sundown
S Club 8 Lyrics


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Sundown, Friday, twilight in the big town
Party people getting ready now
Somewhere baby
I know you're waiting
The city's vibrating

The city's in a heatwave
Praying for a sunshade
Hoping that the evening
Will chill down the streets

And I'm a little hot too 'cause
I can only think of you
You'll find out what i like

[Chorus]
Sundown, Friday, twilight in the big town
Party people getting ready now
Somewhere baby
I know you're waiting
The city's vibrating
Sundown, the air gets cooler
But my heart pounds
Loud and fast I'm getting ready now
Somewhere baby
I know you're waiting
The city's vibrating

I don't know if you've seen me
don't know if you are dreaming
Hoping for someone
Who can show you who you are

Tonight I'm gonna find you (find you)
Fly in on a breeze and blind you (blind you)
Take you from this clubland
And send us into the stars

[Chorus]

Bring back the f-funk, uh, yeah
Time no need to rush
We can make it right
'Cause we are meant to be, you and i
It's in the air we breathe
All around, all around

Say your longing too
'Cause i will look for you
At sundown
Sundown, Friday
Twilight in the big town (Friday)
Party people getting ready now
(Getting ready now)
Somewhere baby
I know you're waiting
The city's vibrating (sundown)
Sundown, air gets cooler
But my heart pounds (you know, you know)
Loud and fast
I'm getting ready now
(I'm getting ready now)
Somewhere baby (baby)




I know you're waiting
The city's vibrating (the city's vibrating)

Overall Meaning

The song Sundown by S Club 8 is a remarkable portrayal of the characteristic Friday evening atmosphere in the city, with party people gearing up to embrace the night. The lyrics reflect the anticipation and excitement of the singer as they wait for their love interest to show up, amidst the bustling vibe of the city. The song conveys the impression of the city almost pulsing to the beat of the music, with heartbeats rising along with the temperature.


The imagery of the city during a heatwave and the contrasting cool night air after Sundown contributes to the sensuousness of the song, culminating in the idea that tonight, the two lovers will find each other. The lyrics are emotive in their portrayal of the longing of the singer to connect with their paramour and the suggestion that the other party is possibly looking forward to the same.


The use of specific words and phrases in the lyrics perfectly conveys the groovy, party-like vibe of the song. The fast tempo and crisp beats aptly represent the exuberance and eagerness of the city's party people. S Club 8's Sundown is a classic representation of pop music's ability to portray the youthful enthusiasm of city life and the sense of anticipation and excitement that comes with young love.


Line by Line Meaning

Sundown, Friday, twilight in the big town
The sun is setting and the day is ending on Friday in the big city, with a sense of anticipation for the party people.


Party people getting ready now
People in the city are getting ready for a party or a night out with friends.


Somewhere baby
The singer is addressing their love interest, acknowledging that they are out there somewhere, waiting for them.


I know you're waiting
The artist is confident that their love interest is eagerly anticipating their arrival.


The city's vibrating
The city is alive and bustling, full of energy and excitement as people prepare for the night ahead.


Sundown, the air gets cooler, but my heart pounds
As the sun sets and the air cools, the singer's heart beats faster with anticipation of reuniting with their love interest.


Loud and fast I'm getting ready now
The singer is getting ready for a night out with a sense of urgency and enthusiasm.


I don't know if you've seen me, don't know if you are dreaming
The artist is unsure if their love interest has noticed them or if they're just a figment of their imagination.


Hoping for someone who can show you who you are
The artist believes they can help their love interest discover who they truly are and fulfill their potential.


Tonight I'm gonna find you, fly in on a breeze and blind you
The artist is determined to find their love interest and sweep them off their feet with a grand gesture.


Take you from this clubland and send us into the stars
The singer wants to escape the mundane world of the club and experience something magical and transcendent with their love interest.


Bring back the f-funk, uh, yeah
The artist wants to bring back the funky feeling and good vibes to the party.


Time no need to rush, we can make it right
The singer wants to take their time with their love interest and make sure they have the perfect night together.


'Cause we are meant to be, you and I,it's in the air we breathe, all around, all around
The singer believes that they are destined to be together and feels a sense of connection and chemistry with their love interest.


Say your longing too, 'cause I will look for you at sundown
The singer encourages their love interest to express their own feelings of longing, as they plan to search for them at sunset.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS MATTSSON, PAR OLOF ANKARBERG, JOACIM BO PERSSON, NICLAS AAKE MOLINDER

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Comments from YouTube:

@sarahmighell5067

Bro, how this song still slaps, I'll never know.

@DidrickNamtvedt

Just sat here remembering how this was totally my guilty pleasure back then and it's still a total bop! 🕺🤩

@mahshidnikravesh6137

Same!

@ian1746

Yup , love this wee tune

@SouthLightFX

As someone who was born in 1993; I grew up with 90s music much like this, clearly a forgotten era of good music... this IS STILL a tune 7n 2024.

@SouthLightFX

Please read 7n as 'in'...
Small keyboard buttons, fat fingers... enough said there. 😏

@azzabazza3729

The most 2000’s thing to ever exist 😭😂

@jackdriver9227

The background looks like it came out of Original X box games

@McLeanAmy

Such a great song! It brings back so many childhood memories. 

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