Ezra Furman - Take Off Your Sunglasses Lyrics






My baby went out with her family to a ski resort in Colorado
Well she put on her skis and she slid down hill
Yeah she slid downhill in her bright red mufflers
My baby went out with her family to a ski resort in Colorado
And left me all along for a couple of weeks
Well she called me up, she said I love you in the middle of the night
I said in the middle of the night everybody loves everybody else these days
She said oh, in the middle of the day I love you very much
I said everybody loves each other these days

I said I don't ever get to go on any vacations
I said I've gotta go to work every day
I said You get to slide downhill in your bright red mufflers
She said I love you, oh I love you in the middle of the day
And she said

Take off your sunglasses
I don't wanna take my sunglasses
Take off your sunglasses
I said baby the sun is bright
I need my sunglasses

And then I woke up in the middle of the night
One night and I felt so unworthy
I said I woke up in the middle of the night
One night and I felt so unworthy
It didn't bother me too much, I think I am unworthy
And everybody's unworthy of everybody else these days
Everybody's unworthy of everybody else these days
And I don't need to think about things I don't want to think about
She called me up in the middle of the day
She said I love you in the middle of the night
I said In the middle of the night
Everybody loves everybody else in the middle of the day
She said

Take off your sunglasses
I don't wanna take my sunglasses
Take off your sunglasses
I said why don't you take off your sunglasses
She said I already have

I don't want to think about
Things I don't want to think about in the middle of the night
In the middle of the day I don't want to think about
Things I don't want to think about in the middle of the night
I don't want to think about it
I don't want to think about it
I don't want to take off my sunglasses

Everybody's unworthy and
Everybody loves everybody else and
Everybody takes off their sunglasses
Oh baby I don't want to fall into the patterns
Oh baby, she said

Take off your sunglasses
I don't wanna take my sunglasses
Take off your sunglasses
I said that's like me asking you to take out your shoelaces
So she took out her shoelaces





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  1. O.... W....

    I've listened to this song before but this is the first time I've thought about the lyrics and they're actually really powerful. To me, it's saying that you shouldn't build walls around yourself. Be vulnerable and let people love you.


    Anyhow, wonderful song.

  2. T.... ....

    Ezra Furman is so good how is he irrelevant

  3. M.... ....

    Damn, I've never been the type of person to like a song for the lyrics or think about the meaning of them but this song really hit me in the feels. Can't believe I'm only just finding this song cri. 😂

  4. S.... H....

    Schlomo . i don't want take my sunglasse

  5. l.... n....

    Love this

  6. R.... M....

    Cazzo dieci anni fa si vestiva ancora decentemente

  7. i.... N....

    Holy moly! I love that piece

  8. e.... ....

    Puto, el de la banda de homero, que lee

  9. P.... ....

    Reminds me of The Concordes.

  10. L.... K....

    Thank you Netflix` sex education to bring me to this great band 😍😍

  11. J.... ....

    just found out andrew from the redwalls is part of this and loving this

  12. M.... C....

    Sounds like an auctioneer to me.....

  13. H.... S....

    Listening to this song is like jumping in a pool filled with milk and honey. *Sing*alongs forever!

  14. L.... B....

    Liebe mich...aime moi...❤

  15. c.... ....

    he also reminds me of david byrne and a bit lou reed

  16. K.... B....

    How come this audio is better than the Spotify version?

  17. D.... B....

    0:47 Cameraman - Henry Cavill

  18. S.... O....

    Love those sunglasses ...want them so bad 😂😂

  19. T.... R....

    This is pretty awful

  20. A.... ....

    cool idea for a video :)

  21. R.... M....

    I thought this was frank black when I heard. Not disappointed that it's some one else

  22. T.... P....

    Simplesmente nao consigo parar de ouvir..

  23. F.... G....

    Dylan, enfin la résurrection
    Garde les les lunettes !

  24. o.... ....

    Ezra sounds like the singer from violent femmes, love this song!

  25. J.... F....

    This is excellent

  26. U.... P....

    I didn't know Sébastien Vettel can also sing

  27. M.... t....

    "Te ha picado un mosquito" at 0:03

    M.... t....

    Sorry to disappoint you, but it's german and says "Dann kam das Interview" - "then there was the interview"

  28. A.... O....

    I really love this song but no lie it kinda seems like they spent approximately 14 minutes making this music video

  29. f.... ....

    I was searching for this song!

  30. O.... C....

    Is this a reference to that bit in No Direction Home when the interviewer asks Bob Dylan to suck his glasses?

  31. O.... C....

    I love this!

  32. C.... -....

    90 mins with Ezra Furman - Available Sat 28th January

    https://audioboom.com/posts/5526789-ezra-furman-preview-ezra-furman-gives-priceless-answer-to-hard-question

    Here's a quick snippet of the enigmatic and entertaining Ezra Furman giving an hilarious answer to Chris Simpson on the upcoming episode of The StageLeft Podcast. Discusses Donald Trump, writing Lousy Connection, debate alternate versions of Teddy I'm Ready, the heritage behind The Refugee, identity, gives advice to young musicians, and details new material.

    Available for free on YouTube & www.thestageleftpodcast.com, @thestageleftpod & facebook.com/thestageleftpodcast

  33. N.... a....

    This is some of the worst lip sync I've ever seen. Great song, one of my favorites of all time. But the music video is shit.

    N.... a....

    I disagree entirely. I love the style of this video.

  34. C.... W....

    That moment when you listen to the lyrics for the first time and try to decide whether it's a parody of the song or the real thing xD

  35. F.... N....

    I love this so much

  36. L.... f....

    Bob Dylan is that you

    L.... f....

    no, just an imitation.

    L.... f....

    Not an imitation. Wrong word. A similar genre, but by no means an imitation.

    L.... f....

    It's Ezra Furman

    L.... f....

    Definitely not an imitation as TheIc3z said. Similar. And I was indeed feeling a comparison to Bob Dylan. But not as in copy. But as in really great/passionate music that feels good.

  37. j.... s....

    idfk how i got here

  38. F.... D....

    Bad continuity. Sunglasses keep changing colour.

    F.... D....

    that's kinda the point... the song is about sunglasses

    F.... D....

    +JJK McSulliShaw Stupid. Sunglasses don't change colour.

    F.... D....

    Freddy Dingo depends on the time of day

  39. M.... M....

    This is pure bliss! LOVE LOVE LOVE!!

  40. J.... P....

    Toped!!!

  41. y.... ....

    Bob Dylan and Paul Simon

  42. c.... ....

    I just heard this for the first time and had to listen to it another 5 times straight away 😍

  43. M.... S....

    I'm balling my eyes out right now and this song never felt so good.

  44. C.... K....

    Reminds me of Violent Femmes

  45. A.... r....

    dann kahm das Interview

  46. F.... ....

    This is my favorite thing......

  47. L.... ....

    I'm still waiting to find somebody worth taking my sunglasses off for

  48. K.... W....

    Go on then!!!!!!! I dare ya

  49. K.... W....

    Fuking amazing

  50. K.... W....

    This must be one of my favourite songs

  51. K.... W....

    Kenny im 61 and im going to london have a good time

  52. B.... M....

    this song is so fucking good, i listen to it daily ! holy fuck im never taking off my sunglasses

    B.... M....

    Bruno Marino Still listening to it daily? Just curious...

  53. K.... W....

    Kenny im 61 im off to london whats age got to do with anything

  54. K.... W....

    Wow who is this guy

    K.... W....

    He is Ezra furman he is a weird guy no offense

  55. C.... B....

    Music simply does not get any better than this. Pure awesomeness!

    C.... B....

    IKR I love it 🥰

  56. g.... ....

    these rankings are flawed everyone likes everyone's song in the middle of the day.

  57. G.... B....

    Ever feel like you'd take out your shoelaces for someone, and they won't even take off their sunglasses for you?

    G.... B....

    Give nothing but kindness to the world and those around you. If you feel like someone doesn't deserve your kindness or is repeatedly unwilling to give it back, just don't give them any of your time at all. If you're mean or cruel to those people, things will only get worse. Eventually they'll realize the mistakes they've made and will likely try to make amends.

    G.... B....

    @Frank Lynn God damn, came to listen to a catchy song and ended up with some much needed perspective. BE KIND.

  58. L.... M....

    So good

  59. M.... ....

    Tip for you young'uns, The Modern Lovers debut album.You won't regret it!

  60. K.... S....

    "She said I already have"

  61. J.... M....

    my favourite band rite now, how did i manage to miss them b4

  62. C.... G....

    I have a crush on hom!! awesome singer

  63. a.... ....

    Thanks to Jason who showed me that sick tune!!

  64. K.... b....

    I really like these guys .... Do you think at the age of 57 I might appear ridiculous attending their gig at Preston ? I am a  sensitive chap so don't be too brutal.

    K.... b....

    Course not, and I'm pretty sure you wouldn't be the oldest there either :)

  65. N.... M....

    How the hell has Ezra Furman remained a secret quite so long....?

  66. c.... u....

    Fuckin' good!

  67. P.... Z....

    who else thought this is clap your hands and say yeah! ?

  68. T.... S....

    Bob Dylan

    T.... S....

    With a little Lou Reed

  69. C.... L....

    Great song, but I think they should take another run at the music video.

  70. K.... H....

    Killer tune.

  71. J.... H....

    And he's about to go on tour with Wilco and MMJ. Unbelievable.

  72. t.... m....

    ich liebe dieses Lied :-))))

  73. K.... ....

    no...

    just no....

  74. K.... ....

    That's german! "Dann kam das Interview..."

  75. s.... ....

    Hot men! ;)

    s.... ....

    If you look it up on safari he is super weird

  76. D.... G....

    Does anybody have the harmonica notes?

  77. H.... ....

    Good song, but the main harmonica riff is pretty much the Spin City theme tune.

  78. M.... ....

    Neil young and bob dylan sound so good

  79. E.... ....

    and such a good live performer...

  80. J.... ....

    Oh gosh, that made my day! Pure Ownage! :D

  81. G.... R....

    NICEEEE

  82. z.... ....

    HALF OF THESE VIEWS ARE FROM ME

  83. N.... R....

    Videos like this prove that YouTube should an auto-replay function.

  84. s.... ....

    What has Kinski to do with this Song?

  85. R.... D....

    how do people not like this..... ?

  86. t.... ....

    they sound more like nick cave and the bad seeds

  87. t.... ....

    nah they sound like nick cave and the bad seeds

  88. R.... D....

    Saw Ezra playing solo at SXSW. He played very "STRIPPED" down versions of his new songs. Check out my posted video if you're interested. Peace y'all.

  89. I.... C....

    Ezra broke up with the Harpoons. He's doing a solo tour right now and produced a solo album with new players.

  90. E.... H....

    I really wanted to hate this. But it's pretty great.

  91. g.... ....

    Not available on mobiles :(

  92. z.... ....

    this band needs so much more attention than they are receiving.

  93. D.... ....

    Is this about that video interview with the Australian kid?

  94. T.... ....

    @bodobeutlin1000 calm down

  95. Z.... ....

    This is my absolutely favourite song on the world for about half a year [which indeed means a lot 'cause I change them every month, normally!]!
    Thanks for writing awesome music. x

  96. R.... G....

    Who in 2009 told us to "Take Off Your Sunglasses?"