1. As the first aspect of Cemetary went to its grave, Sundown rose from the ashes, when Mathias Lodmalm teamed up with bass-player Johnny Hagel. Hagel had played in Tiamat, another well known Swedish band. Together with drummer Christian Silver, another member of Cemetary, they started to create what was going to be Design 19, their debut album. The 19 tour followed the album, and Andreas Johansson was recruited to play the guitar.
The second release from Sundown (not counting the digi-pack version of Design 19) was Glimmer. Before this album had reached the market in 1999, some major changes had been made within the band. Most evident was the departure of Hagel, who left to later form Lithium. Andreas Karlsson took the role of playing the bass, and Herman Engström replaced Andreas Johansson on guitar. Glimmer was produced, mixed and engineered by Lodmalm and Silver, and all music and lyrics was written by Lodmalm.
The musical direction was moving further away from metal, which is the trademark for their label, Century Media. The decision to disband Sundown was made and Lodmalm reformed Cemetary under the name of Cemetary 1213 together with Christian Silver and Herman Engström.
2. Sundown was a local Macon band that was in the studio with Paul Hornsby producing in 1970. Recording did not go smoothly, since the band broke up a couple of times during the recording. Paul Hornsby brought in some buddies and wound up finishing the record using names like Bill Stewart (Capricorn Rhythm Section), Charlie Hayward (later of the Charlie Daniels Band) and Chuck Leavell on piano (later of The Allman Brothers Band and Sea Level). Paul Hornsby also played organ. The album has been compared to The Allman Brothers Band and their precursor, The Hour Glass. It's basically old school 60's rock, and at times a little country twang gives away its origin.
4. The Dutch folk duo Sundown released one self-titled album in 1970.
6. The alternative rock band Sundown from Indianapolis, IN, released a demo in 2021. They then released the full-length album Keep Moving in 2022. Their music is influenced by punk, hardcore, and garage rock.
7. The Irish rock band Sundown began releasing music in 2019. Their singles include Deal With The Devil, = Kicking Up a Storm, and Fall From Grace, among others.
8. The funk/soul artist Sundown, also known as Space Cadets, released one single, Spaced Outta Place on Parkside Records in 1981. It was reissued in 2022
Glimmer
Sundown Lyrics
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Why don't you come on down
It's such a lonely town
We offer something quite unique
A one stop for the freaks
If I make you happy it can't be all that bad
It's just you that's kinda sad
No compassion from me
But I'll tell you this much
Your love's to ordinary
No time to care about this
It's over - Dead and buried
Nothing I am likely to miss
There goes another fallen rebel
Another billboard king
Feel the urban string
A blank utopic hidingplace
The legend's saving face
The psychodrama's creeping in
To end or to begin
Whatever was here dies with me
It's all so scary
In these lyrics from Sundown's song Glimmer, the singer is inviting someone to come to a town that is known for being lonely but offers something unique - a one stop place for "freaks". The singer then goes on to talk about how they can't offer any compassion or touch but reassures the listener that if they make them happy, it can't be all that bad. The singer sees the listener's love as too ordinary and has no time to care about it because it's over and dead. They end the verse by saying that whatever was in the town dies with them.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of isolation and despair. The singer is living in a town that is lonely, and they refer to the people who visit as "freaks". They have no compassion or touch to offer, which suggests that they are emotionally closed off. The line "your love's too ordinary" implies that the singer wants something more exciting or unconventional. They seem to lack a sense of purpose and are resigned to the fact that whatever was in the town will die with them.
The line "A blank utopic hiding place, the legend's saving face" stands out, as it seems to suggest that the town is trying to present itself as a utopia, but there is nothing there. The singer sees through this facade and recognizes that it's just a hiding place. The legend's saving face could be a reference to the town's reputation, which the singer sees as a false representation of reality.
Overall, the lyrics of Glimmer portray a sense of hopelessness and emptiness. The singer is living in a town that is lonely and lacks meaning, and they seem emotionally detached from the people around them. The theme of isolation is reinforced by the repeated references to the town's emptiness and the singer's inability to offer any real connection.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a little trip now baby
Let's go somewhere else to escape the loneliness we are feeling now.
Why don't you come on down
Come along with me and let me show you something new.
It's such a lonely town
The current surroundings and situation are very lonely and not satisfying.
We offer something quite unique
We have something different and special to offer.
A one stop for the freaks
Our place is where anyone who feels different and abnormal can feel accepted and understood.
If I make you happy it can't be all that bad
If you're happy being with me despite my flaws and mistakes, then maybe I'm not that bad of a person.
It's just you that's kinda sad
You are the only one who seems sad and unhappy right now, not me.
No compassion from me
I cannot offer you any sympathy or understanding.
Won't feel - Won't touch
I am emotionally unavailable.
But I'll tell you this much
But I will give you this one piece of information.
Your love's too ordinary
Your love is not unique or special, and I need more than that.
No time to care about this
I don't have the time or energy to put effort into this relationship.
It's over - Dead and buried
Our relationship is over and done with.
Nothing I am likely to miss
I won't miss anything about our relationship.
There goes another fallen rebel
Another person who tried to be different and unique but failed.
Another billboard king
Another person who reached fame and fortune but lost their identity and true self along the way.
Feel the urban string
Sense the pressure and tension of urban life and society.
A blank utopic hidingplace
A place that seems perfect on the surface but actually offers no real escape or solution.
The legend's saving face
The stories and myths about a person or thing are preventing them from changing or admitting their mistakes.
The psychodrama's creeping in
The psychological conflicts and issues are slowly taking over and affecting the situation.
To end or to begin
Either this is the end of something or the beginning of a new chapter.
Whatever was here dies with me
Whatever existed in this relationship or situation is now gone and will not continue.
It's all so scary
The uncertainty and unknown makes everything seem frightening and overwhelming.
Contributed by Alex P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.