Sun Song
Ray Lyrics

The dead bugs on my window screen
Tiny lifeless insects stuck on the mesh of my window remind me that summer has come to an end and winter has arrived

Tell me summer's bound & winter's been
The presence of these dead bugs serves as a clear indication that summer is now behind us and winter has taken over

My cold dead heart starts to beat again
As the seasons change, my once dormant and lifeless heart suddenly starts to feel alive and vibrant once more

Soon I'll refill the ink in my fountain pen
This newfound inspiration prompts me to replenish the ink in my fountain pen, ready to express my revived emotions

& one of these days the sun it just won't set
In the future, there will come a time when the sun remains visible in the sky without ever descending below the horizon

& ‘neath its Ray's a healthy tan I'll get
Beneath the radiant rays of the sun, I will acquire a natural and vibrant tan, indicative of good health

cs my soft pale skin is gently turning brown
Due to prolonged exposure to the sun, my originally pale skin slowly undergoes a subtle transformation, adopting a lovely shade of brown

I'll forget my worries & the point of a frown
The warm embrace of the sun will alleviate my concerns and erase any trace of sadness from my face

Now I'm hiding from shadows cast by the sun
Rather than seeking refuge from darkened spaces, I find solace in avoiding the shadows created by the sun's powerful illumination

Hanging in the late sky a golden pendulum
In the late hours of the day, the sun hangs above like a pendulum, radiating a golden hue across the sky

cs it waxes & wanes I'll have to rush to climb
As the sun's size and brightness change over time, I must hasten to ascend the nearest hill in order to witness its enchanting descent

The nearest hill to watch it setting just in time
I choose the closest hill as my vantage point, ensuring that I witness the sun's graceful descent right at the perfect moment

I love the sun, I love the sun, I love the sun
Deep within my being, I hold an intense affection for the sun's presence and all that it brings

& the sun loves me
In return, the sun reciprocates this love, showering its warmth and light upon me

With it's vitamin D
Furthermore, the sun grants me the essential vitamin D that my body needs to thrive and maintain optimal health

The Daddy Long Legs stacked upon my window sill
A gathering of Daddy Long Legs spiders on my window sill indicates that winter has arrived and summer's vibrant presence is dwindling

Tell me winter's bound & summer's ill
The presence of these spiders serves as a reminder that winter has taken hold and summer's vitality is gradually deteriorating

My big warm coat see's the light of day
I retrieve my sizable, insulated coat from storage as winter requires its warmth and protection to combat the declining temperatures

Despite the sun doing it's best to slunk away
Although the sun attempts to retreat and diminish its presence, I still cling to the hope of its enduring radiance

& one of these days it may as well not rise
In the future, there is a possibility that the sun may choose not to ascend and bless us with its illuminating presence

To grace our stage, illuminating eyes
If this were to occur, the sun's absence would deprive us of its radiant light, preventing it from illuminating the world and captivating our gaze

cs my healthy skin is quickly turning pale
Swiftly, my once vigorous and lively complexion loses its vigor and fades to a pale and lackluster appearance

Wish I could drown my winter sorrows in a bucket of ale
In an attempt to alleviate the melancholy brought by the winter season, I yearn for the ability to drown my sorrows in copious amounts of liquor

& now I'm hiding from bitterness & the cold
As winter lingers, I find myself seeking shelter from the biting bitterness and unforgiving cold that permeates the surroundings

& this dammed damp draft that makes my bones feel old
Adding to the discomfort, an unwelcome draft seeps in, causing moisture to linger and making my bones ache as if they have aged prematurely

& I'm dreaming of the sun machine inside my mind
In my mind, I conjure visions of a fantastical contraption referred to as the 'sun machine,' which represents the idealized and everlasting presence of the sun

I hope it makes it back next summer just in time
With anticipation, I hope that this imagined sun machine will return in the upcoming summer, arriving punctually to restore warmth and joy to my life

I miss the sun, I miss the sun, I miss the sun
A heartfelt longing fills me as I admit to missing the sun's radiant beams and the feelings of happiness and contentment they bring

& it misses me
In a reciprocal sentiment, the sun, too, yearns for my presence and the connection we share

& it's vitamin D
Alongside this longing, the sun's absence deprives me of the essential vitamin D it provides, further contributing to a sense of longing and deficiency