Under The Sun
Ray Sugar Lyrics
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I'll always remember Run DMC
And all the good times
That we had on the beach
Stealing sips from a paper cup
And making out in the sand
Maybe I'm dreaming
Can you tell me
Do you remember
The summers that lasted so long
June 'til September
Was our time to sing all the songs
Do you remember
All of us together
As we grew up under the sun (Back in the day, back back in the day)
I'll always remember everything we do
Rockin' the eighties blastin' K-R-O-Q
I remember Culture Club
The Clash, and Men Without Hats
Seems kind of funny right now
But it's taking me back
We'd always sing along
And laugh out loud at ourselves
Don't want to stop dreaming
Can you tell me
Do you remember
The summers that lasted so long
June 'til September
Was our time to sing all the songs
Do you remember
All of us together
As we grew up under the sun (Back in the day, back back in the day)
I want to rewind every time
'Cause the words have so much meaning
They were there when nobody cared
Always knew what I was feeling
Stay tonight don't leave me reminiscing
All I do is wind up missing you
Are you missing me
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Are you missing me (Na na na na na na)
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Na na na na na na
Do you remember
The summers that lasted so long
(Back back in the day, back back in the day)
Do you remember
All of us together
As we grew up under the sun
Ray Sugar's song Under the sun is an ode to nostalgia and youthfulness, as the lyrics speak to the memories and experiences of the artist as a young person growing up. The song begins by introducing the listener to the artist's personal memories of Run DMC and enjoyable times spent on the beach, drinking from paper cups and making out in the sand. The lyrics fall in line with the classic tropes of summer youthfulness, emphasizing the carefree nature of life in the moment.
As the song progresses, more bands and songs from the 80s are mentioned, including Culture Club, The Clash, and Men Without Hats. Sugar reminisces on singalongs with friends and laughing at themselves, hinting at the close bonds he had with his peers. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Do you remember?" in order to invoke a sense of nostalgia and memory amongst the listener, asking them to reflect on their own experiences and the moments they cherish.
The bridge truly drives home the artist's sense of longing, as he sings "All I do is wind up missing you." Sugar's lyrics that he misses the people mentioned in the song, the carefree times, and wider sense of youthfulness that the memories bring to mind. Despite being a song about times long gone, Under the Sun remains relatable, invoking personal memories and experiences amongst listeners of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
Now this is somethin' from back in the day
I am reminiscing about a time long ago.
I'll always remember Run DMC
I have fond memories of listening to Run DMC.
And all the good times
We had a lot of fun.
That we had on the beach
We spent time together on the beach.
Stealing sips from a paper cup
We shared drinks from a paper cup.
And making out in the sand
We kissed on the beach.
Maybe I'm dreaming
I'm not sure if these are real memories or just a dream.
Can you tell me
Can you help me to remember?
Do you remember
Do you have the same memories as I do?
The summers that lasted so long
We had long, enjoyable summers.
June 'til September
The summer months from June to September.
Was our time to sing all the songs
We loved to sing together during these months.
All of us together
We were a close group of friends.
As we grew up under the sun
We spent our childhood and teenage years together in the sun.
I want to rewind every time
I wish I could relive those memories.
'Cause the words have so much meaning
The songs we listened to have a lot of personal meaning for me.
They were there when nobody cared
The songs were always there for me when I felt alone.
Always knew what I was feeling
The songs helped me to express my feelings.
Stay tonight don't leave me reminiscing
I don't want to be stuck in my memories; I want to make new ones.
All I do is wind up missing you
When I think about those times, I miss you all.
Are you missing me
Do you miss me as much as I miss you?
Na na na na na na
Nonsensical vocalization.
Do you remember
Do you have the same memories as I do?
The summers that lasted so long
We had long, enjoyable summers.
Back back in the day, back back in the day
Referring back to our earlier days.
All of us together
We were a close group of friends.
As we grew up under the sun
We spent our childhood and teenage years together in the sun.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLES STANTON FRAZIER, CRAIG BULLOCK, CRAIG ANTHONY BULLOCK, DON GILMORE, GEORGE DON GILMORE, MARK MCGRATH, MARK SAYERS MCGRATH, MATTHEW MURPHY KARGES, MURPHY KARGES, RODNEY SHEPPARD, STAN FRAZIER, TERRY LEE KARGES, TERRY LEE, JR. KARGES
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@ghostspiritride
Man do I ever love this song/ album...
Takes me back to 2001 driving my VW Golf around with my ex-girlfriend Tracy.
I had a 1000w Pioneer System and I would have this album cranked right up.
Good times!! Happy New Year :)
@scottsmith7337
What an epic tune 🎶🤘☀️
@endrinnaipi893
Remember 2001 when i start DJ-ing and play this and other songs like Every Morning, When its over...
Tirana Albania 🇦🇱
@vannahgene7967
I love you Rhoda 💜
@oldrick1038
Yea I fkn remember