The Sun Goes Down

Thin Lizzy

About The Sun Goes Down

"The Sun Goes Down" was a single released by Irish hard rock band Thin Lizzy, the last single to be released before they split in 1983. It is featured on the group's album from that year, Thunder and Lightning.


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There is a demon among us whose soul belongs in hell
Sent here to redeem us, she knows it all to well
He comes and goes, he comes and goes 
she knows it all too well
But when all is said and done
The sun goes down

She tries her best to leave him, but she is still captured by his spell
She knows now she must deceive him, he knows it all to well
She comes and goes, she comes and goes, he knows it all too well
But when all is said and done
The sun goes down

She comes and goes, she comes and goes
he knows it all too well
But when all is said and done
The sun goes down

There is a demon within us
The sun goes down
She tries her best to deceive him
The sun goes down

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Thin Lizzy

Thin Lizzy are an Irish rock band formed in Dublin in 1969. Two of the founding members, drummer Brian Downey and bass guitarist/vocalist Phil Lynott, met while still in school. Lynott assumed the role of frontman and led them throughout their recording career of twelve studio albums. Thin Lizzy are best known for their songs "Whiskey in the Jar", "Jailbreak" and "The Boys Are Back in Town", all major international hits still played regularly on hard rock and classic rock radio stations. After Lynott's death in 1986, various incarnations of the band have emerged over the years based around guitarists Scott Gorham and John Sykes, though Sykes left the band in 2009. more »

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Written by: DARREN WHARTON, PHILIP PARRIS LYNOTT

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Band History
"The Sun Goes Down" is a song by Thin Lizzy, an Irish rock band that was formed in Dublin, Ireland in 1969. The band was initially led by Phil Lynott, who also served as the group's primary songwriter.
Album Information
The song is included in Thin Lizzy's twelfth and final studio album, "Thunder and Lightning," which was released in 1983.
Lyrics and Themes
"The Sun Goes Down" has been recognized for its lyrical depth, exploring themes of aging, mortality, loneliness, and personal struggles.
Song Composition
The song is notable for its slower tempo and moody atmosphere, which contrasts with many of Thin Lizzy's more energetic hits.
Critical Reception
Despite not being a hit single, "The Sun Goes Down" has received positive reviews from critics who appreciate its introspective lyrics and atmospheric composition.
Phil Lynott's Health
At the time of the album's release, Thin Lizzy's frontman Phil Lynott's health was rapidly deteriorating due to drug and alcohol abuse. Some fans and critics have interpreted "The Sun Goes Down" as Lynott's reflection on his own mortality.
Band Lineup
The line-up for the "Thunder and Lightning" album, including "The Sun Goes Down," consisted of Phil Lynott, Scott Gorham, John Sykes, and Brian Downey.
End of an Era
"Thunder and Lightning" was Thin Lizzy's final studio album, marking the end of the band's active years. The band officially broke up in 1984, a few months after the album's release.
Phil Lynott's Legacy
Phil Lynott, Thin Lizzy's charismatic frontman, passed away in 1986, three years after releasing "The Sun Goes Down." Despite Lynott's tragic end, his legacy lives on in the music of Thin Lizzy.
Live Performances
"The Sun Goes Down" was seldom performed live during Thin Lizzy's final tour, reflecting Lynott's declining health and foreshadowing the band’s eventual dissolution.

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