Sun
Yes.Toucan Lyrics

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I feel featherweight
As a light wind blew me off the back
And I hit the track
Behind the railway train
Watching my hometown drive away
Reading declining magazines
And backseat driving limousines you know
Young man, be afraid of what you want

Cuz you'll go blind when you see the sun

Cuz I got dreams of my own
Until now stranded in a world unknown
Constrained, crowded on the track of the known road, but you don't know
A fraction of who I could be
And I say
Don't waste time trying to negotiate
With a world who wants a stalemate
Or you'll go blind when you see the sun

I used to be your little only one
With open eyes and my feelings on, yeah
Time to say what's all been going on
Starting over, 1 by 1 conversation
Erase battle lines I used to insulate
Cuz it turns out it's not too late
You'll be fine when you see the sun

And ride the raft right down the waterfall
While all the world went down in flames
I rode the raft right down the waterfall
Came out the other side the same
I rode the raft right down the waterfall
Came out the other side as I, I see the sun

I feel featherweight
Long way to go making brand new tracks
But then there's no way back aboard the railway train
Where I felt like a stowaway
Hiding under porcelain dreams
Avoiding eyes of the regime
You know, I couldn't carry on

While these video game wars found real guns
Cuz you'll go blind when you see the

Overall Meaning

In this song, Yes.Toucan explores the concept of ancient civilizations and their immense treasures of knowledge. The song begins with a reference to the Puranas, which are a collection of Indian texts that contain stories and mythology. From there, the lyrics mention other civilizations such as the Chinese, Central American, and Atlantean, highlighting the vast wealth of knowledge left behind by these peoples. The singer is portrayed as someone who is one with the knowledge and magic of the source and is attuned to the majesty of music, marching as one with the earth. The lyrics then list several names of sun gods from different cultures, bringing together the idea of the different civilizations that have contributed to human knowledge.

The song then shifts to a contemplative mood, asking profound questions about life and death. The lyrics ask whether the leaves of green stay greener through the autumn, whether the color of the sun turns crimson white, and whether a shadow comes between us in the winter. These are questions about the impermanence of life and the inevitability of change. The song then asks whether one child knows the secret and can say it or whether it all comes out without anyone's knowledge. This question highlights the quest for knowledge and the desire to find answers to life's mysteries.

The song's final verse is a meditation on the concept of killing and the human capacity for violence. The lyrics ask where reason stops and killing takes over, whether a lamb cries out before it is shot dead, and whether there are many more in comfort understanding. These questions highlight the brutality and violence that exist in human society and the need for empathy and understanding. The song ends with the repetition of the phrase "along without you," emphasizing the idea that life goes on without any one person, and we are all part of a larger, interconnected world.

Line by Line Meaning

Sol, Dhoop
The sun, worshipped as a god in ancient Indian civilizations

Sun
The central theme of the song, representing the power and wonder of the universe

Ilios
The ancient Greek name for the sun, tying in the idea of different civilizations recognizing the sun's importance

Naytheet
A Mayan name for the sun, further emphasizing the diverse cultural significance of the sun

Ah Kin
The Mayan sun god, who was both powerful and wise

Saule
The Latvian goddess of the sun, showing how different cultures personified the sun

Tonatiuh
The Aztec sun god, who was thought to sacrifice himself each day to bring life to the earth

Qurax
An Albanian name for the sun, continuing the theme of cultural diversity in recognizing the sun's importance

Gunes, Grian
Turkish and Irish names for the sun respectively, further emphasizing the widespread cultural significance of the sun

Surje
A Bengali name for the sun, showing how different cultures recognize the sun's importance even in different languages

Ir
A Hebrew name for the sun, tying in the Abrahamic religions' recognition of the sun as a powerful and important symbol

Samse
A Swiss name for the sun, continuing to emphasize the global cultural significance of the sun

So the flowering creativity of life wove its
The natural beauty and creative force of the world accompanied the recognition of the sun's power and importance

Web face to face with the shallow
This beauty and power stood in contrast to the greed and shallowness of humanity at times

And their gods sought out and conquered, Ah Kin
Despite recognizing the power and importance of the sun, different cultures would still compete and fight for control over its meaning and significance

Do the leaves of green stay greener through the autumn
Questioning the natural beauty of the world and its ability to withstand the changing seasons

Does the colour of the sun turn crimson white
Questioning the power and constancy of even something as mighty as the sun

Does a shadow come between us in the winter
Questioning the effects of darkness and uncertainty on our world and ourselves

Is the movement really light
Questioning the true meaning and nature of light and movement in the universe

And I heard a million voices singing
The song reflects the diversity of human experience and belief, with many different voices contributing to our understanding of the world.

Acting to the story that they had heard about
People often understand and interpret the world through the stories they hear and the knowledge that has been passed down to them

Does one child know the secret and can say it
Reflecting on the possibility that one person, even a child, might hold the key to understanding the mysteries of the universe

Or does it all come out along without you
Questioning the extent to which any one individual can truly understand and influence the world around them

Where does reason stop and killing just take over
Reflecting on the brutality and illogic of human violence and aggression

Does a lamb cry out before we shoot it dead
Questioning the morality and ethics of killing and violence against other living beings

Are there many more in comfort understanding
Acknowledging that many people may feel content with their current understanding of the world, even if it is limited or incomplete

Is the movement in the head
Reflecting on the subjective nature of human experience, and how our thoughts and perceptions shape our understanding of the world

Along without you
Reiterating the ultimate mystery and ambiguity of existence, and the limits of what any one person can truly know or understand

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Harrison Walker, James Berger

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