Sundown
Veruca Salt Lyrics

you're the pearl in the quicksand
You are the precious thing that I cannot afford to lose; though everything else around me is sinking, you are a gem that can never be destroyed.

you sink without a sound
Your presence and influence are so subtle and effortless, it's as if you disappear quietly without leaving any trace behind.

i'm the girl with the tiny hands
I may seem small and insignificant, but I have the power to create and build something that can grow into something bigger and better.

planted underground
My ideas and aspirations may be hidden or suppressed, but they still exist and are waiting to come to fruition one day.

you're the dream, i'm the dreamer
You are the ideal that I strive to achieve or reach, while I am the one who imagines and envisions a brighter future.

in the dream, you're still around
Even in my most idealistic or unrealistic fantasies, you remain a constant and unchanging presence that I cannot live without.

see the sun falling down (x4)
I am growing increasingly aware that everything, including our dreams and aspirations, must eventually come to an end or fade away.

you're the bleach
You are the one who purifies and cleanses the negativity and darkness that surrounds me, leaving behind a sense of lightness and hope.

when everything went black
During my darkest moments and trials, you were the one who provided me with comfort and relief, when all hope appeared lost.

the relief i found
You were the source of my safety and relief when I needed it the most, which I cannot repay or express fully.

you're the sliver of hope in my lap
You are the small beacon of light and possibility that I hold onto, even in the most hopeless and uncertain of times.

you're soft, warm, round
You are a comforting and nurturing presence that offers reassurance and calmness, which I can cling to during difficult and chaotic periods.

falling down (x2)
The descent or collapse of something, such as a relationship or a dream, is painful and inevitable, but it can potentially lead to growth and healing.

goodnight moon, goodnight mush
A farewell or goodbye to the illusions and fantasies that existed only in our minds or dreams, without real substance or meaning.

goodnight ladies saying hush
The shutting down or quieting of the voices that once dominated or influenced our lives and decisions, in order to embrace new paths and directions.

see the sun falling down (x6)
A final reminder of the beauty and transience of life, and the inevitability of change and loss, as the sun sets and a new day approaches.