About the song
Remember those long, lazy summer days when the sun would slowly dip below the horizon, casting a warm glow on everything it touched? If you do, then you’re already halfway to understanding the magic of Gordon Lightfoot’s 1974 hit, “Sundown”.
Released in the heart of the 1970s, a decade marked by significant social and cultural changes, “Sundown” offered a much-needed respite. It’s a song that evokes a sense of nostalgia, inviting listeners to reminisce about simpler times. With its gentle acoustic guitar strumming and Lightfoot’s soothing vocals, the song transports us to a place of tranquility and reflection.
The lyrics of “Sundown” paint a vivid picture of a romantic encounter set against the backdrop of a fading day. Lightfoot’s storytelling abilities are on full display as he weaves a tale of love, loss, and longing. The song’s repetitive chorus, “Sundown, you’re going down,” serves as a poignant reminder of the fleeting nature of time and the inevitability of change.
What makes “Sundown” so special? Perhaps it’s the simplicity of its message or the universality of its themes. Or maybe it’s the way Lightfoot’s voice seems to caress the listener’s ears. Whatever the reason, there’s no denying that this song has stood the test of time.
Reaching number one on both the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and the easy listening charts in 1974, “Sundown” was a commercial and critical success. It remains one of Lightfoot’s most beloved songs and a staple of classic rock radio stations worldwide.
If you’re a fan of heartfelt ballads or simply looking for a song to relax to, then “Sundown” is definitely worth a listen. It’s a timeless piece of music that continues to resonate with audiences of all ages.
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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