Moment in the Sun

The Living End

About Moment in the Sun

"Moment in the Sun" is the fourth track and second single from Australian rock band The Living End's fifth studio album, White Noise. The song was released to radio on 25 September 2008 and had its physical (as well as digital) release on 25 October 2008. "Moment in the Sun" debuted on its first week of release (November 2008) at #100 on the ARIA Singles Chart, remaining in the chart for one week.


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2008
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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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The Living End

The Living End is an Australian rock band from Melbourne, Victoria, formed in 1994. The current lineup consists of Chris Cheney (vocals, guitar), Scott Owen (double bass, vocals) and Andy Strachan (drums). The band rose to fame in the late 1990s after the release of their double A-side single, Second Solution / Prisoner of Society. more »

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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."
Musical Style
The 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.
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.
Chart Ranking
Although 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).
Band Lineup
During 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).
Awards
Although "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.
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.
Notable Performances
While "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.
In Popular Culture
The 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.
Legacy
The 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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