Sunset
Rann Lyrics
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Sunset
I am
Far from
My bed
No one
My Sky
Clear
She came crawling my bed
Crying my name
Laying, Lying, Sighing
ah ah ah ah ah aaaah ah
ah ah ah ah ah aaaah ah
ah ah ah ah ah aaaah ah
ah ah ah ah ah aaaah ah
I said
Cruel girl
Dropped in like a maniac
It's true girl
You play me like a radio
Flashing through the stereo
I can't stay away from you
You play me like a radio
Flashing through the stereo
You play me like a radio
You got my mind set on repeat
Walking
My Sleep
Four walls
Between
My sound track gets
Interrupted
I was undressed
Seamless, careless
Sunset
I am
Far from
All that I treasure
No one
Near
My Sight
When you interfered
She came crawling my bed
Crying my name
Laying, Lying, Sighing
ah ah ah ah ah aaaah ah
ah ah ah ah ah aaaah ah
ah ah ah ah ah aaaah ah
ah ah ah ah ah aaaah ah
I said
Cruel girl
Dropped in like a maniac
It's true girl
Play me like a radio
Flashing through the stereo
I can't stay away from you
You play me like a radio
Flashing through the stereo
You play me like a radio
You got my mind set on repeat
You got my mindset dropped in like a maniac
You got my mind set on repeat
You got my mindset
You play me like a radio
I can't stay away from you
You play me like a radio
Dropped in like a mania
You play me like a radio
I said its cruel girl
I said it's true girl
You play me like a radio
Rann's song "Sunset" is a melancholic and reflective piece that muses on the pitfalls of falling for someone who plays with your emotions like a radio, repeating the same thoughts and feelings on an endless loop. The song opens with the singer lamenting being far away from their bed, alluding to a sense of loneliness and disorientation. As the lyrics progress, the subject references being interrupted and undressed, leaving the impression that they are struggling to maintain their sense of self amidst a turbulent relationship.
The chorus is a haunting repetition of the phrase, "You play me like a radio, flashing through the stereo." This line is a powerful metaphor for the way the subject feels trapped in an emotionally manipulative relationship, where they are powerless to change the narrative or distance themselves from the situation.
The second verse sees the subject trapped in a cycle of insomnia and isolation, with their sound track interrupted by unwanted thoughts and feelings. The sunset alluded to in the chorus takes on new meaning in this context, representing an ending or closure that the subject is unable to reach while still under the control of their manipulative partner.
Rann's "Sunset" is a poignant reflection on the complexities of human relationships and the emotional impact that a toxic dynamic can have on an individual. The song's raw honesty and evocative use of metaphor create an impactful and memorable piece of music.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunset
The day is coming to an end
I am
The singer is present in this moment
Far from
The singer is geographically distant from something important
My bed
The singer is not in a comfortable resting place
No one
There is nobody around
Near
The absence of people or things creates a sense of loneliness
My Sky
The singer is experiencing the beauty of the sky
Clear
The sky is without any clouds
She came crawling my bed
Someone entered the singer's bed in a submissive manner
Crying my name
The person is calling the singer's name while crying
Laying, Lying, Sighing
The person is in a state of vulnerability and sadness
I said
The singer speaks
Cruel girl
The singer addresses the person who entered the bed as cruel
Dropped in like a maniac
The sudden appearance of the person is described as wild
It's true girl
The singer is acknowledging the person's behavior
You play me like a radio
The person has control over the singer's thoughts and emotions
Flashing through the stereo
The person's influence is described as intense and fast
I can't stay away from you
The singer is unable to resist the person's pull
You got my mind set on repeat
The person's impact on the singer's mind is constant and repetitive
Walking
The singer is taking a walk
My Sleep
The singer is dreaming
Four walls
The singer is enclosed in a space
Between
There is a separation or barrier
My sound track gets
The music the singer is listening to stops
Interrupted
Something has come between the singer and the music
I was undressed
The singer was in a state of vulnerability
Seamless, careless
The singer was not paying attention to what was happening
All that I treasure
The singer values certain things that are not present at this moment
My Sight
The singer is not able to see what is important
When you interfered
The person has disrupted the singer's life
You got my mindset dropped in like a maniac
The person has entered the singer's mind with force and aggression
Contributed by Liliana N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Such an amazing album and song!