Your waves come crashing down
Like a semi-auto trailer
I dive so deep in the sea
To avoid killer whales

A perfect moment here and gone
It has sailed
I'll use a hammerhead to drive
Rusty nail inside

[Chorus]
I'm feeling the sea beneath you, beneath me
I'm feeling the sea beneath me, beneath you

Imagine if our world was blue and weightless
I never meant to do wrong to you
You're my starfish

You moan a tone so low beyond me
A telepathic subsonic frequency
I need a little air for emergency
You have to understand this urgency

I'm feeling the sea beneath me, beneath you
White sand beneath my feet
No brain between my ears
I'm feeling the sea beneath you, beneath me
I know that if I had one
I'd spare us both these years

I'm feeling the sea beneath me, beneath you
White sand beneath my feet
No brain between my ears
I'm feeling the sea beneath you, beneath me
I know that if I had one
I'd spare us both these years

A sea anemone, you're my enemy

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Alien Ant Farm’s “Stranded” take the form of a metaphor, with the comparison made between waves crashing and a semi-auto trailer. This comparison implies that the waves are strong, destructive, and unstoppable, much like a moving vehicle. The next line speaks of diving deep into the sea to avoid killer whales, which in this context could refer to any number of real-world dangers from which one might wish to flee. The idea of avoiding the “killer whales” suggests an element of danger or potential harm associated with someone or something in the singer’s life.

The second half of the verse shifts to a new metaphor and boasts a surprisingly violent image when the singer states that they will use a hammerhead shark to drive a rusty nail inside. The hammerhead is a notorious predator, and the notion of using it as a tool to achieve a goal is a striking image that suggests both resourcefulness and aggression.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase “I'm feeling the sea beneath you, beneath me,” indicating a feeling of connection between two people or possibly between the self and the world. The third line of the chorus presents an intriguing conceptual idea – a world that is blue and weightless, which sets a scene of tranquillity and possibility. The following lyric – “I never meant to do wrong to you / You're my starfish” – suggests a romantic or otherwise intimate connection between two people. The mention of a starfish is a creative and memorable metaphor, implying something cherished and unique.

Line by Line Meaning

Your waves come crashing down
The intense emotions you exhibit when you're upset affect me like the forceful impact of a semi-automatic trailer

Like a semi-auto trailer
'Like a bullet train' - this is an extension of the first line, emphasizing the speed and turbulence of your emotions

I dive so deep in the sea
I try to escape from confrontation and argument by diving deep into the unknown and quiet depths of the sea

To avoid killer whales
Similar to the previous line, this is a metaphor for avoiding danger and harm in relationships

A perfect moment here and gone
The moment when we were happy and in love has passed and can never be recovered

It has sailed
This line reiterates the previous line's meaning but with a sailing-related idiom

I'll use a hammerhead to drive
I'll use all my strength and knowledge to get the job done

Rusty nail inside
To accomplish something but doing it shoddily and cheaply, possibly causing more harm than good

I'm feeling the sea beneath you, beneath me
We are connected beyond our physical bodies and I can feel your emotions as if they are my own

Imagine if our world was blue and weightless
An imaginary scenario in which there are no earthly constraints or restrictions

I never meant to do wrong to you
I never intended to hurt or disappoint you

You're my starfish
A term of endearment, comparing the other person to a unique and special creature

You moan a tone so low beyond me
You express your sadness or disappointment in a way that I can't fully understand or empathize with

A telepathic subsonic frequency
A metaphor for the deep emotional connection between two people that is not easily expressed in words

I need a little air for emergency
I need a break or a moment to myself to avoid a potentially explosive and damaging situation

You have to understand this urgency
I need you to recognize the gravity of the situation and take it seriously

White sand beneath my feet
A peaceful and idyllic image of a perfect beach setting

No brain between my ears
A self-deprecating comment about being stupid or thoughtless

I know that if I had one
I acknowledge my own shortcomings and limitations, and recognize that I'm not equipped to handle this situation alone

I'd spare us both these years
I wish I could turn back time and avoid all the pain and heartache we've experienced as a couple

A sea anemone, you're my enemy
A play on words, comparing the other person to a sea creature that is actually capable of hurting and harming me emotionally

Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: TYE ZAMORA, DRYDEN MITCHELL, MICHAEL COSGROVE, TERENCE MAURICE CORSO

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