Under the Sun
Threshold Lyrics


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What do you gain from all that you've done
Everything comes to an end
Ages will go and ages will come
And who will remember you then

All that has been it will be again
What has been done will be done
Clouds will return at the end of the rain
And nothing is new, nothing under the sun

What if I build you a house or a park
What if I bought you a slave
Silver and gold and the treasure of kings
With satin to line your grave

As sure as the dust will return to the ground
Your knowledge will soon be gone
As sure as a man should enjoy what he does
Nothing is new, nothing under the sun





So everything is meaningless and so we carry on
Until we face the consequence of everything we've done

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of “Sun” by Threshold are deeply philosophical and introspective, exploring the transient nature of life and the futility of pursuing materialistic possessions. The song begins by questioning the purpose of all that one has accomplished and the irony of life where everything eventually comes to an end. The theme runs throughout the song as the lyrics lament the fleeting nature of human existence and the inevitability of the return of the clouds at the end of a rainstorm.


The second stanza of the song emphasizes that everything that has been done will be repeated, and nothing is new under the sun. It speaks to the cyclical nature of life, and how the same patterns and events keep repeating. The lyrics also talk about the materialistic possessions and how they hold no value in the grand scheme of things. Regardless of whether you build a house or park, accumulate wealth, or own slaves, nothing lasts forever, and eventually, your knowledge and accomplishments will soon fade away.


In the final stanza, the song concludes by stating that everything in life is meaningless, and we continue to carry on until we face the consequences of everything we’ve done. This line highlights the absence of any inherent purpose in life and the importance of evaluating one's actions and their impact on others. The tone of the song is introspective and contemplative, encouraging listeners to pause and reflect on the transience and purpose of their lives.


Line by Line Meaning

What do you gain from all that you've done
What is the ultimate benefit that you reap from everything you have achieved?


Everything comes to an end
Eventually, all things will culminate.


Ages will go and ages will come
Throughout history, different eras will recur perpetually.


And who will remember you then
In the grand scheme of things, your legacy will fade away.


All that has been it will be again
History paints a cycle that universally repeats itself.


What has been done will be done
Past actions will inevitably recur in the future.


Clouds will return at the end of the rain
The ending of one chapter marks the onset of another.


And nothing is new, nothing under the sun
There is nothing novel under the sun, everything has been the same.


What if I build you a house or a park
What if I offered you material possessions like luxury settings?


What if I bought you a slave
What if I offered you the ability to dominate another human being?


Silver and gold and the treasure of kings
Even the most prized possessions carry only temporary value.


With satin to line your grave
The beauty of material possessions do not affect one's final destination.


As sure as the dust will return to the ground
One's knowledge and legacy will also fade from memory.


Your knowledge will soon be gone
One's insight and intelligence too will vanish over time.


As sure as a man should enjoy what he does
One should find delight in the process to truly make it worthwhile.


Nothing is new, nothing under the sun
Even amidst accomplishments, there is no novelty.


So everything is meaningless and so we carry on
Life can feel pointless but we still press on.


Until we face the consequence of everything we've done
We will confront the results of our past actions sooner or later.




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MATTHEW WEST, MATTHEW JOSEPH WEST, VICKY BEECHING

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