Sunflower
Rex Orange County - Sunflower - Single Lyrics


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Whoa
I want to know where I can go
When you're not around and I'm feeling down
So won't you stay for a moment so I can say
I
I need you so, 'cause right now, you know
That nothing here's new, and I'm obsessed with you
Then I fell to the ground and you smiled at me and said

I don't wanna see you cry, mm-mm
You don't have to feel this emptiness
She said, "I'll love you 'til the day that I die"
Well, maybe she's right
'Cause I don't wanna feel like I'm not me
And to be honest, I don't even know why
I let myself get down in the first place

Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waitin' for a minute 'til the sun's seen through my eyes
Diggy-down, down, do-down-down
Diggy-dig-down, do-do-do-roo
Waitin' for a minute 'til the sun's seen through my eyes

You know you need to get yourself to sleep
And dream a dream of you and I
There's no need to keep an open eye
I promise I'm the one for you
Just let me hold you in these arms tonight
I'm lucky to be me and you can see it in my face
Back when I fucked my shit up too many times
Why would I let myself get down in the first place?

Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waitin' for a minute 'til the sun's seen through my eyes
Diggy-down, down, do-down-down
Diggy-dig-down, do-do-do-roo
Waitin' for a minute 'til the sun's seen through my eyes

And so she sat me down and told me that I didn't have to cry
Said I didn't need to get down or feel empty inside
And then told me that she'll love me for as long as she's alive
And well, maybe she's right
'Cause I hate it when I feel like I'm not me
See, I honestly don't even know why
I, I honestly don't even know why

Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waitin' for a minute 'til the sun's seen through my eyes
Diggy-down, down, do-down-down




Diggy-dig-down, do-do-do-roo
Waitin' for a minute 'til the sun's seen through my eyes

Overall Meaning

In Rex Orange County's song "Sunflower," the singer is feeling down and missing his significant other in their absence. He asks them to stay for a moment so he can express his need for them. Even though he knows that he's obsessed with them, he falls to the ground and the other person smiles at him and assures him that he doesn't have to feel empty inside. They promise to love him until they die, and the singer hopes it's true because they don't want to feel like they're not themselves.


The song is about feeling lost without someone you love, and the hope that they will continue to love you back. "Sunflower" is a metaphor for hope and the idea that things can still grow during dark times, like a sunflower at night.


Line by Line Meaning

Whoa
Expression of surprise or excitement


I want to know where I can go
Asking for a place to go when feeling down and lonely


When you're not around and I'm feeling down
Feeling sad and unhappy when alone


So won't you stay for a moment so I can say
Asking for company and comfort


I need you so, 'cause right now, you know
Feeling dependent on someone for emotional support


That nothing here's new, and I'm obsessed with you
Feeling stuck in a routine and overly attached to someone


Then I fell to the ground and you smiled at me and said
Explaining a specific moment in time and interaction


I don't wanna see you cry, mm-mm
Offering emotional support to someone


You don't have to feel this emptiness
Encouraging someone to overcome negative emotions


She said, "I'll love you 'til the day that I die"
Expressing love and commitment to someone


Well, maybe she's right
Considering the possibility that love can provide emotional stability


'Cause I don't wanna feel like I'm not me
Desiring self-acceptance and emotional balance


And to be honest, I don't even know why
Admitting confusion and uncertainty about negative emotions


Tryna keep my mind at bay
Attempting to control negative thoughts and emotions


Sunflower still grows at night
Finding hope and resilience in nature


Waitin' for a minute 'til the sun's seen through my eyes
Taking a moment to gain clarity and perspective


Diggy-down, down, do-down-down
Vocalization without clear meaning


Diggy-dig-down, do-do-do-roo
Vocalization without clear meaning


You know you need to get yourself to sleep
Offering advice on self-care and rest


And dream a dream of you and I
Suggesting a positive aspiration or fantasy


There's no need to keep an open eye
Encouraging relaxation and trust in others


I promise I'm the one for you
Making a commitment to a romantic partner


Just let me hold you in these arms tonight
Offering comfort and physical affection


I'm lucky to be me and you can see it in my face
Expressing self-confidence and appreciation


Back when I fucked my shit up too many times
Reflecting on past mistakes and regrets


Why would I let myself get down in the first place?
Questioning one's own negative emotions and reactions


And so she sat me down and told me that I didn't have to cry
Recounting an interaction in which emotional support was provided


Said I didn't need to get down or feel empty inside
Offering reassurance and encouragement to overcome negative emotions


And then told me that she'll love me for as long as she's alive
Reaffirming love and commitment to a romantic partner


'Cause I hate it when I feel like I'm not me
Reiterating the desire for self-acceptance and emotional stability


See, I honestly don't even know why
Admitting confusion and uncertainty about negative emotions




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alexander James O'Connor, Benjamin Ross Ash

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@Shinn-2105

I want to know
Where I can go
When you're not around
And I'm feeling down
So won't you stay for a moment
So I can say
I, I need you so
'Cause right now you know that nothing here's new
And I'm obsessed with you
Then I fell to the ground
And you smiled at me and said
I don't wanna see you cry
You don't have to feel this emptiness
She said I love you till the day that I die
Well maybe she's right
'Cause I don't wanna feel like I'm not me
And to be honest I don't even know why
I let myself get down in the first place
Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, do-do-down
Diggy dig down, du du du du
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
You know you need to get yourself to sleep and dream
A dream of you and I
There's no need to keep an open eye
I promise I'm the one for you
Just let me hold you in these arms tonight
I'm lucky to be me and you can see it in my face
Back when I fucked my shit up too many times
Why would I let myself get down in the first place
Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, do-do-down
Diggy dig down, du du du
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
And so she sat me down and told me that I didn't have to cry
Said I didn't need to get down and feel empty inside
And told me that she'll love me for as long as she's alive
And well, maybe she's right, 'cause I hate it when I feel like I'm not me
See, I honestly, don't even know why
I, I honestly don't even know why
Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, do-do-down
Diggy dig down, du du du
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes



@m.aidilfitra416

Lyric-->
I want to know
Where I can go
When you're not around
And I'm feeling down
So won't you stay for a moment
So I can say
I, I need you so
'Cause right now you know that nothing here's new
And I'm obsessed with you
Then I fell to the ground
And you smiled at me and said
I don't wanna see you cry
You don't have to feel this emptiness
She said I love you till the day that I die
Well maybe she's right
'Cause I don't wanna feel like I'm not me
And to be honest I don't even know why
I let myself get down in the first place
Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, do-do-down
Diggy dig down, du du du du
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
You know you need to get yourself to sleep and dream
A dream of you and I
There's no need to keep an open eye
I promise I'm the one for you
Just let me hold you in these arms tonight
I'm lucky to be me and you can see it in my face
Back when I fucked my shit up too many times
Why would I let myself get down in the first place
Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, do-do-down
Diggy dig down, du du du
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
And so she sat me down and told me that I didn't have to cry
Said I didn't need to get down and feel empty inside
And told me that she'll love me for as long as she's alive
And well, maybe she's right, 'cause I hate it when I feel like I'm not me
See, I honestly, don't even know why
I, I honestly don't even know why
Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, do-do-down
Diggy dig down, du du du
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes



@afifahaini

Oh, I want to know
Where I can go
When you're not around
And I'm feeling down
So won't you stay for a moment
So I can say
I, I need you so
'Cause right now you know
That nothing here's new
And I'm obsessed with you
Then I fell to the ground
And you smiled at me and said

I don't wanna see you cry
You don't have to feel this emptiness
She said I love you til' the day that I die
Well, maybe she's right
'Cause I don't wanna feel like I'm not me
And to be honest I don't even know why
I let myself get down in the first place

Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waiting for a minute 'til the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, do-down-down
Diggy dig down, du du du du
Waiting for a minute 'til the sun's seen through my eyes



@afifahaini

You know you need to get yourself to sleep and dream
A dream of you and I
There's no need to keep an open eye
I promise I'm the one for you
Just let me hold you in these arms tonight
I'm lucky to be me and you can see it in my face
Back when I fucked my shit up too many times
Why would I let myself get down in the first place?

Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waiting for a minute 'til the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down, down, do-down-down
Diggy dig down, du du du du
Waiting for a minute 'til the sun's seen through my eyes

And so she sat me down and told me that I didn't have to cry
Said I didn't need to get down or feel empty inside
And told me that she'll love me for as long as she's alive
And well, maybe she's right
'Cause I hate it when I feel like I'm not me
See, I honestly don't even know why
I-I honestly don't even know why

Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waiting for a minute 'til the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, do-down-down
Diggy dig down, du du du du
Waiting for a minute 'til the sun's seen through my eyes



@werd883

Lyrics (Enjoy:)):


I want to know
Where I can go
When you're not around
And I'm feeling down
So won't you stay for a moment ?
So I can say
I, I need you so
Cause right now you know, nothing is new
And I'm obsessed with you
Then I fell to the ground
And you smile at me instead

I don't wanna see you cry
You don't have to feel this emptiness
She said I love you till the day that I die
Maybe she's right
Cause I don't wanna feel like I'm not me
And to be honest I don't even know why
I let myself get down in the first place

Keep my mind at bay
Sunflowers still grows at night
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, do-do-down
Diggy dig do-down, du du du
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes

You know you need to get yourself to sleep and dream a dream of you and I
There's no need to keep an open eye
I promise I'm the one for you
Just let me hold you in these arms tonight
I'm lucky to be near you
You can see it in my face
Back when I fucked my shit up too many times
Why would I let myself get down in the first place

Keep my mind at bay
Sunflowers still grows at night
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, do-do-down
Diggy dig do-down, du du du
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes

And so she sat me down and told me that I didn't have to cry
Said I didn't need to get down or feel empty inside
And told me that she’ll love me for as long as she's alive
And well, maybe she's right, cause I hate it when I feel like I'm not me
See, I honestly, don't even know why
I, I honestly don't even know why

I'm trying to keep my mind at bay
Sunflowers still grows at night
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, do-do-down
Diggy dig do-down, du du du
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes



@adihalkahhfi

Woah
I want to know
Where I can go
When you're not around
And I'm feeling down
So won't you stay for a moment?
So I can say
I, I need you so
'Cause right now you know
That nothing here's new
And I'm obsessed with you
Then I fell to the ground
And you smiled at me and said

I don't wanna see you cry
You don't have to feel this emptiness
She said, "I'll love you 'til the day that I die"
Well maybe she's right
'Cause I don't wanna feel like I'm not me
And to be honest, I don't even know why
I let myself get down in the first place

Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waitin' for a minute 'til the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, d-d-down
Diggy dig down, du du du du
Waitin' for a minute 'til the sun's seen through my eyes

You know you need to get yourself to sleep
And dream a dream of you and I
There's no need to keep an open eye
I promise I'm the one for you
Just let me hold you in these arms tonight
I'm lucky to be me and you can see it in my face
Back when I fucked my shit up too many times
Why would I let myself get down in the first place?

Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waitin' for a minute 'til the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, d-d-down
Diggy dig down, du du du du
Waitin' for a minute 'til the sun's seen through my eyes

And so she sat me down and told me that I didn't have to cry
Said I didn't need to get down or feel empty inside
And then told me that she'll love me for as long as she's alive
And well, maybe she's right, 'cause I hate it when I feel like I'm not me
See, I honestly, don't even know why
I-I honestly don't even know why

Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waitin' for a minute 'til the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, d-d-down
Diggy dig down, du du du du
Waitin' for a minute 'til the sun's seen through my eyes

👊👊👊👊



All comments from YouTube:

@virginiajackson5620

Sunflower: “I don’t wanna see you cry”
Best Friend: “I still wanna break your heart and make you cry”

@italianfries8778

The Girl was the one who said "I don't wanna see you cry"
Then Rex said "But I Still wanna break your heart and make you cry"
The Man Got The Talent
The Girl Got The Heart

@88risinggg68

Virginia Jackson yessss 😩

@kerousseau1

aye boys we've got some mix emotions lets just fix this

@scrawnymanson

bipolar

@sjumper13l26

Aye man, he's talking about different girls

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@Shinn-2105

I want to know
Where I can go
When you're not around
And I'm feeling down
So won't you stay for a moment
So I can say
I, I need you so
'Cause right now you know that nothing here's new
And I'm obsessed with you
Then I fell to the ground
And you smiled at me and said
I don't wanna see you cry
You don't have to feel this emptiness
She said I love you till the day that I die
Well maybe she's right
'Cause I don't wanna feel like I'm not me
And to be honest I don't even know why
I let myself get down in the first place
Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, do-do-down
Diggy dig down, du du du du
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
You know you need to get yourself to sleep and dream
A dream of you and I
There's no need to keep an open eye
I promise I'm the one for you
Just let me hold you in these arms tonight
I'm lucky to be me and you can see it in my face
Back when I fucked my shit up too many times
Why would I let myself get down in the first place
Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, do-do-down
Diggy dig down, du du du
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
And so she sat me down and told me that I didn't have to cry
Said I didn't need to get down and feel empty inside
And told me that she'll love me for as long as she's alive
And well, maybe she's right, 'cause I hate it when I feel like I'm not me
See, I honestly, don't even know why
I, I honestly don't even know why
Tryna keep my mind at bay
Sunflower still grows at night
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes
Make it down down, do-do-down
Diggy dig down, du du du
Waiting for a minute till the sun's seen through my eyes

@nicolassetubal

Thank you so much!!!!! 💖🌟

@afterl3931

Tks for thế lyric

@momentsiconic.9984

bless you! <3

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