The Sunshine Underground are an English, Leeds based Indie Rock band. The S… Read Full Bio ↴The Sunshine Underground are an English, Leeds based Indie Rock band. The Sunshine Underground play a variety of punk, funk and indie. This can be seen on their debut single, Put You In Your Place, released by City Rockers on July 18th 2005.

The band currently consists of Craig Wellington (vocals/guitar), Stuart Jones (guitar) and Matthew Gwilt (drums). Three likely lads from Shrewsbury who came together in Leeds. Together, they form the rhythm colossus known as The Sunshine Underground.

The Sunshine Underground sold out London and Leeds venues on their first headline tour, following their successful support slots for LCD Soundsystem and local rave-ups, which earned the group the Live Band of the Year Award at the Independent Leeds Music Awards for 2005.

Their debut album Raise the Alarm, was released on August 28th 2006, after playing Carling Stage sets at both Carling Weekend: Reading and Leeds Festivals.

Put You In Your Place
The Sunshine Underground Lyrics

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I'm on top are you trying to stop me now
I'm on top are you trying to stop me now
I'm on top are you trying to stop me now
I'm on top are you trying to stop me now
I'm on top are you trying to stop me now
I'm on top are you trying to stop me now
I'm on top are you trying to stop me now
I'm on top are you trying to stop me now

I'm on top are you trying to stop me now
I'm on top are you trying to stop me now
I just dont think im coming down
And whats the reasons why you proud
I cant stand to see that side of my face
I need to put you in your place

I'm on top are you trying to stop me now
I'm on top are you trying to stop me now
I'm on top are you trying to stop me now
And i bet you wish i'd disappear

Let you listen to me here
And can't stop to be move out
Well i just down think im coming down
I cant stand to see that side of my face
I need to put you in your place

I'm on top are you trying to stop me now
I'm on top are you trying to stop me now
I'm on top are you trying to stop me now
I'm on top are you trying to stop me now
I'm on top are you trying to stop me now
I'm on top are you trying to stop me now

I just dont think im coming down
And whats the reasons why you proud
I cant stand to see that side of my face
I need to put you in your place

I just dont think im coming down
And whats the reasons why you proud

I cant stand to see that side of my face
I need to put you in your place

Overall Meaning

The Sunshine Underground's "Put You in Your Place" is a song about power and control. The chorus repeats the line "I'm on top are you trying to stop me now" to emphasize the singer's dominance and confidence. The repeated use of the phrase also reinforces the idea that the singer is not going to let anyone get in their way or bring them down. The lyrics speak of the singer's determination to maintain their position or rise even further, no matter who may be trying to hold them back.

However, the lyrics also suggest that there is someone in the singer's life who is not supportive of their ambitions or may even be jealous. When the singer says, "And whats the reasons why you proud, I can't stand to see that side of my face," it implies that whatever is making the other person proud is something the singer dislikes about themselves. They need to "put you in your place," which means to assert their power over the other person and prove that they are the one in control.

The song's upbeat tempo and energetic instrumentation contrast with the darker tone of the lyrics. This creates an interesting tension that adds to the song's overall impact. "Put You in Your Place" is a powerful and anthemic song that captures the struggles and triumphs of those rising to the top.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm on top are you trying to stop me now
I am currently at the top and you are attempting to prevent me from remaining there.

And i bet you wish i'd disappear
I assume you would rather I vanish completely.

Let you listen to me here
Allow me to speak to you in this moment.

And can't stop to be move out
I cannot be moved from my current state or position.

I just dont think im coming down
I believe that I will not fall or lose my current status.

And whats the reasons why you proud
What is the cause of your feelings of pride?

I cant stand to see that side of my face
I am unable to tolerate viewing the undesirable aspects of myself.

I need to put you in your place
It is necessary for me to establish your proper rank or status in relation to myself.

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