Fuel – Sunburn

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The sky was dark this morning
Not a bird in the trees
And silence hung suspicious and anxious
Like a blanket covered scream

And you were gone
You were not there for me
And i cursed the sky and begged the sun to
Fall all over me
This life's not living, baby
Living ain't free
If i can't find my way back to me
Let the sun fall down

All my friends are searching
Quiet, desperatley
Look into their eyes and you'll see the faithless crying
Save me, save me, save me

And what are they to feel
And who are they to be
And what am i to do with, do with me, but let the sun
Fall all over me
That's not living, baby
Living ain't free
If i can't find my way back to me
Let the sun fall down over me
Let the sun fall down

Until my eyes cry out
'Til my head is free from doubt
'Til my lungs sigh right out
'Til I'm wiser

Let the sun
Fall all over me
This life's not living, baby
Living ain't free
If i can't find my way back to me
Let the sun fall down over me
Let the sun fall down

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Lyrics submitted by sawg

Track duration: 03:34

"Sunburn" as written by Carl William Bell

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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    General Comment:This song means the world to me. I'm getting these lyrics tattooed on my arm soon as a constant motivation to myself.

    I think he's singing about the weakness he feels because of something and he feels betrayed and alone, like a weak shell of what he used to be. But in the chorus he makes a promise to himself that things WILL get better and if he can't find his way back to himself and the person he once was, the sun can strike him down and burn him where he stands. He's going to recover or die trying.
    Flag bbchainon January 01, 2013   Link
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    General Comment:I love this song. The sound of it & also the lyrics. What I admire about Fuel is that many of their songs are writing and performed in such a way to gain popular air play. However, I truly believe many of their songs are GOD centered. Sunburn in particular can be interpreted as a "cool break up" song OR as a "Christian Based" song in that a soul that has been saved is beginning to doubt GOD is there for him. Very similar to song Innocent. Both songs are very interchangeable.
    Flag summerskellyon May 11, 2012   Link
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    General Comment:Personally i dont see how this song isnt even more popular. The tune is awesome, especially the beginning guitar and drum intro that gives it a really quiet and eerie feeling. The lyrics are beautifully written as well, i think it really displays a feeling of hopelessness and demotivation in a unique way.
    Flag JonPFon February 01, 2012   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:Until my eyes cry out
    'Til my head is free from doubt
    'Til my lungs sigh right out
    'Til I'm wiser
    just amazing. poetic lyrics. best part of the song
    Flag brooklyn3on July 08, 2008   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:omg best song ever
    for me this song is meaningful i guess it about loneliness that we tried to escape but still there even we dont want it
    Flag onewingedangel11on May 18, 2008   Link
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    General Comment:I think it's about someone who is in a really dark place in their life, feels really alone and is begging for some kind of help to get him out of it.
    Flag dist0rti0non February 07, 2008   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:I agree with everyones opinion on the song. I think this is their best song to date. It is terrific lyrically and the way Brett sings it is as good as most.
    Flag Incubus_Man23on May 28, 2007   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:i think this is the best fuel song i've heard. personally, i think this is a much better song than shimmer, it just got a lot less play.
    Flag big timmyon March 18, 2007   Link
  • +1
    General Comment:I love it, I love fuel because they have alot of passion in what they sing.
    Flag paintbunnyon February 18, 2006   Link
  • 0
    General Comment:amazing Song!!! 1 of the best iv eva heard
    Flag s_h_i_m_m_e_ron January 06, 2005   Link

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