On the Sea
Beach House Lyrics
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Our bodies stopped the spirit leaving
Wouldn't you like to know how far you've got left to go
Somebody's child
Nobody made you
It's not what you stole, it's what they gave you
In or out, you go
In your silence, your soul
Would you rather go unwilling?
The heart is full and now it's spilling
Barreling down the steps
Only a moment left
In hind of sight no peace of mind
Where you begin and I'm defined
Daughter of unconscious fate
Time will tell, in spite of me
In hind of sight no peace of mind
Where it begins and we'll be fine
Shadows bend and suddenly
The world becomes
And swallows me in, me in
Whistle to a friend
Gentle 'til the end
Any way in a name
She takes shape just the same
The first verse of "On the Sea" by Beach House talks about being out on the sea and being forgiven for something. The line "our bodies stopped the spirit leaving" implies that they were on the brink of death and their bodies saved their spirits. The next line "wouldn't you like to know how far you've got left to go" could either refer to their physical location on the sea or their mortality. It's a contemplation of one's existence and how much more life they have left to live.
The second verse might be about someone who was born into a certain situation or lifestyle that they didn't choose. It's a comment on nature versus nurture and how someone's upbringing affects their life choices. The line "it's not what you stole, it's what they gave you" implies that somebody's life has been predetermined for them, whether it's their family's wealth or poverty, their race, or their geography. The following line "in or out, you go in your silence, your soul" suggests that somebody's spirit or soul goes with them regardless of their circumstances.
The rest of the song talks about how time goes by quickly, and before we know it, it's the end of our lives. There's no peace of mind when we're contemplating our own mortality. It's a scary thought, and we'd rather not think about it. However, time waits for no one, and it's a reminder that we should live in the present and enjoy life while we can.
Line by Line Meaning
Out on the sea we'd be forgiven
Being away from land makes us feel safe from all our troubles and we would feel as though we are being forgiven for everything.
Our bodies stopped the spirit leaving
The calming effect of the sea helps us slow down and live in the moment with our spirits being calm and tranquil.
Wouldn't you like to know how far you've got left to go
The journey of life is such a mystery that we would love to know just how much farther we have to go to reach the end.
Somebody's child
We are all children of somebody, and we all deserve to be loved and cherished.
Nobody made you
Although we are all somebody's child, nobody has the right to tell us how to live our lives or what decisions to make.
It's not what you stole, it's what they gave you
What we take from this world is not as important as what we are given, whether it be love, kindness or memories.
In or out, you go
Life is all about choices, and we have to make the decision to either move forward or stay in the same place.
In your silence, your soul
Sometimes, our actions speak louder than our words, and our soul is best expressed in moments of silence.
Would you rather go unwilling?
The idea of dying or giving up before we are ready is a daunting one, and we all hope to live to our fullest potential before the end.
The heart is full and now it's spilling
Sometimes, our emotions take over and spill out of us, whether it be love, joy, or sorrow.
Barreling down the steps
Life can often feel like a fast-paced journey, and we have to be ready to barrel through it, taking each step as it comes.
Only a moment left
Time is fleeting and life is short, so we should cherish every moment we have with the ones we love.
In hind of sight no peace of mind
Hindsight can often bring regret and anxiety about missed opportunities or mistakes, causing unrest in our minds.
Where you begin and I'm defined
Our identity is often defined by the people around us and the relationships we have with others.
Daughter of unconscious fate
Our fate in life is not always clear to us, but we must have faith in the universe's plan for us.
Time will tell, in spite of me
No matter how hard we try to control our destinies, time will continue to march on and determine our fate, regardless of our efforts.
Where it begins and we'll be fine
Although the future is uncertain, we can find solace in the present moment and have faith that everything will eventually work out.
Shadows bend and suddenly
Life can change in an instant, and we should be prepared for the unexpected twists and turns that come our way.
The world becomes and swallows me in, me in
At times, it can feel like the world is closing in on us, but we must remain strong and persevere through even the most difficult times.
Whistle to a friend
Friendship is important in life, and sometimes all it takes is a simple whistle to make us feel connected to one another.
Gentle 'til the end
We should treat others with kindness and respect, even in the toughest of situations or until the very end of life.
Any way in a name
Our names do not define us, and who we are goes beyond the mere letters that make up our identities.
She takes shape just the same
No matter how we choose to live our lives, we all share a common humanity and should treat each other with compassion and empathy.
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Written by: Alex Kristian Scally, Victoria Garance Alixe Legrand
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Lyrics
Out on the sea we'd be forgiven
Our bodies stopped the spirit leaving
Wouldn't you like to know how far you've got left to go
Somebody's child
Nobody made you
It's not what you stole, it's what they gave you
In or out, you go
In your silence, your soul
Would you rather go unwilling?
The heart is full and now it's spilling
Barreling down the steps
Only a moment left
In hind of sight no peace of mind
Where you begin and I'm defined
Daughter of unconscious fate
Time will tell, in spite of me
In hind of sight no peace of mind
Where it begins and we'll be fine
Shadows bend and suddenly
The world becomes
And swallows me in, me in
Whistle to a friend
Gentle 'til the end
Any way in a name
She takes shape just the same
Source: Lyric find
@guibeck8259
Out on the sea we'd be forgiven
Our bodies stopped the spirit leaving
Wouldn't you like to know how far you've got left to go
Somebody's child
Nobody made you
It's not what you stole, it's what they gave you
In or out, you go
In your silence, your soul
Would you rather go unwilling?
The heart is full and now it's spilling
Barreling down the steps
Only a moment left
In hind of sight no peace of mind
Where you begin and I'm defined
Daughter of unconscious fate
Time will tell, in spite of me
In hind of sight no peace of mind
Where it begins and we'll be fine
Shadows bend and suddenly
The world becomes
And swallows me in, me in
Whistle to a friend
Gentle 'til the end
Any way in a name
She takes shape just the same
@Sunshine-sy8vx
Beach house sound like how it feels to have someone tell you everything is going to be okay.
@kittitas18
And the piano sounds playful enough to reaffirm it
@rappinron1384
It's deeper than that.
@osamabinladen824
You just made me cry.
@thaliatelles528
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^^^^^^^ look up this song, gives similar vibes like this song
@nocomment4804
Shut the fuck up i don't need to see this bs first thing after clicking on this song.
@TheBri656
If the world wasn't so sad, we wouldn't get songs like these.
@theamericanwellbeing
It'd be better
@alexconnor1054
TheBri656. No not the world, people. 🙂😎🎼is this . Nothing but sweet & melancholic.!!
@verygrayshark2155
No this is only bliss