Sunsets
The Run Up Lyrics
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All I've ever done is say exactly why I don't want you around
Back then it was nothing personal but now it couldn't be more
There are too many things I know now
I can understand you might wish all of this was yours
This isn't yours
We didn't deserve to be used as your plaything, a chip to be used in your games
In The Run Up's song "Sunsets," the lyrics seem to depict a tumultuous and toxic relationship. The opening lines, "'He's the evil one!' you screamed, drunk and frightened and you haven't even seen what I can do," suggest that there is an altercation between two individuals. The singer acknowledges that they possess a certain power or ability that the other person is unaware of, leading to an element of fear and uncertainty.
The next line, "All I've ever done is say exactly why I don't want you around," reveals that the singer has consistently expressed their dislike or disinterest in the other person. This indicates that there may have been ongoing conflicts or issues in the relationship. The line suggests a sense of frustration and possibly a lack of understanding between the individuals involved.
The following lines, "Back then it was nothing personal but now it couldn't be more / There are too many things I know now," convey a shift in perspective. What was previously seen as a non-personal situation has transformed into a deeply personal one. The singer has gained new insights or knowledge, which has likely contributed to the shift in their stance.
The lyrics then touch upon feelings of envy or jealousy. The singer understands that the other person might long for the things they possess, and admitting jealousy can be a difficult step to take. However, the singer emphasizes that whatever is being desired does not belong to the other person. This suggests that there may have been instances of possessiveness or attempts to control each other in the relationship.
The final line, "We didn't deserve to be used as your plaything, a chip to be used in your games," express a sense of being manipulated or taken advantage of. The singer feels that they have been treated as mere objects or pawns in someone else's games, highlighting a lack of respect or genuine care in the relationship.
Overall, "Sunsets" explores themes of power dynamics, conflict, jealousy, and manipulation within a troubled relationship, shedding light on the complexities and struggles that can arise in such circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
'He's the evil one!' you screamed, drunk and frightened and you haven't even seen what I can do
You accused me of being evil without knowing the depths of my capabilities while under the influence of alcohol and fear.
All I've ever done is say exactly why I don't want you around
My sole motive has been to clearly express my reasons for not wanting you in my life.
Back then it was nothing personal but now it couldn't be more
In the past, my actions were not driven by personal motivations, but now they hold a deeper, personal significance.
There are too many things I know now
I have acquired a multitude of knowledge and insights since our previous encounters.
I can understand you might wish all of this was yours
I can empathize with the fact that you may desire to possess everything that surrounds us.
Admitting jealousy is such a hard step to take, looking for the cause
Acknowledging feelings of jealousy can be challenging, as it requires introspection to search for the underlying reasons.
This isn't yours
I want to make it clear that what you desire does not belong to you.
We didn't deserve to be used as your plaything, a chip to be used in your games
We should not have been treated as mere objects for your amusement, manipulated as pawns in your manipulative schemes.
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Written by: The Up
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