Shark Ridden Waters
Gruff Rhys Lyrics
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The crystal clear shimmering high
The ghost of the goggles goes izzy pop
A woman that will have you cry
I didn’t know you, but you felt like a friend
And now I’d love to be a part till the end
I never know what’s wrong with me but lately I’ve been feeling like I’m truly at the end
And I’ don’t know what happens with me when you come along it’s just the way the sunlight catches your hair
Shark Ridden Waters
Shark Ridden Waters
Shark Ridden Waters
No use crying,
No use telling me how much you care
The lyrics to Gruff Rhys's song Shark Ridden Waters seem to convey a sense of longing and confusion. The opening line, "I hear footsteps coming from the end of the leaan," could be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer sensing the approach of something or someone that may change his life in some way. The crystal clear shimmering high could represent a moment of clarity or enlightenment that comes from this encounter. The reference to the ghost of the goggles goes izzy pop is particularly intriguing since it seems to be a reference to Iggy Pop's band The Stooges, and perhaps suggests a longing for the wild creativity and energy of that era.
The woman mentioned in the lyrics seems to have a powerful effect on the singer, but there is a sense of sadness and regret in the line "A woman that will have you cry". The fact that he didn't know her but felt like a friend suggests a deep connection or perhaps a missed opportunity. The following lines suggest a sense of confusion and desperation, with the singer feeling like he's at the end and unsure of what's happening with him. The mention of the sunlight catching her hair seems to suggest that this woman represents a ray of hope or positivity in his life, despite the surrounding darkness.
Overall, the lyrics paint a vivid and emotional picture of someone struggling with their emotions and searching for meaning in a confusing and chaotic world.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear footsteps coming from the end of the leaan
I can sense someone approaching from the far end of the field
The crystal clear shimmering high
The sky is a beautiful shade of clear blue
The ghost of the goggles goes izzy pop
The memory of the person who wore the goggles is vivid and present
A woman that will have you cry
This woman has the power to make you cry
I didn’t know you, but you felt like a friend
Despite never meeting before, you felt like a close acquaintance
And now I’d love to be a part till the end
I hope to maintain this friendship until the very end of our lives
I never know what’s wrong with me but lately I’ve been feeling like I’m truly at the end
I'm not sure why, but I've been filled with an overwhelming sense of impending doom recently
And I’ don’t know what happens with me when you come along it’s just the way the sunlight catches your hair
I can't explain it, but being near you has a calming effect on me - perhaps it's the way the sunlight reflects in your hair
Shark Ridden Waters
These waters are infested with dangerous sharks
Shark Ridden Waters
These waters are infested with dangerous sharks
Shark Ridden Waters
These waters are infested with dangerous sharks
No use crying,
There's no point in shedding tears
No use telling me how much you care
Words aren't enough to convince me of your affection
Writer(s): Gruffydd Maredudd Bowen Rhys, Burt F. Bacharach, Gruff Rhys, Andy Votell, David Hal
Contributed by Lillian I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Severyn Skaskiv
I hear your footsteps coming from the end of the lane
A crystal clear shimmering high
The girl whose stomach gurgles with the bright fizzy pop
The woman with the animal cry
I didn't know you
But you felt like a friend
And now I'd love to
Be a pal to the end
And I don't know what's wrong with me but lately I've been feeling like I'm truly hovering in the air
And I don't know what happens to me when you come along it's just the way the sunlight catches your hair
Our friends would go our friends would come for casual fun
That left us occasionally numb
The night intense & colourful with feminine dreams
Perpetual harmless it seemed
I didn't know you
But you felt like a friend
And now I'd love to
Be a pal to the end
And I don't know what happens to me when you come along it's just the way the sunlight catches your hair
And I don't know what's wrong with me but lately I've been feeling like I'm truly hovering in the air
And I don't know what happens to me when you come along it's just the way the sunlight catches your hair
And I don't know what happens is it me or is it voodoo or the way the sunlight catches your hair
Shark Ridden Waters
Shark Ridden Waters
Shark Ridden Waters
[Sample]
No use crying
No use telling me how much you care
It doesn't matter anymore
Ivan
Lyrics
I hear your footsteps coming from the end of the lane
A crystal clear shimmering high
The girl whose stomach gurgles with the bright fizzy pop
The woman with the animal cry
I didn't know you
But you felt like a friend
And now I'd love to
Be a pal to the end
And I don't know what's wrong with me but lately I've been feeling like I'm truly hovering in the air
And I don't know what happens to me when you come along it's just the way the sunlight catches your hair
Our friends would go our friends would come for casual fun
That left us occasionally numb
The night intense & colourful with feminine dreams
Perpetual harmless it seemed
I didn't know you
But you felt like a friend
And now I'd love to
Be a pal to the end
And I don't know what happens to me when you come along it's just the way the sunlight catches your hair
And I don't know what's wrong with me but lately I've been feeling like I'm truly hovering in the air
And I don't know what happens to me when you come along it's just the way the sunlight catches your hair
And I don't know what happens is it me or is it voodoo or the way the sunlight catches your hair
Shark Ridden Waters
Shark Ridden Waters
Shark Ridden Waters
[Sample]
No use crying
No use telling me how much you care
It doesn't matter anymore
The Last True Gentlemen
Gruff is amazing, as are the SFA's! Everything he touches seems to turn to musical gold! Can't wait to get the album!
Alex Iacob
Absolutely perfect work! My all times favourite video!!!! I love the pictures always with best angles, the type of flick (reminds me of Fuji Reala) with beautiful red tones, the use of selective DOF throughout the whole video, the storyline, the characters, the Mediterranean flair and last but not least the song. So please keep them coming!
mosshark
Gruff Rhys strikes again.. He's a genuine musical genius.
Charlotte Jones
Wonderful. I LOVE this track, I've had it on loop for a week, video is fab too
Severyn Skaskiv
I hear your footsteps coming from the end of the lane
A crystal clear shimmering high
The girl whose stomach gurgles with the bright fizzy pop
The woman with the animal cry
I didn't know you
But you felt like a friend
And now I'd love to
Be a pal to the end
And I don't know what's wrong with me but lately I've been feeling like I'm truly hovering in the air
And I don't know what happens to me when you come along it's just the way the sunlight catches your hair
Our friends would go our friends would come for casual fun
That left us occasionally numb
The night intense & colourful with feminine dreams
Perpetual harmless it seemed
I didn't know you
But you felt like a friend
And now I'd love to
Be a pal to the end
And I don't know what happens to me when you come along it's just the way the sunlight catches your hair
And I don't know what's wrong with me but lately I've been feeling like I'm truly hovering in the air
And I don't know what happens to me when you come along it's just the way the sunlight catches your hair
And I don't know what happens is it me or is it voodoo or the way the sunlight catches your hair
Shark Ridden Waters
Shark Ridden Waters
Shark Ridden Waters
[Sample]
No use crying
No use telling me how much you care
It doesn't matter anymore
Jane
Kinda sad I just recently discovered this beautiful piece of music.. but better late than never ;)
littlewolf_80
Esse clipe é muito bonito ! Linda fotografia ! 👍✌️
tamcon72
Where was this filmed? I MUST know!!! I love the Graham Parsons vibe. Video is adorably winsome and coy. It is a summer song like in the old days, like no one writes anymore. Thank you, Gruff Rhys, for taking me back to when the touch of soft cotton sundresses, the caress of warm breezes dancing through my hair and the candylike scent of fresh ripe watermelon were the only sensations that mattered !
Ryan Hopwood
Can't get enough of this song!
Cuthbert Jenkins
Surely the greatest Welsh Voice. Creativity is his game . He always blows my mind