Sunrise Sunset
PyInfamous and Sam.I.Am Lyrics

God, sunrise, sunset, gag
Expressing a sarcastic disbelief in the power and significance of God, as well as the beauty of sunrise and sunset, with a feeling of being choked or silenced.

There's nothing quite as beautiful
Indicating that there is nothing truly remarkable or captivating.

Nothing I've ever had
Implying a lack of personal experiences or possessions that have been truly meaningful or significant.

You come to me at midnight
Symbolizing the arrival or presence of something or someone that brings darkness or uncertainty.

You come to me through a storm
Representing the encounter or influence of difficult or chaotic circumstances.

You'll tear apart this winter
Indicating the destructive nature of the subject, capable of disrupting and dismantling even the cold and harsh season of winter.

You'll destroy anything I need you to
Highlighting the power of the subject to cause intentional harm or ruin to anything that holds importance or reliance.

Oh terror, terror brings out the best in me
Acknowledging that fear and terror often have a way of eliciting an individual's hidden strengths or potential.

With broken frames and half finished degrees
Referring to a sense of incompleteness or inadequacy, relating to shattered ambitions or unfulfilled aspirations.

In places I should never see
Alluding to experiencing environments or situations that one should not be exposed to, implying a feeling of being out of place.

In places I won't ever be again
Suggesting that certain undesirable circumstances or locations will not be revisited or endured in the future.

Again from the highest floor
From a position of prominence or influence, emphasizing the repetition of a particular perspective or viewpoint.

The blizzards rise, the hammer falls
Describing the escalating intensity of challenging situations, where external forces bring about destructive consequences.

And sunrise comes and brings the dawn
The arrival of a new day, signifying hope, renewal, and the chance for a fresh start.

Yeah, sunrise comes and takes it all
Illustrating how the rising of the sun can metaphorically erase or strip away everything, including negative emotions or burdens.

But behind this haircut I'm still sixteen
Despite the physical changes and outward appearances, the essence or core of one's self remains rooted in their youthful mindset or maturity level.

And you're still distant and I'm so mean
Expressing a continuing emotional distance between two individuals, leading to a defensive or harsh behavior from the artist.

But everything is right with me
Asserting that despite external factors or relationships, the singer feels content or satisfied with their personal state.

And behind this haircut I'm twenty one
Green to the ways of the world, still relatively young and inexperienced, implying a sense of naivety or innocence.

And you're not here, and I'm no fun
Highlighting the absence of a significant person in the artist's life, resulting in a lack of joy or excitement in their current state.

And everything is going wrong
Conveying a sense of frustration or difficulty, where various aspects of life seem to be heading in a negative or unfavorable direction.

Yeah, everything goes wrong
Emphasizing the persistence of unfavorable circumstances and the artist's perception that their struggles are not isolated incidents.

And then for what seems like forever
Describing a lengthy period of time that feels endless or never-ending, possibly involving a negative or stagnant state of being.

I fall asleep and dream myself away
Escaping reality by entering the realm of dreams, using them as a temporary refuge or source of solace.

It's '58 and there's a country for me to save
Transporting the singer back to a historical context where they feel a personal responsibility or duty to contribute to the welfare or progress of their nation.

From golden bows dug in foreign shores
Referring to the retrieval or acquisition of valuable treasures or resources buried in distant lands, symbolizing the singer's quest for personal growth or fulfillment.

To mountain tops and forest floors
Expressing a desire for exploration, adventure, and the pursuit of both figurative and literal heights in life, highlighting the singer's aspirations and ambitions.

But behind this haircut I'm still sixteen
Despite the passage of time, the artist's inner essence and mentality remain closely aligned with their adolescent self, suggesting a reluctance to fully embrace adulthood.

And you're still distant and I'm oh so mean
Reiterating the emotional distance between the artist and an identified person, accompanied by feelings of bitterness or cruelty from the artist.

But everything is right with me
Reaffirming the contentment or inner peace that the singer feels despite external factors or interpersonal dynamics.

And behind this haircut I'm twenty-one
Despite the physical changes and the appearance of maturity, the singer's internal growth and perspective align with their age of twenty-one, suggesting a continued journey of self-discovery.

And you're not here, and I'm no fun
Expressing the absence of a desired person and the resulting lack of enjoyment or excitement in the artist's current circumstances.

And everything is going wrong
Conveying a persistent sense of frustration or challenges, where various aspects of life continue to unfold in an unfavorable or undesirable manner.

Yeah, everything goes wrong
Stating the artist's perception that their struggles or hardships are all-encompassing, creating a sense of negativity or pessimism.

And behind this haircut I'm twenty-four
Acknowledging the physical appearance and age of twenty-four, suggesting a sense of maturity and growth in comparison to previous references to younger ages.

And you could be anyone
Expressing the artist's openness and willingness to form connections or relations with individuals who have yet to make a significant impact or establish a defined identity.

And I could be more
Indicating the singer's potential for personal growth and development, suggesting aspirations or ambitions to exceed their current state or limitations.

And sunrise comes and it brings the dawn
The rising of the sun as a metaphorical representation of new beginnings, bringing hope and the opportunity for a fresh start.

Yeah, sunrise comes and it takes it all
Encompassing the idea that sunrise symbolically erases or removes the various challenges, burdens, or negative emotions that have accumulated, allowing for a blank slate.