Sea Within a Sea
The Horrors Lyrics
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Barefoot on wicked stone, no light
And sanctuary found never waits around awhile
Marching to the sea
Their dreams stay in the shadows
Their dreams stay firmly rooted in the shallows
See the scraping sky
See my destination there tonight
So say I walk alone, barefoot
On wicked stone tonight
Will you leap to follow
Will you turn and go
Will your dreams stay rooted in the shallows
See the scraping sky
Far beyond the shallows
Far beyond the reaches of the shadows
Though youth may fade with boyhood's cares
New fear will catch us unawares
I know it will
So you might say
The path we share is one of danger
And of fear
Until the end
The lyrics of The Horror's song Sea Within A Sea explore the idea of walking alone and the fear that comes with it. The opening line "some say we walk alone" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as we are introduced to a world where people are walking on "wicked stone" with no light, and where "sanctuary found never waits around awhile". This creates a dark and unsettling atmosphere, as if the characters in the song are in a constant state of danger and vulnerability.
The chorus "marching to the sea, their dreams stay in the shadows" evokes a feeling of hopelessness and futility, as if these people are marching towards an unknown fate without any hope of achieving their dreams. The song speaks to the human desire for purpose, direction and security, and the fear that comes with the realization that we may not find these things in life. The repetition of the phrase "will your dreams stay rooted in the shallows" reinforces this idea of being stuck and unable to move forward, even when we desperately want to.
In the final verse, the lyrics reflect on the inevitability of fear and the passing of youth. The line "though youth may fade with boyhood's cares, new fear will catch us unawares, I know it will" speaks to the idea that fear is a constant in life, and that we must learn to live with it. The song ultimately suggests that the path we share in life is one of danger and fear until the very end, reminding us to embrace the present and not take anything for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
Some say we walk alone
There are some who say that we journey alone
Barefoot on wicked stone, no light
We walk on a path full of troubles and darkness
And sanctuary found never waits around awhile
We never find solace, as it always eludes us
Marching to the sea
We are following the path that leads to the ocean
Their dreams stay in the shadows
Those who follow us still dream but only in the realm of the unknown
See the scraping sky
The sky is so low that it seems like it's scraping the earth
See my destination there tonight
I have found my destination, which is in sight tonight
So say I walk alone, barefoot
As for me, I also journey alone and unshod
On wicked stone tonight
Along the perilous and treacherous path tonight
Will you leap to follow
Would you take a leap of faith and follow me?
Will you turn and go
Or would you leave and turn back instead?
Will your dreams stay rooted in the shallows
Would your aspirations be limited in the realm of the familiar?
See the scraping sky
Still, the sky remains low and as if scraping the earth
Far beyond the shallows
Beyond the limits of the known and the familiar
Far beyond the reaches of the shadows
Farther than where our fears can reach
Though youth may fade with boyhood's cares
As we age, the troubles of our childhood also fade away
New fear will catch us unawares
But new fears will arise that we are unaware of
I know it will
I am certain that it will happen
So you might say
Therefore, you can say that
The path we share is one of danger
The path that we follow together is fraught with danger
And of fear
And it fills us with trepidation and anxiety
Until the end
Until we reach our ultimate destination
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: FARIS ADAM BADWAN, JOSEPH PATRICK SPURGEON, JOSHUA MARK HAYWARD, RHYS TIMOTHY WEBB, TOM FURSE COWAN
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@luiveza
Some say we walk alone
Barefoot on wicked stone, no light
And sanctuary found never waits around awhile
Marching to the sea
Their dreams stay in the shadows
Their dreams stay firmly rooted in the shallows
See the scraping sky
See my destination there tonight
So say I walk alone, barefoot
On wicked stone tonight
Will you leap to follow
Will you turn and go
Will your dreams stay rooted in the shallows
See the scraping sky
Far beyond the shallows
Far beyond the reaches of the shadows
Though youth may fade with boyhood's cares
New fear will catch us unawares
I know it will
So you might say
The path we share is one of danger
And of fear
Until the end
@indiestang66
Best outro with :
-Deerhunter - Desire Lines
-Women - Eyesore
-Pixies - No.13 Baby
-Built To Spill - Velvet Waltz + On The Way
-Foals - Black Gold
-Interpol - PDA
-Pavement - Fight This Generation
-dEUS - Instant Street
-Grandaddy - He's Simple He's Dumb He's The Pilot
-Pond - Midnight Mass
-Minus Story - In Our Hands
-Jaga Jazzist - Swedenborg Rom
-Sigur Ros - Ara Batur
@mourasantos
I don't say this lightly: this song is a masterpiece.
@Pinerocks
Agreed! 👍🏼
@peterdavies6994
Do you still agree with this statement 9 years pas?
@alejandroraziel7814
@Peter Davies It's pretty good though
@verwurster
Do you know "Mother Sky" by Can ... 1970 ?
@SistemasLudicos
@@sauhofer Sería un error decirte que alguna es superior de que la otra, obvio the horrors bebe de ella, pero cada generación defenderá la suya, sea within a sea es un himno para la mía. En el uruboros eterno, claro que es una obra maestra.
@giuseppezevallos426
10 años después, y sigo sintiendo como si fuera la primera vez, larga vida a los horrores!
@PBenoit1738
The Horrors do not get enough credit, great band in my opinion!!
@jacquelineiona1996
I agree
@charliejones9720
Veeery underrated