Sundown On The Empire
Reverend and the Makers Lyrics


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It's like when Britney left the Disney Club
Cos she's a lioness and not a cub
At the end of an era, her future's no clearer
When the taxi comes to pick her up
It's like Angie leaving the Queen Vic
Trepidation, feeling a bit sick
We're at the end of an era
As Walter and Vera are coming up to wave her off

Its like when Ginger left the other four
There's a row when Brad an Jen got divorced
It wont be the same now
There's nothing to gain now
From staying round here no more

It's like the pub around closing time
Muhammad Ali in the Berbick fight
There int no pretending, she knows that its ending
She's made her mind and booked the flight

This bird has flown, how it seems she's outgrown all she knows
It's the Sundown on the Empire
This bird has flown, how it seems she's outgrown all she knows
This bird, has flown

Like co-pilots on your final flight
As you were Morecambe, but she was wise
She got a ticket, as she couldn't stick it
She'll be in Faliraki by midnight

It's like when Britney left the Disney club
Cos she's a lioness and not a cub
At the end of an era, the future's no clearer
When the taxi comes to pick her up

This bird has flown, how it seems she's outgrown all she knows
It's the Sundown on the Empire




This bird has flown, how it seems she's outgrown all she knows
This bird, has flown

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Reverend and the Makers' song "Sundown on the Empire" depict the feeling of moving on and leaving behind things that have been a part of one's life for a long time. The song references various examples of people leaving things behind: Britney leaving the Disney Club, Angie leaving the Queen Vic, and Ginger leaving the other four in the Spice Girls. These are all significant departures from something that was once familiar and comfortable, and there is a sense of unease and uncertainty about what the future holds.


The song evokes a feeling of finality, as if a chapter of life is closing and there is no going back. The singer has made up their mind and booked a flight, ready to leave behind all that they have known. There is a combination of fear and excitement in this decision, as they venture into the unknown. The metaphor of a bird flying away from its nest is used throughout the song, emphasizing the sense of freedom and independence that comes with leaving behind the past.


Overall, "Sundown on the Empire" is a beautiful meditation on the importance of letting go of the past and embracing the future, even when it is uncertain and scary.


Line by Line Meaning

It's like when Britney left the Disney Club
Leaving behind a safe and familiar place for something new and unknown


Cos she's a lioness and not a cub
Growing up and becoming independent, ready to take on the world


At the end of an era, her future's no clearer
Uncertainty and anxiety about what's to come after leaving the past behind


When the taxi comes to pick her up
Finalizing the decision to leave and embarking on a new journey


It's like Angie leaving the Queen Vic
Exiting a familiar and comfortable situation for something new and challenging


Trepidation, feeling a bit sick
Nerves and anxiety about the new venture


We're at the end of an era
Closing a chapter of life, ready to begin the next one


As Walter and Vera are coming up to wave her off
Saying goodbye to old friends and acquaintances


Its like when Ginger left the other four
Leaving a group, feeling like something is missing


There's a row when Brad and Jen got divorced
The end of a relationship causing disruption and tension


It won't be the same now
Acknowledging that things have changed and won't be like they used to be


There's nothing to gain now
Staying in the same situation offers no benefit


From staying round here no more
Moving on to something new and better


It's like the pub around closing time
The end of the night, time to go home


Muhammad Ali in the Berbick fight
A historic moment, a turning point in time


There ain't no pretending, she knows that it's ending
Accepting the end of a situation and ready to move on


She's made her mind and booked the flight
Determined to leave and already taking steps to do so


This bird has flown, how it seems she's outgrown all she knows
Leaving behind the past and growing beyond it


It's the Sundown on the Empire
The end of a time of greatness and grandeur


This bird, has flown
Successfully moved on and left the past behind


Like co-pilots on your final flight
Leaving together and supporting each other in the new adventure


As you were Morecambe, but she was wise
Coming from the same place but having different perspectives and goals


She got a ticket, as she couldn't stick it
Taking a chance on something new and leaving behind what's not working


She'll be in Faliraki by midnight
Starting a new journey and embracing new experiences




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Comments from YouTube:

@sarahfinnerty4542

Brilliant tune!

@alinesanchezramirezbaruchi2658

Pensando em como casar é virar mãe de dois. Você não pode levar seus dois filhos a lugar algum.

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