Sunset for Sale
Sunset's Price: Trading Sunshine for Regret
Lyrics
For once I had
Experiencing a moment where I had control or possession.
Everything in my hands
Having everything within my grasp or control.
The credits
Referring to acknowledgment or recognition, possibly in a film or life context.
I saw them rolling up my screen
Observing the credits (acknowledgments) rolling on a screen, likely indicating the end of something.
Oh, curtains
Mentioning curtains, symbolizing closure or the end of a phase.
They were closing up to me
Describing curtains closing, possibly representing the end of an opportunity or experience.
Lights out
Indicating lights out, suggesting the conclusion of an event or situation.
That's how we end the scene
Expressing that the scene concludes in this manner.
Cause I'm selling the sunshine
Stating the intention to sell the sunshine, symbolizing positivity or good times.
For anyone who doesn't
Offering sunshine for those who do not want it to be personal or possess it.
Want it to be mine
Implying a detachment from personal ownership of positive experiences.
Cause I'm selling the sunshine
Reiterating the act of selling sunshine, reinforcing the theme of offering positivity.
And God knows that
Acknowledging a divine presence, possibly relating to the consequences of actions.
This was my crime
Recognizing that the act of selling sunshine was a wrongdoing or mistake.
You're my drug, healing
Describing someone as a source of healing, yet also a cause of concern.
Concern and cure
Highlighting the dual nature of the relationship, with both positive and negative aspects.
Cause old men make old mistakes
Making a general statement about the inevitability of mistakes, especially as one ages.
And I broke my rules for you
Admitting to breaking personal rules for someone, possibly implying vulnerability.
Once upon a time
Referencing a time in the past, introducing a narrative element.
It was the end of everything
Describing a significant ending, possibly of a relationship or a phase in life.
The lens became dark
Depicting a darkening lens, symbolizing a loss of clarity or understanding.
No one could hear me scream
Suggesting a moment of distress or anguish where one's voice goes unheard.
Cause I'm selling the sunshine
Repeating the theme of selling sunshine, perhaps underscoring the persistence of offering positivity.
For those who don't want it to be mine
Reiterating the willingness to provide sunshine for those who do not want a personal connection to it.
Cause I'm selling the sunshine
Affirming the continued act of selling sunshine despite its personal cost.
And God knows this was my crime
Repeating the acknowledgment that selling sunshine was a mistake or wrongdoing.
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