Lyrics to Sunset
Lyrics to the song Sunset as recorded by Roxy Music.
(Ferry)
Oh look at the sun - it's all a-glow
Slow burning star - sinking low
Heaven knows where you go
Out of sight, out of minds eye, no
Aw such a shame - you must leave
All day long you were a friend to me
Still - the moon's company
Until morning when larks will sing
Horizon's appointment you'll keep
For sunswept flamingos must sleep
Scenes like these from my dreams
Cover cutting-room floors all over .....
Warm heart we spin slowly from view
Why are you sad - do you disapprove?
How we've wasted our time
Sunset - end of my day - my decline
Postscript you trace colours the sky
Red-letter light fades, is filed away
Sunburst fingers you raise
One last sigh of farewell - goodbye
Sunset
Album Track
Sunset is the closing track on Roxy Music's Stranded album, This song is as near as you will get to Roxy Music "Unplugged" due to its sparse arrangement. The track features string bass by Chris Laurence (mispelt as Lawrence on the sleeve).
Bryan performed this song live for the first time 26 years later on his As Time Goes By tour in 1999.
Song Musicians
- Andy Mackay Oboe and Saxophone (& Treatments)
- Bryan Ferry Voice And Piano
- Eddie Jobson Violin Synthesizer and Keyboards
- Paul Thompson Drums And Timpani
- Phil Manzanera Guitar (& Treatments)
- Chris Laurence String Bass