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- To Try For The Sun Lyrics / with translationsWe stood in the windy city,
The gypsy boy and I.
We slept on the breeze in the midnight
With the rain droppin' tears in our eyes.
And who's going to be the one
To say it was no good what we done?
I dare a man to say I'm too young,
For I'm going to try for the sun.
We huddled in a derelict building
And when he thought I was asleep
He laid his poor coat round my shoulder,
And shivered there beside me in a heap.
And who's going to be the one
To say it was no good what we done?
I dare a man to say I'm too young,
For I'm going to try for the sun.
We sang and cracked the sky with laughter,
Our breath turned to mist in the cold.
Our years put together count to thirty,
But our eyes told the dawn we were old.
And who's going to be the one
To say it was no good what we done ?
I dare a man to say I'm too young,
For I'm going to try for the sun.
Mirror, mirror, hanging in the sky,
Won't you look down what's happening here below?
I stand here singing to the flowers,
So very few people really know.
And who's going to be the one
To say it was no good what we done?
I dare a man to say I'm too young,
For I'm going to try for the sun.
We stood in the windy city
The gypsy boy and I.
We slept on the breeze in the midnight,
With the rain droppin' tears in our eyes.
And who's going to be the one
To say it was no good what we done ?
I dare a man to say I'm too young,
For I'm going to try for the sun.
The gypsy boy and I.
We slept on the breeze in the midnight
With the rain droppin' tears in our eyes.
And who's going to be the one
To say it was no good what we done?
I dare a man to say I'm too young,
For I'm going to try for the sun.
We huddled in a derelict building
And when he thought I was asleep
He laid his poor coat round my shoulder,
And shivered there beside me in a heap.
And who's going to be the one
To say it was no good what we done?
I dare a man to say I'm too young,
For I'm going to try for the sun.
We sang and cracked the sky with laughter,
Our breath turned to mist in the cold.
Our years put together count to thirty,
But our eyes told the dawn we were old.
To say it was no good what we done ?
I dare a man to say I'm too young,
For I'm going to try for the sun.
Mirror, mirror, hanging in the sky,
Won't you look down what's happening here below?
I stand here singing to the flowers,
So very few people really know.
And who's going to be the one
To say it was no good what we done?
I dare a man to say I'm too young,
For I'm going to try for the sun.
We stood in the windy city
The gypsy boy and I.
We slept on the breeze in the midnight,
With the rain droppin' tears in our eyes.
And who's going to be the one
To say it was no good what we done ?
I dare a man to say I'm too young,
For I'm going to try for the sun.
Facts about To Try For The Sun
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To Try For The Sun is written by Donovan Leitch.
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It is first released on October 22, 1965 as part of Donovan's album "Fairytale" which includes 18 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the 1969 song "To Try for the Sun" by the British singer-songwriter Donovan depicts the experience of two characters, the gypsy boy and the artist, who deal with difficulties and uncertainties as companions. Above all, the pair and the others’ judgment do not affect them and they still seek their dreams and realizations, the sun being a metaphor for their goals and desires. The song mainly emphasizes inspiration, empowerment, hope, love, and reflection through its lyrics. At the same time, it points to the significance of youth and ambition, nostalgia and memory, and love and companionship. The lyrics imply the themes of youth and exploration accompanied by some emotions but not directly through any vulgarity, violence, or adult content. However, the themes could be considered a little mature for very young kids, hence, parental guidance might be suggested.
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To Try For The Sun falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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To Try For The Sun song length is 3 minutes and 37 seconds.
Who wrote To Try For The Sun lyrics?
To Try For The Sun is written by Donovan Leitch.
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When was To Try For The Sun released?
It is first released on October 22, 1965 as part of Donovan's album "Fairytale" which includes 18 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind To Try For The Sun lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the 1969 song "To Try for the Sun" by the British singer-songwriter Donovan depicts the experience of two characters, the gypsy boy and the artist, who deal with difficulties and uncertainties as companions. Above all, the pair and the others’ judgment do not affect them and they still seek their dreams and realizations, the sun being a metaphor for their goals and desires. The song mainly emphasizes inspiration, empowerment, hope, love, and reflection through its lyrics. At the same time, it points to the significance of youth and ambition, nostalgia and memory, and love and companionship. The lyrics imply the themes of youth and exploration accompanied by some emotions but not directly through any vulgarity, violence, or adult content. However, the themes could be considered a little mature for very young kids, hence, parental guidance might be suggested.
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Which genre is To Try For The Sun?
To Try For The Sun falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song To Try For The Sun?
To Try For The Sun song length is 3 minutes and 37 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Donovan LeitchRecord Label(s): 2002 Castle Music, A Division of Sanctuary Records Group
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