“DON’T LET THE SUN GO DOWN ON ME”
This week Elton John performed for the first time at the Glastonbury Festival, and at 76 it was most probably his last performance in the UK.
For me DON’T LET THE SUN GO DOWN ON ME is a powerful ‘inside perspective’ on the human psyche – also an exquisitely beautiful reminder that ‘no man is an island’ [This saying comes from a sermon by the seventeenth-century English author John Donne]. I found Jeniffer Bell’s words below on social media. If Elton John has ever wondered whether his life has made a difference, I invite you to watch, read & listen. This is creative genius par excellence, quintessential, and supreme.
At the time of the song’s creation, Elton was struggling with his life’s pressures, primarily due to his alcohol addiction, depression, and failed personal relationships. While touring in the US, he met someone who helped him sort out his personal issues, and he dedicated the song to that person.
“Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me” is a beautifully crafted ballad that portrays a message of loneliness, isolation, and despair. The song talks about the pain of being alone and the feeling of emptiness that comes with it. The title of the song itself has a deep meaning; the sun represents a day or an era in a person’s life, while the darkness symbolizes the end of that era.
The song signifies the importance of being there for someone, especially in their darkest moments. Sometimes all it takes is one person to care, to be there, to listen, and to understand. The song encourages us to lend a helping hand to those in need, especially when they are feeling alone and helpless.
“Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me” is a profound song that captures the essence of being there for someone in their darkest moments, and how much it means to that someone. The song’s beautiful lyrics convey a powerful message that relates to everyone and encourages us to offer a helping hand to those in need. This is why the song has stood the test of time and resonates with people today, just as it did over four decades ago. It’s a timeless reminder that we all need someone to lean on, especially in our darkest moments.
DON’T LET THE SUN GO DOWN ON ME
I can't light no more of your darkness
All my pictures seem to fade to black and white
I'm growin' tired, and time stands still before me
Frozen here on the ladder of my lifeToo late to save myself from falling
I took a chance and changed your way of life
But you misread my meanin' when I met you
Closed the door and left me blinded by the light
Don't let the sun go down on me
Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see
I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free
But losin' everything is like the sun goin' down on meI can't find, oh, the right romantic line
But see me once and see the way I feel
Don't discard me just because you think I mean you harm
But these cuts I have, oh, they need love to help them heal
Don't let the sun go down on me
Although I search myself, it's always someone else I see
I'd just allow a fragment of your life to wander free
But losin' everything is like the sun goin' down on me