Discover the story of the song > Catch The Sun – Doves

The protagonist is reflecting on how he used to dislike a certain place and how he missed his romantic partner who he felt understood him even when others didn't. He talks about always feeling up and down and not feeling good, but missing the way his partner used to lie to him. The chorus repeats the phrase 'catch the sun before it's gone' and talks about how time passes quickly and things can be lost, like tears in the sand or smoke in the fire.