When The Sun Goes Down
Red 7 Lyrics


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Talking to myself
And making little sense
I was a frustrated man

Leaning on a fence
And making jokes at my expense
Not even I understand
Isn't very often; it happened once or twice
Isn't very common that I listen to advice
Something that I wanted
But don't know how to ask for
Is it in the future, the present, or the past

You say come to me, come to me, when the sun goes down
Come to me, come to me, when the sun goes down


Sitting on a bench
I wonder where my future went
I am a frustrated man

Pulling on a drink
I thought my problems at the shrink
So even I understand

Isn't very often; it happened once or twice
Isn't very common that I listen to advice
Something that I wanted
But don't know how to ask for
Is it in the future, the present, or the past





You say come to me, come to me, when the sun goes down
Come to me, come to me, when the sun goes down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "When the Sun Goes Down" by Red 7 describe a man who is frustrated and struggling to understand his own thoughts and emotions. He talks to himself and makes little sense, leaning on a fence and making jokes at his own expense. He admits that even he doesn't understand himself.


The man is seeking something that he wants but doesn't know how to ask for or where to find it. He's unsure if it's in the future, the present, or the past. The chorus repeats the invitation to "come to me, come to me, when the sun goes down," suggesting that the answer or solution to his troubles may come to him in the dark or in a moment of quiet reflection.


The second verse continues the theme of frustration and confusion, with the man wondering where his future went and pulling on a drink to try and solve his problems. He mentions seeing a shrink, but even he can't make sense of his feelings.


Overall, the song captures a sense of restlessness and yearning for something elusive. The repeated invitation to "come to me" suggests that the singer is hoping for some kind of guidance or resolution to his inner turmoil.


Line by Line Meaning

Talking to myself
Engaging in internal dialogue without any clear direction or answers


And making little sense
Feeling confused and disoriented, struggling to articulate one's thoughts


I was a frustrated man
Feeling trapped and unable to make progress or achieve desired outcomes


Leaning on a fence
Resting passively and observing the world without actively participating


And making jokes at my expense
Using humor as a defense mechanism to cope with feelings of inadequacy or insecurity


Not even I understand
Feeling confused and uncertain about one's own motivations and behaviors


Isn't very often; it happened once or twice
Rarely experiencing moments of clarity or insight


Isn't very common that I listen to advice
Resisting input from others and preferring to rely on one's own judgment


Something that I wanted
Desiring a particular outcome or experience


But don't know how to ask for
Struggling to articulate one's needs and communicate them to others


Is it in the future, the present, or the past
Feeling disoriented and unsure of what time period one's desires refer to


You say come to me, come to me, when the sun goes down
Seeking refuge and companionship from someone else during a time of darkness and uncertainty


Sitting on a bench
Taking a passive role in life and feeling disconnected from one's surroundings


I wonder where my future went
Feeling lost and uncertain about one's direction and prospects


Pulling on a drink
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism to numb pain and escape reality


I thought my problems at the shrink
Seeking professional help to address one's emotional struggles




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