Down Came the Sun
Embracing Shadows: Unveiling the Profound Message in Robin Gibb's 'Down Came the Sun'
Lyrics
You'd like to think that you are admiral Nelson
You aspire to be like Admiral Nelson, a figure of authority and leadership.
With a gun, a wife and son
You have a gun, a wife, and a son, suggesting a typical family life.
So why don't you grow up and be a police man
An urging to mature and consider a career as a police officer.
And probably then you'd be with man
Speculation that choosing such a path may lead to a same-sex relationship ("be with man").
Or maybe be a walker with a guitar
Alternatively, you could be a wandering musician with a guitar.
But then you'll stall and start to crawl
Warning about potential obstacles and setbacks in pursuing the mentioned paths.
Down came the sun
The setting of a dramatic event—possibly a turning point or climax.
The world has finally won
A positive outcome is suggested, symbolized by the setting sun.
Down goes the earth
A symbolic representation of the Earth experiencing a positive change.
The stars and the sky knows what it's worth
The celestial elements recognize their value in the world's transformation.
Now, I'm an evil man, I sing a new song
Self-awareness of being perceived as an evil person, despite singing a new song.
But all the same, I'm still to blame
Accepting responsibility and guilt despite the desire for change.
So now I owe my sons an even teaching
A commitment to providing better guidance to one's children.
And on the run for bad is done
Fleeing from the consequences of past wrongdoing.
Down came the sun
A repetition of the earlier setting, suggesting a cyclical nature of events.
The world has finally won
The world achieving a victory or positive transformation.
Boom goes the moon
A sudden, impactful event—possibly representing the moon's explosion.
We wonder why it happened so soon
Reflecting on the unexpected nature of the preceding event.
Down came the sun
A repetition, reinforcing the idea of a significant event or change.
The armies have loaded every gun
An ominous tone, suggesting the preparation for conflict.
Down came the sun
A repetition of the setting sun, possibly indicating the cyclical nature of events.
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