Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

the sun should never set upon an argument

English answer:

you should never let the day end with anger/2 people who are still mad at each other

Added to glossary by Oso (X)
Apr 17, 2005 04:01
19 yrs ago
English term

The sun should never set upon an argument

English Art/Literary Music
Affirmation Lyrics
Artist(Band):Savage Garden

I believe the sun should never set upon an argument
I believe we place our happiness in other people's hands
I believe that junk food tastes so good because it's bad for you
I believe your parents did the best job they knew how to do
I believe that beauty magazines promote low self esteem
I believe I'm loved when I'm completely by myself alone

What does the first line means?
Change log

Apr 17, 2005 04:12: Oso (X) changed "Field" from "Other" to "Art/Literary"

Responses

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you should never let the day end with anger/2 people who are still mad at each other

This is just an idea,
Good luck from Oso ¶:^)
Peer comment(s):

agree Abu Amaal (X) : yes indeed
4 mins
Thank you, Abu ¶:^)
agree RHELLER : make up (reconcile) before going to sleep
49 mins
Yes, thank you, Rita ¶:^)
agree Robert Donahue (X)
1 hr
Thank you, Robert ¶:^)
agree Gayle Wallimann : Yes.
2 hrs
Thank you, Gayle ¶:^)
agree Rafal Korycinski
3 hrs
Thank you, Rafa ¶:^)
agree Kevin Kelly : Yes, and in a general sense, conflict should be resolved as soon as possible.
3 hrs
Thank you, Kevin ¶:^)
agree Marea
3 hrs
Thank you, Marea ¶:^)
agree Krisztina Lelik
4 hrs
Thank you, Krisztina ¶:^)
agree Henrique Serra
4 hrs
Hola Henrique, Obrigado! ¶:^)
agree Refugio : a couple should make up before going to sleep
4 hrs
Hola Ruth, Muchísimas gracias ¶:^)
agree Attila Piróth : Same as "do not let the sun go down on your anger"
4 hrs
Yes, thank you, Attila ¶:^)
agree Aisha Maniar
5 hrs
Thank you, Aisha ¶:^)
agree Asghar Bhatti
8 hrs
Thank you, Asghar ¶:^)
agree humbird : I believe the first answer (before /) is correct. The latter may not be true, as it is not just between any set of 2 people. You can be angry with many people at same time.
10 hrs
I see your point. Thank you, humbird ¶:^)
agree Dina Abdo
11 hrs
Thank you, Hera ¶:^)
agree Alfa Trans (X)
12 hrs
Thank you, Marju ¶:^)
agree mrrobkoc
17 hrs
Thank you, beeboy ¶:^)
agree Will Matter : This idea comes from the Bible, the closest version is quoted by A.P. above. "Don't go to bed pissed off" would be a more colloquial version.
22 hrs
Thank you, willmatter ¶:^)
agree Java Cafe
2 days 8 hrs
Thank you, Java ¶:^)
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Graded automatically based on peer agreement."
+5
6 mins

One should not allow a quarrel to drag on.

In other words, don't go to bed angry.
Peer comment(s):

agree Marea
3 hrs
agree Aisha Maniar
5 hrs
agree humbird : Yes this is more appropriate to the spirit of the lylic. It is about common humanity.
10 hrs
agree Will Matter
22 hrs
agree Java Cafe
2 days 8 hrs
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2 hrs

a couple should never go to bed angry or in a provoked state

should make up before the day is over
Peer comment(s):

neutral Gayle Wallimann : This is true, but the text is more general, it does not specify couples. The argument could be between neighbors, brothers and sisters, friends, and so on...
41 mins
neutral humbird : I agree with Gayle. The lylic is not so specific that it is addressed to a couple.
8 hrs
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3 days 4 hrs

Bible reference

Ephesians 4:26

New International Version (NIV)
"In your anger do not sin: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry."

King James Version (KJV)
"Be ye angry, and sin not: let not the sun go down upon your wrath."
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