I Don't Believe In The Sun
The Magnetic Fields · 69 Love Songs Pt. 1 [1999]
They say there's a sun in the sky
but me, I can't imagine why
There might have been one
before you were gone
but now all I see is the night, so
I don't believe in the sun
How could it shine down on everyone
and never shine on me
How could there be
such cruelty.
The only sun I ever knew
was the beautiful one that was you
Since you went away
it's nighttime all day
and it's usually raining too
The only stars there really are
were shining in your eyes
There is no sun except the one
that never shone on other guys
The moon to whom the poets croon
has given up and died
Astronomy will have to be revised
I Don't Believe In The Sun
Released on the 1999 album 69 Love Songs Pt. 1, this track by The Magnetic Fields exemplifies the group's signature blend of indie rock and theatrical pop. The song features the band's characteristic interplay between raw vocal delivery and intricate, layered instrumentation, creating a sound that balances melancholic introspection with energetic performance. As part of their discography from the late 1990s, the recording reflects the era's shift toward more experimental indie structures while maintaining the emotional core that defined their earlier work. The piece stands as a testament to the band's ability to craft memorable melodies that resonate through their extensive catalogue of recordings.