Put the Sun Back
The Coral Lyrics
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Tryin' to hide your tears away
And all the while
I never knew you felt this way
I've loved you from the start
How could we let this come apart?
We've got to put
Through the alleyways
The avenues and dreary days
Your schoolyard eyes
Hypnotizing every time
When we kiss in the dark
Emotion tearing us apart
We've got to put
The sun back in our hearts
Down the cinder path
And through the hedge
Climbing up to the window ledge
Throwing lockets to make a scene
I can't explain, you know what I mean
I caught you cryin'
Tryin' to hide your tears away
But your crippled smile
Will always give the game away
Are we fallin' apart?
Are we just walkin' in the park?
We've got to put
The sun back in our hearts
The Coral's song "Put the Sun Back" is a heartfelt plea for a struggling relationship to recapture the love and joy that once existed. The lyrics begin with the singer expressing surprise and sadness at discovering their partner's tears, which were being hidden away. The singer then goes on to reaffirm their love for their partner and to question how the relationship had gotten to this point. The chorus emphasizes the need to "put the sun back" in their hearts, suggesting that the relationship has become clouded by negativity and darkness.
The second verse of the song paints a picture of the world outside of the relationship, with "alleyways" and "dreary days" evoking a sense of hopelessness and despair. However, the singer's love for their partner shines through, with "schoolyard eyes" and "kiss[ing] in the dark" bringing a sense of light and hope. Yet, the strain on the relationship is still present, with "emotion tearing us apart" adding a note of tension.
The final verse poses the question of whether the relationship is falling apart or if they are just "walkin' in the park." The singer acknowledges the tension and the partner's "crippled smile" as clues that something is wrong. However, the plea to "put the sun back in our hearts" remains, emphasizing the need for the couple to find a way to bring back the light and love that they once shared.
Overall, "Put the Sun Back" is a bittersweet song about the ups and downs of love and the importance of fighting to keep it alive. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, with a sense of longing and vulnerability that is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced the highs and lows of a romantic relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I caught you cryin'
I noticed that you were crying
Tryin' to hide your tears away
You were attempting to conceal your sadness
And all the while
Throughout this whole time period
I never knew you felt this way
I was unaware that you were feeling this particular emotion
I've loved you from the start
I have had feelings of affection towards you since the beginning of our time together
How could we let this come apart?
How did our relationship deteriorate to this point?
We've got to put
It is necessary for us to
The sun back in our hearts
Reignite the passion and warmth we once felt towards each other
Through the alleyways
Navigating through the narrow streets
The avenues and dreary days
Traveling through various routes and gloomy weather conditions
Your schoolyard eyes
Your wide-eyed innocent stare
Hypnotizing every time
Always captivating and enchanting
When we kiss in the dark
Engaging in physical intimacy at nighttime
Emotion tearing us apart
Our feelings are causing us to drift apart
Down the cinder path
Walking along the gravel road
And through the hedge
Moving through the overgrown bushes
Climbing up to the window ledge
Scaling the wall to retrieve access to the window
Throwing lockets to make a scene
Throwing mementos to create a spectacle
I can't explain, you know what I mean
I cannot find the appropriate words to describe it, but you understand
But your crippled smile
However, your forced grin
Will always give the game away
Will inevitably reveal your true feelings
Are we fallin' apart?
Are we gradually losing our connection?
Are we just walkin' in the park?
Or are we simply enjoying a leisurely stroll?
We've got to put
It is imperative that we
The sun back in our hearts
Recapture the happiness and love we used to have for each other
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JAMES SKELLY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Albx
I'm on my girlfriends account...but I want to make it clear I want this played at my funeral! It doesn't get better than this!
piemant1
Man this band is brilliant, extremely underrated.
Paul Dodwell
love this song..one of the most under rated band's ever!!!
No Name
Beautiful band beautiful song that helped me through the toughest part of my life. Thank you boys
King Murphy
Still so bastard good in 2021. One of the best bands to come from our Milky Way
Marc Miller
The best song by The Coral. They shouldn't have let the guitarist get away.
Rikki Wright
@TC AUDIOBOOKS James and Paul are great guitarists but just not quite as creative as Lee and Bill... hopefully they'll get them back for a farewell tour and album when they decide to end it
Oppothumbs M
@TC AUDIOBOOKS Arthur Lee, Bill Wyman?
TC AUDIOBOOKS
They need both Lee and Bill back.
Hannah Learmond
This is one of the most beautiful songs...