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El Sol
Zwan Lyrics
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and half a soul to go
and all i wanted
was you here next to me
a little sunshine and sympathy
now everybody knows
'cause now i'm feeling up
soon i'll be feeling out so cold
wondering, will you call
and now i'm feeling high
soon i'll be feeling left for dead
sometimes someone saying yes
changes what you'll bet
and all i wanted
was just to hold you close
a little sunshine
just to butter my toast
and your love next to mine
i had to let you know
that we were meant to be just right
heaven sent, not sympathized
by everybody's lie
and now i'm feeling high
now i'm feeling left so dead
kicking up the dust in bed
wondering, i guess
sunshine
sunshine
sunshine
and some tea
and your love
your love
your love next to mine
i had to let you know
i had to let you go so i
could see my lie fade from your eyes
and to my surprise
that's what i wanted
it's all i wanted
it's what i wanted
me and you
sunshine
sunshine
sunshine
and some tea
that's all i wanted
it's all i wanted
that's all i wanted
it's all i wanted
The lyrics of Zwan's song "El Sol" express a longing for a past relationship that has come to an end. The singer is feeling empty and incomplete without the presence of their former partner. They reflect on the simple things that they miss about being with this person, such as the comfort of holding them close and the warmth of their love. Throughout the song, the singer moves from a low point to a high point, experiencing a range of emotions as they reflect on their past relationship and the possibility of rekindling it.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of sunshine and love in the singer's life. They are seeking comfort and happiness through these simple things, and they recognize the power that love and warmth can have in transforming their perspective. However, the final lines of the song reveal a new perspective. The singer realizes that they needed to let go of their past relationship in order to move forward and see the truth of the situation. They recognize that what they really wanted was to be true to themselves and find happiness within, rather than seeking it from another person.
Line by Line Meaning
empty-armed
and half a soul to go
Feeling incomplete and lacking the necessary emotional strength to cope.
and all i wanted
was you here next to me
a little sunshine and sympathy
Desiring the presence of a loved one for comfort and positive energy.
now everybody knows
that i've been hanging down so low
'cause now i'm feeling up
soon i'll be feeling out so cold
wondering, will you call
and now i'm feeling high
soon i'll be feeling left for dead
sometimes someone saying yes
changes what you'll bet
Being in a cyclical emotional state, and not knowing what to expect or how to feel with the uncertainty of a relationship that could go either way.
and all i wanted
was just to hold you close
a little sunshine
just to butter my toast
and your love next to mine
Craving simple comforts and close emotional connection with a partner.
i had to let you know
that we were meant to be just right
heaven sent, not sympathized
by everybody's lie
and now i'm feeling high
now i'm feeling left so dead
kicking up the dust in bed
wondering, i guess
Expressing a strong belief in the rightness of the relationship, and the struggle to contend with outside influences that may try to interfere with it.
sunshine
sunshine
sunshine
and some tea
Longing for the warmth and comfort of sunshine and a hot beverage.
and your love
your love
your love next to mine
Yearning for the emotional connection and closeness of a partner's love.
i had to let you know
i had to let you go so i
could see my lie fade from your eyes
and to my surprise
Recognizing the need to make a difficult decision, in order to avoid continuing to deceive oneself and the other person.
that's what i wanted
it's all i wanted
it's what i wanted
me and you
Affirming that a simple and honest relationship is all that is desired.
that's all i wanted
it's all i wanted
that's all i wanted
it's all i wanted
Reiterating that only a straightforward and genuine connection is sought after.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM PATRICK CORGAN, MATTHEW D. SWEENEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jamesfagan2749
this entire album slaps and I am glad I got a copy when it was released. "all i wanted was just to hold you close, a little sunshine to butter my toast"
@daniellemaddoxsp
One of my favorite lyrics of all time!!
@dbrown3881
I love this song and this album. Jimmy chamberlain kills it on this album IMO.
@michaelkerdock4076
Everything Billy, Corgan, and Jimmy Chamberlin touch turns to gold Zwan is like the Pumpkins on Prozac
@bbyface7145
One of the best groovin songs on the album!
@DaveFL1976
What a great melody and hook. I wish they managed to stick together to pump out some more music.
@bbyface7145
@DaveFL1976 me too. I'm still trying to find articles why Billy hated certain members
@mikeisagodd2121
@bbyface cuz he was pounding Paz but then she started banging everyone else in the group...
@mikeisagodd2121
@bbyface also Paz doesn't like Rollercoasters
@derekmcculloch-hilley6800
Amazing song. AMAZING MUSIC.