The 6th track off The xx’s sophomore effort, Coexist features typically minimal but intriguing production.
This song was also featured in the season 2 finale of popular US legal drama, Suits.
[Verse 1: Romy Madley Croft]
I saw you again, it felt like we had never met
It's like the sun set in your eyes I never want it to rise
And what have you done with the one I love?
When I look into your eyes, I see no surprise
[Chorus: Romy Madley Croft]
I always thought it was sad
The way we act like strangers
After all that we had
We act like we had never met
[Verse 2: Oliver Sim]
We make believe
I've never seen your face, you neither me
Don't catch my eye
Don't register a smile
You were more than just a friend, oh, but the feeling
It never came to an ending, I can't bear you seeing
[Chorus: Romy Madley Croft]
I always thought it was a shame
That we have to play these games
It felt like you really knew me
Now it feels like you see through me
[Bridge: Oliver Sim & Romy Madley Croft]
When I see you again
I'll know not to expect
Stay one step away
We won't have to wait
When I see you again
And I'm greeted as a friend
It is understood
That we did all we could
[Chorus: Oliver Sim & Romy Madley Croft]
I always thought it was sad
The way we act like strangers
After all that we had
We act like we had never met
I always thought it was a shame
That we have to play these games
It felt like you really knew me
Now it feels like you see through me
Sunset was written by Jamie xx & Oliver Sim & Romy.
Sunset was produced by Jamie xx.
Romy Madley Croft: “‘Sunset’ is an example of the idea of a kind of song we’re all really into, which is heartbreaking dance music. ‘Missing’ by Everything but the Girl is a classic example of that type of thing. It’s one of my favorite songs.”
Jamie xx: “I was on tour on my own DJing and listening...