Sunday Best
Washington Lyrics


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We get sick when we get started
What you got is what you wanted
I sleep in a lake of navy
I know how many times you played my song

Thirty one, thirty one

And the color of my modern heart
Broken smile, broken heart
I wonder how you ever made it
Holy shit, you sure can turn it on

Twenty one, twenty one, twenty one

Do ya, do ya, do ya know what's
In my head when I'm below you?
Do I, do I, do I know you?
Do I, do I, do I make you hum?

Everybody's got somebody that they're looking for
(repeat)

I want you to make a mess of me
In all my Sunday best, I'll get dressed
I'll get ready.anekatips

Hold it, hold it, hold it steady
I will take the time to make it
Just to give you the chance to break it

We get sick when we get started
What you got is what you wanted
What you got is broken-hearted, broken-hearted
I watch you when you wonder how you ever made it
I start shaking when you shake it
Holy shit, you sure can turn it on

Ah do ya, do ya, do ya know what
In my heat when I'm below you?
Do I, do I, do I know you?
Do I, do I, do I make you hum?

Everybody's got somebody that they're look for
(repeat)

We get sick when we get started




What you got is what you wanted
What you wanted

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Washington's song Sunday Best convey a sense of longing and desire for intimacy with another person. The opening lines speak to the physical sensations that come with the excitement of a new relationship - getting sick when things start to heat up, and finally getting what you've been wanting. The singer then describes their own vulnerability and willingness to be taken advantage of, represented by the image of sleeping in a lake of navy. The repetition of the number thirty one suggests that this is a significant age for the singer, perhaps a turning point in their life where they are reevaluating their priorities.


The second verse continues with images of brokenness, both in the singer's own heart and in their relationship with the person they're addressing. However, this is quickly followed by the recognition that despite all of this, the other person has an undeniable ability to turn them on. The repeated use of the phrase "do ya, do ya, do ya" suggests a desperate need for reassurance and validation from the other person, while the line about making them hum evokes a sexual undercurrent to the lyrics.


Overall, Sunday Best is a song about the excitement and uncertainty of new love, and the complicated emotions that come with it.


Line by Line Meaning

We get sick when we get started
Starting things can make us feel overwhelmed and unwell


What you got is what you wanted
You have what you desired or wished for


I sleep in a lake of navy
I sleep in a place that is dark and feels like drowning in the deep sea


I know how many times you played my song
I am aware of the number of times you played my music


Thirty one, thirty one
Repeated reference to the number 31


And the color of my modern heart
Reference to the current state of their heart


Broken smile, broken heart
Their broken smile is indicative of their broken heart


I wonder how you ever made it
I ponder how you were successful


Holy shit, you sure can turn it on
Impressed by how the person can start something with great energy and enthusiasm


Twenty one, twenty one, twenty one
Repeated reference to the number 21


Do ya, do ya, do ya know what's In my head when I'm below you?
Asking if the other person knows what they're thinking when they're physically below them


Do I, do I, do I know you?
Asking if they really know the other person


Do I, do I, do I make you hum?
Wondering if they evoke any emotional response in the other person


Everybody's got somebody that they're looking for
Everyone is searching for someone or something


I want you to make a mess of me
I want the other person to disrupt my life, emotions, and thoughts


In all my Sunday best, I'll get dressed, I'll get ready
They will prepare themselves for the encounter in the best way possible


Hold it, hold it, hold it steady
Asking to slow down and stay calm


I will take the time to make it
They will take their time to make the experience great


Just to give you the chance to break it
Suggesting they will make themselves emotionally vulnerable to the other person


What you got is broken-hearted, broken-hearted
Reiteration of the idea that what was desired has broken their heart


I watch you when you wonder how you ever made it
Observing the other person when they feel confused about their success


I start shaking when you shake it
Feeling intense emotions when the other person displays their talents


Ah do ya, do ya, do ya know what In my heat when I'm below you?
Repeated questioning of the other person's knowledge of their thoughts while they're physically beneath them


Everybody's got somebody that they're look for
Reiteration of the idea that everyone is searching for someone or something


We get sick when we get started
Final reiteration of the idea that starting things can make us feel unwell


What you got is what you wanted
Final reiteration of the idea that what was desired has been obtained




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daveinprogress3

Love this woman - another great composition and fab clip - she is quite unique but still inspired by the best pop idols going way back to the 60's and 70's, as well as 80's and 90's stars too. I hope she sticks around and can follow up her debut.

orfeocookie

It's a real shame this hasn't been updated more consistently. Where's the other great singles from There There? Why do we only have the audio version of Saint Lo, not the video that was released just after? One of the country's finest singers deserves better.

ash trix

i love this song!!!!

Mariam McDonald

"Do I, do I, do I make you hum?" That's a great line for the modern day romantic. I went to one of Washington's record sell-out gigs at The Corner in Richmond Melbourne last year. If any of you have the chance, check her out. A great aussie female voice!

Jeannie Jeannie

This song totally amazing ,,

ginacpreston

how can this song only have 5 000 views. its like the best song out

karana808

i just discoverd this song and i love it!!!

rockmumof4

this song is awesome, cool stuff xo

Airbourneunicorn

This song is taking over my life! :)

sharni w

Awesome Song

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