Burn Like A Sunset
The Electric Sons Lyrics


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When you wake up.
We'll be strangers in a cold love.
But I know that you'll be moving into warmer light.
O, do you need to wake up?
I said, do you feel like you're hurt,
and you need someone to heal you?
I said, do you feel like you're caught,
and you need someone to free you?
(I said, do you?)
There's something that you've lost,
and I'm hoping that you'll find it.
(I said, do you?)
When you find love,
I hope it burns like a sunset.
Now it's over.
And I hope that you can see me in a warmer light,
if I ever made you feel the lonely nights.
O, do I need to wake up?
I said, do you feel like you're hurt,
and you need someone to heal you?
I said, do you feel like you're caught,
and you need someone to free you?
(I said, do you?)
There's something that you've lost,
and I'm hoping that you'll find it.


(I said, do you?)
When you find love,
I hope it burns like a sunset.
I said, do you ever hear the words,
but you never know their meaning?
I said, do you ever look around,
and never know what you're seeing?
(I said, do you)
When you feel your heartbeat,
and wonder if you're living.
(I said, do you)
I hope that you'll find somebody when you need him.
(I said, do you)
When you find love I hope it burns like a sunset.
(I said, do you)
When you find love I hope it burns like a sunset.
(I said, do you)
There's something that you've lost,
and I'm hoping that you'll find it.




(I said, do you)
When you find love I hope it burns like a sunset.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Burn Like A Sunset" by The Electric Sons convey a message of hope and healing after a relationship has ended. The song speaks to the idea that sometimes relationships can become cold and distant, leaving us feeling hurt and lost. The singer acknowledges that things will be different when the two of them wake up and hints at the idea that they may be strangers to each other now. However, they hope that the person they are speaking to will find someone to heal them and free them from whatever is holding them back.


There is a sense of optimism in the chorus as the singer expresses their hope that when the person they are speaking to finds love again, it will "burn like a sunset," representing the idea of love being an exciting and vibrant force in someone's life. The singer also acknowledges that they hope the person they are speaking to will find what they have lost, emphasizing the idea that there is still hope for them to find happiness and fulfillment.


Overall, "Burn Like A Sunset" conveys a sense of healing and hopefulness after a difficult experience. The lyrics remind us that even when things seem bleak and uncertain, there is always a chance for love and happiness to enter our lives again.


Line by Line Meaning

When you wake up.
When you regain consciousness from being unaware of the reality surrounding you.


We'll be strangers in a cold love.
Our relationship will be unfamiliar and lacking warmth.


But I know that you'll be moving into warmer light.
Despite the current situation, I am confident that you will find happiness and better circumstances in the future.


O, do you need to wake up?
Oh, are you in a state of ignorance or unawareness?


I said, do you feel like you're hurt, and you need someone to heal you?
I am asking if you are feeling emotional pain and require someone to provide comfort and support.


I said, do you feel like you're caught, and you need someone to free you?
I am inquiring if you are feeling trapped or confined and require someone to offer you liberation or solution.


(I said, do you?)
I repeat my question if you are needing help or relief.


There's something that you’ve lost, and I'm hoping that you'll find it.
You have lost something significant and I am wishing for you to recover or rediscover it in your life.


When you find love, I hope it burns like a sunset.
I wish for you to encounter love that is intense, passionate and vibrant like a beautiful sunset.


Now it's over.
Our relationship has ended.


And I hope that you can see me in a warmer light, if I ever made you feel the lonely nights.
I desire for you to have a positive perception of me, especially if I have previously contributed to your feelings of loneliness.


O, do I need to wake up?
Am I the one who needs to open my eyes or become more aware?


I said, do you feel like you're hurt, and you need someone to heal you?
I am asking if you are currently in emotional distress and require comfort from someone.


I said, do you feel like you're caught, and you need someone to free you?
I am asking if you feel restricted or limited and require assistance to overcome it.


(I said, do you?)
I repeat my query if you need help or aid.


When you feel your heartbeat, and wonder if you're living.
When you experience a strong sense of awareness or emotion that makes you question your existence.


I hope that you'll find somebody when you need him.
I wish for you to meet someone who can provide you with support and kindness when you need it.


When you find love I hope it burns like a sunset.
I hope that when you encounter love, it will be passionate and intense like a beautiful sunset.


There's something that you've lost, and I'm hoping that you'll find it.
You have misplaced or forgotten something precious and I am wishing for you to find or remember it.


When you find love I hope it burns like a sunset.
I hope that when you find love, it will be passionate and impactful like a beautiful sunset.




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