SUNSET
boyish good looks Lyrics


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My eyes are fixed
Just above the dashboard
And my hands are clinched
To the steering wheel
As I'm driving home to you

I can't wait to see you
The sun is setting
But my heart still beats for you

Are you waiting up for me?
And are you ready to see me?

Fifteen miles

Ten minutes more
Until I park this car
Under your garage door
And say, "hello"

Are you waiting up for me?
Turn around
Are you waiting for?
Are you waiting for me?





The sun is setting, but my heart still beats for you

Overall Meaning

"Sunset" by Boyish Good Looks is a sentimental composition about the excitement of reuniting with a loved one. The lyrics depict the singer's eagerness to return home to their partner. The use of the setting sun is a clever way to evoke a balance of melancholy and anticipation.


The opening verse indicates the urgency that the singer possesses in driving home to their love. The line "my eyes are fixed just above the dashboard" is a powerful metaphor when driving. The dashboard symbolizes the road, and the singer is looking ahead, focusing only on the journey's destination. The singer's hands are clinched to the steering wheel, representing the excitement felt in anticipation of seeing the loved one.


In the next verse, the singer expresses their anticipation, asking if their partner is waiting up for them. This line may imply that their reunion is a rare occurrence, and the singer is afraid of missing it. However, the simple answer makes the singer's heart beat faster with love and affection.


"Fifteen miles, ten minutes more" - this verse confirms that the singer is close to their destination. It is intriguing to note, though, that the proximity to their loved one does not lessen the exhilaration that the singer is feeling. Instead, it is heightening the sense of urgency and the eagerness to be united with their partner.


In conclusion, "Sunset" by Boyish Good Looks is a song about the excitement that comes from coming back to your love. The sun's setting forecast a melancholic scene, but it further heightens the rush and anticipation of being reunited with someone that you adore.


Line by Line Meaning

My eyes are fixed
My gaze is steady without distraction


Just above the dashboard
My eyes are focused right above the car's instrument board


And my hands are clinched
I'm tightly gripping the steering wheel


To the steering wheel
My hands are tightly holding onto the car's steering wheel


As I'm driving home to you
I'm currently on my way to come see you


I can't wait to see you
I'm eagerly anticipating our reunion


The sun is setting
The day is coming to an end


But my heart still beats for you
Despite the time of day, my love and affection for you remains strong


Are you waiting up for me?
Are you still awake to see me when I arrive?


And are you ready to see me?
Are you excited and eager to see me?


Fifteen miles
The distance I have left to travel


Ten minutes more
The estimated remaining time until my arrival


Until I park this car
Once I reach my destination and park my vehicle


Under your garage door
I will pull into your garage when I arrive


And say, "hello"
I will greet you when I arrive


Turn around
Are you facing my direction?


Are you waiting for?
Are you eagerly anticipating my arrival?


Are you waiting for me?
Are you specifically waiting for me to arrive?




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