Two Suns In The Sunset
Pink Floyd · The Final Cut [1983]
Sinking behind bridges in the road
And I think of all the good things
That we have left undone
And I suffer premonitions
Confirm suspicions
Of the holocaust to come.
The rusty wire that holds the cork
That keeps the anger in
Gives way
And suddenly it's day again.
The sun is in the east
Even though the day is done.
Two suns in the sunset
Hmmmmmmmmmm
Could be the human race is run.
Like the moment when the brakes lock
And you slide towards the big truck
"Oh no!"
"[scream] Daddy, Daddy!"
You stretch the frozen moments with your fear.
And you'll never hear their voices
And you'll never see their faces
You have no recourse to the law anymore.
And as the windshield melts
My tears evaporate
Leaving only charcoal to defend.
Finally I understand the feelings of the few.
Ashes and diamonds
Foe and friend
We were all equal in the end.
"...and now the weather. Tomorrow will be cloudy with scattered showers
spreading from the east ... with an expected high of 4000 degrees
Celsius"
Two Suns In The Sunset
Released on Pink Floyd's 1983 album The Final Cut, 'Two Suns In The Sunset' stands as a poignant reflection on the passage of time and the fleeting nature of youth. Recorded during the band's final studio era, the track features the distinctive synthesizer work of David Gilmour, blending progressive rock sensibilities with a melancholic pop structure. The song serves as a thematic companion to the album's broader exploration of aging and memory, utilizing atmospheric production to evoke a sense of nostalgia. While often associated with the band's earlier conceptual works like The Wall, this recording highlights a more introspective side of their late-period output, cementing its place in the canon of classic rock ballads.