often comes with moments of great beauty or transcendence.

The refrain of “Sunset Blues, just set me free” evokes a longing for the kind of release that can come in these transcendent moments, one that takes you out of your head and leaves you without memories. The lyrics of Pink Cloud's “Sunset Blues” depict a transformative experience, with all its emotional highs and lows.

Line by Line Meaning

When you standing on the cliff by the ocean
Standing at the edge of the ocean on a cliff

Nothing but the sun is shinin'
Only the sun can be seen shining

Burnin' sky puts on a magic potion
The sky turns into a magical blend of colors

Something hits me from behind
Feeling overwhelmed by the beauty of the moment

Sunset blues, no memories
Feeling melancholic while watching the sunset, with no specific memories attached

Sunset blues, what kind of stories
Wondering what stories the sunset holds

Sunset blues, um- um-
Expressing sadness through a repeated sound

Sunset blues, Just set me free
Wanting to be released from this sadness brought on by the sunset

Then you standin' on the top of the rainbow
Imagining being at the top of a rainbow

Tryin' to reach the heaven's door
Attempting to reach the door of heaven

Golden spallow weeps in sorrow for tomorrow
The golden sparrow reflects sadness about the future