The Miracals is an indie “beach rock” quartet comprised of four college stu… Read Full Bio ↴The Miracals is an indie “beach rock” quartet comprised of four college students from a university in Los Angeles, CA. They used to be known as "The Smiles" but were forced to change their name for legal reasons.

Will Sturgeon and John McGrath met in 2009 at the University of Southern California. They wrote songs together in their dorm rooms until, in September of 2009, Brendan Kirlin joined them on guitar and Mark Edwards joined them on drums. Will picked up the bass, and the four began playing house parties at USC. They slowly became one of the “go-to” bands on campus, and were selected as the only student band to play KSCR’s annual music fest. They also landed a spot at one of UCSD’s biggest music festivals, Muirstock. As The Smiles grew together over the next few months, they started recording their debut EP, Hermosa. To do this, they set a goal of $2000 to raise on the brilliant fund-raising website Kickstarter, reaching and exceeding their goal in under 24 hours.

Hermosa - EP came out in May 2010. The title of this 6-song EP originates from the city where it was recorded, Hermosa Beach, CA. Their friend Michael Peha recorded them in his basement; so they got to watch Planet Earth and eat pizza while recording near the beach. Sweet. These six songs are a good introduction to The Smiles. These songs introduced The Smiles to themselves. Deep.

In 2010, though The Smiles had just released their debut EP, the nature of the college lifestyle forced The Smiles into a two-month summer hiatus. The Smiles planned to ride the strength of their debut EP when they reconvened in Los Angeles in August 2010. The band has since played many commercial venues and left a trail of broken hearts behind them, but in a good way.

The Smiles released another EP, Mary, Christmas Baby in December of 2010.

Sun
The Miracals Lyrics

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Lay down my arms
So you can't complain
Complain about me
I said I'm sorry
Said I'm sorry
One or too many times
Wait for me here
I thought I said sorry

Won't you forgive me
I said I'm sorry
I said I'm sorry

The day that I met you
I can't forget dear
'Causes I want you more and more
Each day that you're here, you're here
Lay down your arms
I've done all that I can
Can I take it back
I'd take it all back if I could, I would
I made a mistake
Wait for me dear
Please don't tell me you're done
I'll tie down the sun
I said come to me
I said I'm sorry

The day that I met you
I can't forget dear
'Cause I want you more and more
Each day that you're here, you're here

Oh the weight won't fade away
Won't you please cooperate
Oh the weight won't fade away
Won't you please cooperate

The day that I met you,
I can't forget dear
'Cause I want you more and more
Each day that you're near
The day that I met you,
I can't forget dear

'Cause I want you more and more
Each day that you're near

Overall Meaning

The Miracals' song "Sun" is a soulful and apologetic piece about a person trying to make amends and win back the trust and forgiveness of someone they love. The song opens with the singer saying they will "lay down my arms / so you can't complain / complain about me", indicating a willingness to surrender and admit their mistakes. They plead for forgiveness, saying "I said I'm sorry / One or too many times / Wait for me here / I thought I said sorry / Won't you forgive me / I said I'm sorry / I said I'm sorry". They also express their longing for the person they hurt, saying that they want them more and more each day.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's regret and desire to make things right, as they say they would take back everything they did wrong if they could. They ask the person to wait for them and not give up, saying "Please don't tell me you're done / I'll tie down the sun / I said come to me / I said I'm sorry". The song ends with the repetition of the opening verse, followed by the lines "Oh the weight won't fade away / Won't you please cooperate", highlighting the weight of their mistakes and the importance of the other person's cooperation in forgiving them.

Overall, "Sun" is a poignant and emotive song that captures the pain and regret of hurting someone deeply and the effort and humility required to make things right.

Line by Line Meaning

Lay down my arms
I surrender and give up my defense to avoid any complaints from you.

So you can't complain
I'm doing this to prevent you from having any reason to criticize me.

Complain about me
I don't want you to have any grievances or negative opinions about me.

I said I'm sorry
I've apologized for my wrongdoings.

Said I'm sorry
This is a repeated admission of my remorse.

One or too many times
Perhaps, I've already apologized more than necessary.

Wait for me here
Please stay and give me a chance to express my regrets.

I thought I said sorry
I'm not sure if I've apologized enough or effectively.

Won't you forgive me
I am asking you to pardon me for my mistakes.

I said I'm sorry
This is a repetition of my admission of guilt and desire for forgiveness.

The day that I met you
The moment our paths crossed.

I can't forget dear
You left an indelible mark on me.

'Causes I want you more and more
My desire for you grows with each passing moment.

Each day that you're here, you're here
Your presence brings me happiness and joy.

Lay down your arms
I'm asking you to let go of your defenses and resistance.

I've done all that I can
I have exhausted all possible efforts and options.

Can I take it back
I wish I could undo my error or make amends.

I'd take it all back if I could, I would
I deeply regret my actions and would change them if possible.

I made a mistake
I admit to my fault or wrongdoing.

Wait for me dear
Please be patient with me and give me another chance.

Please don't tell me you're done
I hope you're not ending things between us.

I'll tie down the sun
I'll do the impossible to make things right or keep us together.

I said come to me
I'm inviting you to approach me or reconcile with me.

I said I'm sorry
I am repeating my admission of guilt and asking for forgiveness.

The day that I met you
The moment our paths crossed.

I can't forget dear
You left an indelible mark on me.

'Cause I want you more and more
My desire for you grows with each passing moment.

Each day that you're here, you're here
Your presence brings me happiness and joy.

Oh the weight won't fade away
The burden of my mistake or guilt lingers.

Won't you please cooperate
I'm asking for your understanding or support through this difficult time.

Oh the weight won't fade away
The burden of my mistake or guilt lingers.

Won't you please cooperate
I'm asking for your understanding or support through this difficult time.

The day that I met you,
The moment our paths crossed.

I can't forget dear
You left an indelible mark on me.

'Cause I want you more and more
My desire for you grows with each passing moment.

Each day that you're near
Your proximity brings me joy and happiness.

Lyrics © ANGRY MOB MUSIC LLC
Written by: John Peter Gudenzi, William Timothy George Sturgeon, Mark Alan Edwards, Michael Brendan Kirlin

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