The Last Sunshine
Pigeon John Lyrics

Rock with me through the waves on the TV screen
Join me on this journey through time and memory, manifested by the flickering waves of a television screen.

Flash back the dream sequence yo whatever it means
Let's explore these nostalgic recollections steeped in dreamlike haziness, regardless of how surreal or fragmented they may seem.

Escape from the present time date and mindstate
Let's break free from current circumstances and mindset, and delve into a different era of our lives.

Rewind to a clean slate and a full plate
Let's go back to a time when we had a fresh start and ample opportunities ahead of us.

106th where they maintain the wall of fame
Reflecting on the street corner where a wall of graffiti honors local legends who achieved greatness in their respective domains.

Middle School showed me everything before was lame
Recalling the transformative shift in perspective upon entering middle school, where what was once mundane and unremarkable suddenly became insignificant in comparison.

Girls and basketball my approach was the same
Adopting the same approach and attitude towards both chasing girls and shooting hoops.

Couldn't score had no game but had fun playing
Despite lacking skill or success, still enjoying the process of playing and participating in those activities.

Picture being the 12th man on championship teams
Imagine being on the winning team as a benchwarmer, soaking up the excitement of victory without necessarily contributing to it.

From Bucks Tournament down to Asphalt Greens
Recalling the journey and experiences of playing in various local basketball tournaments and venues.

In between Rufford Towers and Metro North
Reflecting on the geographical locations and physical landmarks that formed the backdrop of significant moments and memories.

Struggling without hardships to not go soft
Acknowledging that even minor struggles and challenges are important for building resilience and preventing complacency.

Found what I really wanted but I didn't need
Discovering that the thing he thought he wanted most did not align with his actual needs and desires.

I realized it galvanized my identity
Coming to the realization that this newfound insight helped solidify and strengthen his sense of self and individuality.

It makes strangers out of old friends and enemies
Acknowledging that personal growth can cause rifts and new dynamics in relationships, even with those we used to be close to or at odds with.

But gave them brand new reasons to remember me
Despite the changes in relationships, recognizing that these new aspects of his identity and personality gave others a fresh way to remember and relate to him.

The last sunshine is about to fade
The present moment is fleeting and coming to an end.

The leaves in the trees turn red and sway
Nature is signaling the arrival of a new season and the passage of time.

Telling me its almost yesterday
Sensing that the events and sensations being recalled are quickly becoming more and more distant in time and memory.

I just wanna tell you I miss you
Expressing a heartfelt desire to reconnect with someone or something from the past.

Hope and wish you would stay for a little while
Longing for the opportunity to prolong this temporary reunion with the past, if only for a brief moment.

Its dark and I can't even see your smile
Recognizing that the distance and passage of time has made it impossible to vividly relive these memories or fully reconnect with what is lost.

A cold old man that was once child
Feeling the weight of age and time upon reflecting on a youth that now seems so far removed from his current self.

Shots rang out in the night we stood still
Recalling the tense moment of hearing gunfire and instinctively freezing in place, unsure of the danger or what to do next.

Found out it was a car then chilled
Relieved to discover that the sound was not gunfire after all, and then returning to a more relaxed state.

Hated going to the liquor store for some milk
Reflecting on how the presence and influence of gangs made everyday experiences and errands more fraught with danger and unease.

Cause the Bloods in '88 stayed hot like grills
Referencing the tense atmosphere and elevated risk of violence during a certain period and group's activity in his neighborhood.

I miss the simple and plain my very first kiss
Longing for the innocence and simplicity of his earliest experiences and memories, such as his first romantic encounter.

Stained with pangs I reminisce about my innocence changed
Carrying a sense of loss and longing for his former youthfulness, despite the inevitability of growing up and shedding that innocence.

On my first tour gazing out my window in the rain
Recounting a specific moment from early in his music career, still very much ruminating on the past while looking ahead to the future.

Sparked a flame and my heart was the propane
Feeling a new sense of passion and purpose ignited by that tour experience, with his heart as the driving fuel behind his artistry.

Simultaneous riding the train riding the shame
Feeling a sense of humiliation and self-doubt even as he pursued his dreams and worked to achieve them.

Wondering when I'm gonna stay above ground for a change
Contemplating when he will finally be able to fully realize and stabilize his artistic and personal life, without constantly feeling at risk or in danger.

Not enough knowing I'm never gonna beg for change
Feeling a sense of pride and determination in knowing that he will always work hard and strive to be independent, rather than relying on others or handouts.