Calm Under the Waves
Maria Mena Lyrics
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With you no longer here to hold my hand
I let go
I let go
The ocean makes my swelling heart feel small
With the sounds it makes you won't hear it if I call
I let go
I let go
There's a breeze in the air
There's a boat anrchored out here
There's a calm under the waves so I choose to sink
Your skin protected me from sunbeams
Your hands made sure I'd stay intact
I let go
I let go
You were always there to walk me home
With you not here, the streets I roam
I let go
I let go
There's a breeze in the air
There's a boat anrchored out here
There's a calm under the waves as I choose to sink
With your voice in my head
I would float here instead
But there's a calm under the waves
So I choose to sink
I'm tired now
I'll see you when I wake up
I've heard it's pretty where you are
I let go
I let go
There's a breeze
In "Calm Under the Waves," Maria Mena delivers a poignant narrative about finding peace amidst heartbreak. The song opens with a seemingly carefree image of walking barefoot on the beach; however, the lyrics immediately reveal the true sentiment of the song - the singer's lover is no longer with her, leaving her alone to face the overwhelming power of the ocean. Through the refrain of "I let go," the singer releases her emotions and allows herself to surrender to the calm beneath the waves.
The ocean becomes a symbol for the singer’s feeling of insignificance in the absence of her lover. Her heart feels small compared to the vastness of the sea that could swallow her up completely. While the ocean is a source of beauty and solace for some, it only serves as a reminder that she is now without the one who protected her, made her feel safe, and gave her direction. She reminisces about being protected from the sunbeams by her lover's skin and the reassurance of his hands keeping her from falling apart. With him gone, she feels unmoored and lost, wandering the streets.
However, by choosing to sink into the calm under the waves, she is finding solace in the acceptance of their separation. Although it may seem bleak, there is comfort in knowing that there is a peaceful sanctuary within her emotions, where the inflicting pain ceases to exist. The final lines of the song signify that the singer is ready to embrace a new phase of emotional growth, acknowledging the necessity of letting go and moving on from the past.
Line by Line Meaning
I walk barefoot where the water drowns the sand
Without you by my side, I walk along the beach where the waves wash over the sand
With you no longer here to hold my hand
Without your comforting presence, I must brave the world alone
I let go
I release my grip on the past and the pain that haunts me
The ocean makes my swelling heart feel small
The vastness of the ocean reminds me of my own insignificance and my struggles seem trivial in comparison
With the sounds it makes you won't hear it if I call
Even if I tried to call out for help, the roar of the ocean overpowers my voice
There's a breeze in the air
The gentle wind blows softly against my face
There's a boat anchored out here
In the distance, I can see a boat peacefully floating on the water
There's a calm under the waves so I choose to sink
Beneath the turmoil on the surface, there is a sense of peace in the depths that I choose to embrace
Your skin protected me from sunbeams
When you were with me, you shielded me from the harsh rays of the sun
Your hands made sure I'd stay intact
Your loving touch kept me whole and safe from harm
You were always there to walk me home
You were my constant support, always there to guide me back to safety and comfort
With you not here, the streets I roam
Now that you're gone, I wander aimlessly through the unfamiliar streets of life
With your voice in my head
Your words of wisdom and encouragement echo in my mind
I would float here instead
If I could, I would stay afloat on the surface of life, but the weight of my troubles drags me down
I'm tired now
I am weary from the struggle and ready to rest
I'll see you when I wake up
I take solace in the hope of a reunion with you in the afterlife
I've heard it's pretty where you are
I find comfort in the idea of you in a beautiful and peaceful place beyond this world
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ARVID WAM SOLVANG, MARIA MENA
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