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Sea People
Emilíana Torrini Lyrics
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Can you ever see me like you did once more
When I look into your eyes
I can breathe in water
Like you
When you say goodbye
My lungs ache filled with water
'Cause I will always love you
The lyrics of the Emiliana Torrini's song Sea People are quite evocative and poignant. The song is all about longing and heartbreak, and the difficulty of moving on from a past relationship.
The opening lines "Can you ever see me as you did before, Can you ever see me like you did once more" indicate that the singer wants to recapture the magic of a previous relationship, possibly to rekindle the love that was once there. However, as the song progresses, it becomes clear that this is unlikely to happen, and that the singer is struggling to let go.
The metaphor of breathing water is continued throughout the song, with the singer describing how looking into the eyes of her former lover makes it feel as though she can "breathe in water". This is a powerful image, as it suggests that the singer is attempting to immerse herself in feelings that are ultimately suffocating her. The chorus ("When you say goodbye, my lungs ache filled with water, 'Cause I will always love you") reinforces this idea of drowning in emotion, and highlights the singer's unwillingness to let go of the past.
Overall, Sea People is a beautifully crafted song that explores the complexities of love and heartbreak. It is a poignant reminder of how difficult it can be to move on from a past relationship, and how sometimes the memories we hold onto can keep us trapped in the past, even as we try to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you ever see me as you did before
Do you still perceive me in the same way as before?
Can you ever see me like you did once more
Is it possible for you to look at me with the same affection as you did before?
When I look into your eyes
Whenever I gaze into your eyes
I can breathe in water
It feels as if I can inhale water without any adverse effects
Like you
Similar to how you seem comfortable with the water
When you say goodbye
Every time you bid me farewell
My lungs ache filled with water
It hurts so much that it feels like my lungs are constricting and drowning in water
'Cause I will always love you
This is because I will eternally have feelings of love for you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EMILIANA TORRINI, FRANCIS EG WHITE
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