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Solitude and Strength: Unveiling Sampha's Poetic Journey under the Burning Sun
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Lyrics

There's no one here for miles

Isolation, solitude, no one around for miles.

It's just me in the burning sun

The speaker is alone under the intense sun.

It's just me, myself, and my gun

The speaker relies on themselves and their inner strength (symbolized by the gun).

Remembering the times

Reflecting on past memories.

Oh, grapes of my vines

Referring to cherished aspects of the speaker's life.

But with family I

Despite having family, the speaker feels disconnected or distant.

I don't have the time

Lack of time for family due to other priorities.

Time to be questioning life

Avoiding deep existential questioning due to lack of time.

(You just gotta be there)

Encouragement to simply be present in the moment.


A mother needs a sons, oh she needs them near

A mother's need for her sons to be close.

We don't need to talk, I just need you here

Emphasizing the importance of silent companionship.

But if you go away, please don't disappear

Request to stay connected even if physically apart.

The heat is making light of a heavy year

The challenging year is lightened by the warmth of the sun.


I really hope there's rainfall

Expressing a desire for rain as a metaphor for relief or renewal.

My hands together, looking at the stars

Observing the stars, possibly seeking guidance or solace.

I really hope there's angels

Hope for divine intervention or protection.

Because the world is turning, turning way too fast

Perception of the world spinning too fast, a sense of chaos.

She says she can't turn tables

A response to someone claiming inability to change their circumstances.

Well I say, "You don't know how well you are

Encouraging the person to recognize their own strength.

Or just how strong you are

Reiterating the unrecognized strength of the person.

You don't know how strong you are"

Emphasizing the person's unknown resilience.


A pillow on your face soaking up those tears

Symbolic imagery of a pillow absorbing tears, possibly indicating emotional pain.

Who's anyone to say you should have no fear?

Challenging the notion that one should be fearless.

A mouth full of smoke really made things clear (yeah)

Clarity gained through difficult experiences, represented by smoke.

You've been with me since the cradle

Acknowledgment of a constant presence or support since birth.

You've been with me, you're my angel

Identifying the constant presence as an angelic figure.

Please don't you disappear

Plea to the constant presence not to vanish.


It's just me in the burning sun

Reiteration of the speaker's solitary state under the sun.

It's just me, myself, and my gun

Reaffirmation of self-reliance, emphasizing the gun as a symbol of strength.

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