Moment in the Sun
The Living End
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This is the right time This is the right place Living underneath a gray cloud When nothing ever changes I couldn't be any less proud The heart of this town has grown cold I'm gonna get out before I get too old There in a better time than now 'Cause all that we ever hear Is things will be better come next year They never, ever get any better And I don't care what you've got in store Because I'm not gonna wait anymore This is our moment in the sun This is our time to run Because there's nothing left for us here There's nothing left for us anymore So please don't be concerned If we never return Because there's nothing left for us here There's nothing left for us here anymore There's no future for us here in this place And no one ever changes They're all living in yesterday And we never impressed them Maybe we never will We're either running too fast Or standing too still We made up our minds There's nothing now to make us stay 'Cause all that we ever hear Is things will be better come next year They never, ever get any better And I don't care what you've got in store Because I'm not gonna wait anymore This is our moment in the sun This is our time to run Because there's nothing left for us here Nothing left for us anymore Please don't be concerned If we never return Because there's nothing left for us here There's nothing left for us here Well, this is the right place And this is the right time For our moment in the sun Moment in the sun, go And I don't care what you've got in store Because I'm not gonna wait anymore No, I don't care what you've got in store Because I'm not gonna wait anymore This is our moment in the sun This is our time to run Because there's nothing left for us here There's nothing left And don't pretend to be concerned If we never return Because there's nothing left for us here There's nothing left for us here You were born here Will you die here? Because there's nothing left for us here There's nothing left for us here You were born here But will you die here? Because there's nothing left for us here There's nothing left for us here And I don't care what you've got in store Because I'm not gonna wait Around here anymore
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER JOHN CHENEY
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Moment in the Sun" is a popular track by the Australian rock band, The Living End. It was released in October 2006 as part of the band's fourth studio album, "State of Emergency."
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Musical StyleThe song, like much of The Living End's work, exemplifies a unique blend of punk rock and rockabilly. It features energetic guitar riffs and powerful drumming, combined with catchy, melodious choruses.
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Song Themes"Moment in the Sun" contains uplifting and inspirational themes about seizing opportunities and enjoying one's time in the world as truly special and meaningful.
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Chart RankingAlthough the song never released as a single, it still made an impact. Its parent album, "State of Emergency," topped the Australian Albums Chart and was certified double platinum by ARIA (Australian Recording Industry Association).
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Band LineupDuring the recording of "Moment in the Sun," The Living End consisted of Chris Cheney (lead vocals, lead guitar), Scott Owen (double bass, backing vocals), and Andy Strachan (drums).
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AwardsAlthough "Moment in the Sun" didn't win any awards itself, the album "State of Emergency" was nominated for many accolades, including the ARIA Music Award for Best Group, evidencing the substantial creative success of the band during this period.
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Production"Moment in the Sun," along with the rest of the "State of Emergency" album, was produced by well-known producer Nick Launay, who has worked with other big names, including Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds and Midnight Oil.
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Notable PerformancesWhile "Moment in the Sun" wasn't released as a single, it was often performed during the band's live shows, where it was warmly received by the fans.
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In Popular CultureThe Living End's raucous sound has meant that their songs, including "Moment in the Sun," have been used extensively in movies and TV, often to underscore action sequences. The band's popularity in Australia also allowed them to cross over to mainstream success in the U.S.
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LegacyThe song represents a crucial period in the band's career. Despite experiencing a shift in their sound around this time, "Moment in the Sun" assured fans that The Living End's punk rock roots were still firmly in place.
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