Nathan Williams, under the name Wavves, is a noise pop musician and landlor… Read Full Bio ↴Nathan Williams, under the name Wavves, is a noise pop musician and landlord based in Los Angeles, California. He released his self-titled debut LP in 2008 and has since gained notable media attention from the internet, and other areas including Pitchfork and ABC News. After gaining recognition, Ryan Ulsh was enlisted as a touring drummer and Wavves embarked on their first US and European tours. Originally signed to Fat Possum Records, he released his second full-length album Wavvves with them in 2009 and his third album, King of the Beach, on August 3rd 2010.

King of the Beach features a complete rhythm section comprised of Stephen Pope and Billy Hayes, both formerly of the late Jay Reatard's touring band. They toured for almost a year straight until Hayes left the band for some time off. Jacob Cooper, former drummer of The Mae Shi, has since taken his place. After playing the major festival circuit, Nathan started his own record label Ghost Ramp and released the Life Sux EP on September 20th 2011.

On March 26, 2013 Wavves released their 4th studio album "Afraid of Heights" on Mom + Pop records. Jacob Cooper left the band in 2013. Brian Hill (The Soft Pack/The Plot to Blow Up the Eiffel Tower) began playing drums soon after.

Wavves' fifth album entitled "V" was released on October 2, 2015 through Ghost Ramp and Warner Bros. Records.

Here's to the Sun
Wavves Lyrics

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Here's to the sun
Here's to the big one
Here's to the sun

We have a part
We have a big part
We have a part

Here's to the sun
Here's to the big one
Here's to the sun

Here's to the moon
Here's to the big you?
Here's to the moon

We have a part
We have a big part
We have a part

Here's to the sun
Here's to the big one
Here's to the sun

Here's to the moon
Here's to the big you?
Here's to the moon

We have a part

We have a big part
We have a part

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Wavves' song "Here's to the Sun" are quite straightforward and minimalistic. The repetition of "Here's to the sun" and "Here's to the moon" suggest a celebration or a toast to these celestial bodies. The line "We have a part" seems to imply that we also have a role to play in the grand scheme of the universe. And the repetition of "We have a big part" reinforces the notion that our actions can affect the world around us.

The line "Here's to the big you?" in reference to the moon is open to interpretation. It could be seen as a call to acknowledge the significant impact the moon has on our planet, including its gravitational pull that affects ocean tides and other natural phenomena. Alternatively, it could be interpreted as a salute to someone or something significant ("the big you").

Overall, the song seems to celebrate the beauty and power of nature, while also acknowledging our place within it.

Line by Line Meaning

Here's to the sun
A celebration of the sustaining power of the sun

Here's to the big one
A recognition of the sun's size and importance

Here's to the moon
A nod to the complementary role of the moon

Here's to the big you?
A rhetorical question, perhaps asking the moon how it's doing

We have a part
Acknowledgement of our place in the universe

We have a big part
Further emphasis of our role in the cosmos

Here's to the sun
Reiteration of gratitude for the sun

Here's to the moon
Reiteration of gratitude for the moon

We have a part
Continued recognition of our significance

Contributed by Abigail V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.