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2) Splitsville UK are a punk band from Exeter, Devon
Big Red Sun
Splitsville Lyrics
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Sullen and embarrassed
She drives the bridal carriage now
She's gained only his name
And promises left rusting on suburban lawns
And from his chair he stares at walls
And withdraws into his dream-life
Brokenly discarding a Better Homes and Gardens
She heaves domesticity's weight
On bones that ache from shouldering the load alone
'Cause she could never make a home in the world
Behind his dazed eyes
So she complains he never spent
A single minute in this world
Cause he prefers the one inside his head
And all the while he's never heard a word she's said
Here is the power of dreaming
And here is the lonely call "come home"
Dig me I'm a jet-fuel stunt-car
McQueen and Knievel and son all rolled into one
Big red sun imploding
The lyrics to Splitsville's song "Big Red Sun" tell the story of a woman who got married and now feels trapped in a life of domesticity, while her husband has withdrawn into his own dream world. She feels embarrassed and sullen, holding the reins of her life but unable to escape the weight of her marital promises and the suburban life they have created. She has accepted this fate and the burden of domesticity, but it is clear that she cannot make a home in this world because her husband remains distant and absorbed in his own thoughts. Despite her complaints and attempts to communicate, he is unaware of the loneliness and frustration that his wife is experiencing.
The song juxtaposes the power of dreaming and the loneliness of being trapped in an unsatisfying life, suggesting that even the wildest dreams cannot replace the need for human connection and understanding. The image of the big red sun imploding suggests a powerful force that is both destructive and transformative, hinting that the characters in the song may be on the brink of change, even if they are not yet aware of it.
Line by Line Meaning
She's left holding the reins
She is now in control of the relationship, left to manage it on her own.
Sullen and embarrassed
Feeling sad and ashamed of how things have turned out.
She drives the bridal carriage now
She is responsible for leading and maintaining the relationship.
She's gained only his name
She has acquired only his last name, without receiving any true emotional fulfillment.
And promises left rusting on suburban lawns
The pledges and vows made at the wedding have been forgotten, abandoned to fade away like discarded objects in a lifeless neighborhood.
And from his chair he stares at walls
He spends his time sitting and staring, perhaps feeling trapped and unfulfilled.
And withdraws into his dream-life
He retreats from reality and loses himself in his own fantasies.
She has accepted her fate
She has come to terms with the relationship being unfulfilling, and has given up hope for a better future.
Brokenly discarding a Better Homes and Gardens
She throws away a magazine that symbolizes a traditional, idealized home life that she knows she will never have.
She heaves domesticity's weight
She struggles under the heavy burden of household duties and responsibilities.
On bones that ache from shouldering the load alone
Her body is physically and emotionally exhausted from the constant strain of doing everything herself.
'Cause she could never make a home in the world
Despite her efforts, she has never been able to create a sense of home or belonging in the relationship.
Behind his dazed eyes
Unseen by him, she is struggling to keep everything together on her own.
So she complains he never spent
She points out that he has never truly invested himself in the relationship or the real world.
A single minute in this world
He has been completely disconnected from reality and focused only on his own inner world.
Cause he prefers the one inside his head
He finds more satisfaction and fulfillment in his own fantasies and inner world than in the real world and his relationship.
And all the while he's never heard a word she's said
He is so absorbed in his own inner world that he is completely unaware of her struggles and needs.
Here is the power of dreaming
The ability of the imagination to provide comfort, escape, and fulfillment in difficult times.
And here is the lonely call 'come home'
The longing for connection, comfort, and a sense of belonging, despite feeling alone and unfulfilled.
Dig me I'm a jet-fuel stunt-car
A flashy, exciting, but ultimately empty and meaningless persona.
McQueen and Knievel and son all rolled into one
An amalgamation of various symbols of daring and adventure, all representing a facade rather than real courage or authenticity.
Big red sun imploding
The collapse of the illusion of happiness and stability, and the painful repercussions of the couple's unresolved issues.
Contributed by Grayson M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.