Catch the Sun

Doves

About Catch the Sun

"Catch the Sun" is the second single from Doves' debut studio album Lost Souls. The single was released on 29 May 2000 in the UK on 2 CDs and 10" vinyl, and charted at number 32 on the UK Singles Chart. The psychedelic, kaleidoscopic music video for "Catch the Sun" was directed by Sophie Muller. Jamie Cullum covered "Catch the Sun" on his album Catching Tales. "Down to Sea" is an early demo of "Sea Song." The B-sides for CD2 are songs from Doves' previous incarnation as Sub Sub. The versions of "Crunch" and "Lost In Watts" differ slightly from those found on Sub Sub's album Delta Tapes. "Crunch" is an edit, and "Lost in Watts" is an alternate mix omitting some background vocals (which are prominent on the Delta Tapes version). The B-side "Valley" features the piano riff from The Beach Boys' Smile-era songs "Do You Like Worms" and "Heroes And Villains". The song was also featured in the soundtrack of the video game Project Gotham Racing.  


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Every day it comes to this 
Catch the things you might have missed 
You say, get back to yesterday 
I ain't ever going back 
Back to the place that I can't stand 
But I, I miss the way you lie
'Cause I've always been misunderstood
Pulled apart and ripped in two 
But I, I miss the way you lie

Catch the sun, before it's gone 
Here it comes, up in smoke and gone 
Catch the sun, it never comes 
Cry in the sand, lost in the fire 

I never really understood 
Why I did not feel so good 
But I, I miss the way you lie
'Cause I've always been up and down 
Never wanted to hit the ground 
But I, I miss the way you lie

Catch the sun, before it's gone 
Here it comes, up in smoke and gone 
Catch the sun, it never comes 
Cry in the sand, lost in the fire

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Doves

Doves is an English indie rock band, originating from Cheshire. The band is composed of twin brothers Jez Williams (guitar, vocals) and Andy Williams (drums, vocals), and Jimi Goodwin (bass, vocals, guitar). The members started working seriously together after meeting at The Haçienda in Manchester. Doves' unofficial fourth member is Martin Rebelski, who plays keyboards. To date, the band has released four critically acclaimed and commercially successful studio albums, and their first career-spanning compilation album The Places Between: The Best of Doves was released in April 2010. more »

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Written by: ANDY WILLIAMS, JEZ WILLIAMS, JIMI GOODWIN

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12 facts about this song

BAND PROFILE
"Catch the Sun" is a song by Doves, a three-piece indie rock band from Manchester, England. The band is well-known for their melancholic, atmospheric sound.
MUSIC GENRE
The song belongs to the indie rock genre, which is known for its emphasis on expressive, quirky and often intricate music.
ALBUM
It is the second single from their debut studio album "Lost Souls" which was released in 2000.
SUCCESS CHARTS
Upon its release, "Catch the Sun" reached number 32 on the UK Singles Chart.
MUSIC VIDEO
The music video for the song features the band playing the song in a sunny field, which complements the theme of the song.
LYRICAL CONTENT
The song talks about the pursuit of happiness and taking the opportunity to "catch the sun" before it's gone.
SOUND PROFILE
The composition is notable for its driving rhythm and its use of spacey guitars and lush electronic textures, which provide the song with an uplifting yet melancholic tone.
CRITICAL RECEPTION
"Catch the Sun" was met with widely positive reviews from critics, who praised its upbeat musical composition and profound lyrics.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
The Album "Lost Souls," from which "Catch the Sun" is a part, was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize in 2000, showcasing the song's contribution to the album's overall success.
POPULARITY
Even years after its release, "Catch the Sun" continues to be a fan favorite and is often included in the setlist of Doves' live performances.
SONGWRITING
The credit for writing the song goes to all three members of the band - Jez Williams, Jimi Goodwin, and Andy Williams.
USE IN MEDIA
"Catch the Sun" has appeared in several popular television shows, including the American drama series, "Roswell," further broadening its audience reach.

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