About the song
Gordon Lightfoot, a Canadian folk singer-songwriter, penned “Sundown” as a poignant ballad about the complexities of love and loss. This heartfelt song, released in 1974, became a hit single and a defining track on Lightfoot’s album “Sundown.”
With his distinctive voice and introspective lyrics, Lightfoot explores the universal themes of love, heartbreak, and the passage of time. Through emotive vocals and evocative imagery, listeners are invited to reflect on their own experiences and emotions.
The opening lines, “I’m a lonely man, living in a lonely house,” immediately establish the song’s subject and set a melancholic tone. Lightfoot describes the pain of heartbreak and the longing for a lost love. The song’s refrain, “Sundown, you’re coming, I can feel it,” conveys a sense of inevitability and the passing of time.
Throughout the song, Lightfoot’s soulful vocals and the song’s melancholic melody create a captivating and immersive listening experience. The song’s ability to evoke a sense of longing and heartbreak makes it a timeless classic.
“Sundown” is more than just a popular song; it is a cultural touchstone that has influenced countless artists and generations of music fans. The song’s heartfelt lyrics and soulful performance continue to resonate with audiences today, making it a timeless and enduring piece of music history.
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Lyrics
I can see her lying back in her satin dress
In a room where you do what you don’t confess
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you been creeping ’round my back stairs
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you been creeping ’round my back stairs
She’s been looking like a queen in a sailor’s dream
And she don’t always say what she really means
Sometimes I think it’s a shame
When I get feeling better, when I’m feeling no pain
Sometimes I think it’s a shame
When I get feeling better, when I’m feeling no pain
I can picture every move that a man could make
Getting lost in her loving is your first mistake
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you been creeping ’round my back stairs
Sometimes I think it’s a sin
When I feel like I’m winning, when I’m losing again
I can see her looking fast in her faded jeans
She’s a hard-loving woman, got me feeling mean
Sometimes I think it’s a shame
When I get feeling better, when I’m feeling no pain
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you been creeping ’round my back stairs
Sundown, you better take care
If I find you been creeping ’round my back stairs
Sometimes I think it’s a sin
When I feel like I’m winning, when I’m losing again