Sundress
Tiny Moving Parts Lyrics


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Sundresses decorate the cabin
You look so beautiful tonight
Everyone is so beautiful tonight

Sundresses decorate the cabin
You look so beautiful tonight
Everyone is so beautiful tonight
Grab my hand
Let's dance like we used to in high school
These are the golden years
Let's spend them holding beers
One hand on the can
One hand in your hand
That's my idea of romance

I love you, at least I used to
I love you, at least I used to

Don't be nervous my love
Just follow your heart strings
I hope they tug to the rhythm of the beat like mine do to me

Sundresses
They decorate the living room like a neon stage
At the happiest place in the world
Until the lights turn off
And I wake up

I'll row my boat a million miles west
Just to brave this rapid current
And meet you up ahead
Separation is a test that I have questioned
On behalf of what risks are worth taking
And what mistakes I can subtract
From this equation

I can't pretend
I'm too god damn desperate
Just promise me tomorrow
We won't regret this

The irony of dehydrating along the sea

I miss you
That will never change





I miss you

Overall Meaning

The song Sundress by Tiny Moving Parts is a melancholic love song that reminisces about the good old days of high school romance. The opening lines capture the moment of the present as the singer describes the cabin that is decorated with sundresses and how his partner looks beautiful tonight. The repetition of "everyone is so beautiful tonight" emphasizes the importance of the moment and how all present are significant to the singer. As the song progresses, the singer reminisces about how they used to dance in high school and how these are the golden years to be spent holding beers. The singer's idea of romance is holding a beer in one hand and their partner's hand in another.


The lyrics express both a sense of longing for the past and a fear of the future, "I love you, at least I used to. Don't be nervous my love, just follow your heart strings." The singer seems to be trying to hold onto their love for their partner, but also acknowledges the possibility that they may not feel that way forever. The repetition of "I miss you" at the end of the song emphasizes that the memories of the singer's love for their partner will never fade.


The image of the sundresses decorating the living room like a neon stage at the happiest place in the world adds an element of nostalgia to the song. The song ends with the line "The irony of dehydrating along the sea" which adds a bittersweet feeling to the song. The singer is lamenting that even though they are surrounded by the sea, which is full of water, they are still dehydrating. This could represent the idea that even though there are good memories to hold onto, time is fleeting and those memories are slipping away.


Line by Line Meaning

Sundresses decorate the cabin
The singer observes that sundresses are adding beauty to the environment.


You look so beautiful tonight
The singer expresses their admiration for someone's physical appearance.


Everyone is so beautiful tonight
The singer feels that everyone around them is looking great tonight.


Grab my hand
The artist wants the person they are addressing to hold their hand.


Let's dance like we used to in high school
The artist wants to relive the memory of dancing together in high school.


These are the golden years
The singer acknowledges that the present moment is a special time in their lives.


Let's spend them holding beers
The singer suggests spending these special years drinking beer and holding hands.


One hand on the can
The artist indicates that they are holding a beer can in one hand.


One hand in your hand
The artist indicates that they are holding hands with the person they are addressing.


That's my idea of romance
The artist expresses their perception of romance.


I love you, at least I used to
The singer expresses that they used to love the person they are addressing.


Don't be nervous my love
The artist reassures the person they are addressing not to be nervous.


Just follow your heart strings
The singer advises the person they are addressing to follow their heart.


I hope they tug to the rhythm of the beat like mine do to me
The singer hopes that the person they are addressing has the same feelings for them as they have for the person.


Sundresses
The singer repeats their earlier observation about sundresses being present.


They decorate the living room like a neon stage
The artist describes the effect of the sundresses in the room.


At the happiest place in the world
The artist describes the atmosphere of the room as the happiest place in the world.


Until the lights turn off
The singer acknowledges that the happy atmosphere is temporary.


And I wake up
The singer signifies that the happy atmosphere was just a dream.


I'll row my boat a million miles west
The artist is willing to go to great lengths to reach someone they care about.


Just to brave this rapid current
The artist is willing to face difficult circumstances to find happiness.


And meet you up ahead
The artist hopes to meet the person they are addressing in the future.


Separation is a test that I have questioned
The singer reflects on the challenges of being separated from someone they care about.


On behalf of what risks are worth taking
The artist considers whether the risks they take will be worth the potential rewards.


And what mistakes I can subtract
The singer considers how they can learn from their past mistakes.


From this equation
The singer seems to be using a mathematical metaphor to describe their relationship.


I can't pretend
The singer cannot fake their feelings.


I'm too god damn desperate
The artist feels a strong sense of desperation.


Just promise me tomorrow
The artist requests a promise from the person they are addressing.


We won't regret this
The singer hopes they will not have any regrets for their actions in the future.


The irony of dehydrating along the sea
The singer ponders on the irony of suffering from dehydration while surrounded by water.


I miss you
The artist expresses their longing for the person they are addressing.


That will never change
The artist acknowledges that their feelings will always remain the same.




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PandaSquared

Sundresses decorate the cabin
You look so beautiful tonight
Everyone's so beautiful tonight

Sundresses decorate the cabin
You look so beautiful tonight
Everyone's so beautiful tonight

Grab my hand, let's dance
Like we used to in high school
These are the golden years
Let's spend them holding beers
One hand on the can
(One hand in your hand)
That's my idea of romance
I love you
At least, I used to
I love you
At least, I used to

Don't be nervous, my love
Just follow your heartstrings
I hope they tug to the rhythm of the beat
Like mine do to me
Sundresses, They decorate the living room like a neon stage
At the happiest place in the world
Until the lights turn off and I wake up

I'll row my boat
a million miles west just to brave this rapid current
meet you up ahead
Separation is a test that I have questioned on behalf
Of what risks are worth taking and what mistakes I can subtract
From this equation

I can't pretend
I'm too goddamn desperate
Just promise me tomorrow we won't regret this

The irony of dehydrating along the sea
I miss you
That will never change
I miss you



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Jimmy Miranda

Extremely underrated band. Hope to see these guys headline soon. Even if it's just a small tour.

Imported TV

Jimmy Miranda small midwest tour including iowa city!!! Crossing my fingers

Julian

Last september they headlined a sold out show in the Netherlands, they are getting big dude, so happy for them. They are absolutely amazing live

patrick

Same I just discovered them and they're already in my top 10. Would love to see them do an intimate venue in Philly Johnny Brenda's

PandaSquared

Sundresses decorate the cabin
You look so beautiful tonight
Everyone's so beautiful tonight

Sundresses decorate the cabin
You look so beautiful tonight
Everyone's so beautiful tonight

Grab my hand, let's dance
Like we used to in high school
These are the golden years
Let's spend them holding beers
One hand on the can
(One hand in your hand)
That's my idea of romance
I love you
At least, I used to
I love you
At least, I used to

Don't be nervous, my love
Just follow your heartstrings
I hope they tug to the rhythm of the beat
Like mine do to me
Sundresses, They decorate the living room like a neon stage
At the happiest place in the world
Until the lights turn off and I wake up

I'll row my boat
a million miles west just to brave this rapid current
meet you up ahead
Separation is a test that I have questioned on behalf
Of what risks are worth taking and what mistakes I can subtract
From this equation

I can't pretend
I'm too goddamn desperate
Just promise me tomorrow we won't regret this

The irony of dehydrating along the sea
I miss you
That will never change
I miss you

Random Black User

Thanks

Katelynn Stenbeck

Just saw these guys a few days ago in Salt Lake City. My boyfriend introduced​ me to this song and this band a little over two years ago. Instantly I fell in love with this song and told him that it was our song. And at the show we were just at, during the song, in the back of the crowd, he legit asked me to marry him. Just wanted to say thanks for doing what you do and making this. ❤

NicDoesDumbThings

Bro that shit made me tear up a lil

Fojjj Fojjj

The drums are incredible

Claus S

I have been with my lady for almost ten years now and this is THE song that i somehow associate the most with how awesome she is. It is so weird this song isn't 9 years old yet, cuz i feel like it has accompanied this whole relationship so far.

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