Boat Song
▹Woodkid Lyrics
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Untied the knot and raised the sail
We threw our hearts into the sea
Forgot all of our memories
The wind was sweet and smelled of home
The sea was rough and felt unknown
Escaping shores of lunacy
Can we keep our bearing straight
Or will we be blown off course
Are we instruments of fate?
Do we really have a choice?
A voice whispers in the gales
Like in the songs and childhood tales
Where krakens raging in the sea
Crack ships into a million pieces
Can we keep our bearing straight?
Or will we be blown off course?
Are we instruments of fate?
Do we really have a choice?
We threw our hearts into the sea
Forgot all of our memories
The lyrics of Woodkid’s song Boat Song convey the idea of leaving the past behind and embarking on a new journey. The singer packs their bags and says farewell, leaving behind memories and ties. As they head out to sea, there is a sense of uncertainty and apprehension, as the wind is sweet but the sea is rough. The lyrics question whether our lives are determined by fate, or if we have the power of choice. The ominous voice whispering in the gale symbolizes the unknown dangers of the sea, and the possibility of being blown off course or destroyed. However, despite the potential threats, the singer surrenders to the sea and throws their heart into it, ready to forget the past and embrace new experiences.
The song Boat Song creates a metaphor for life - where the sea represents the journey of life, and the boat represents our means of navigating it. The lyrics suggest that we must be willing to take risks and trust in the journey, even if it means leaving behind the familiar and the comfortable. The song also reminds us that while there are dangers and uncertainties in life, we still have the ability to choose our own direction.
Line by Line Meaning
We packed our bags and said farewell
We left behind what was familiar and comfortable in search of something new.
Untied the knot and raised the sail
We released ourselves from our past and set forth on a new journey with optimism and excitement.
We threw our hearts into the sea
We opened ourselves up to new experiences and emotions without hesitation.
Forgot all of our memories
We left behind any weight from our past and instead focused on the present and future.
The wind was sweet and smelled of home
The journey had a comfortable familiarity to it.
The sea was rough and felt unknown
The path ahead was unclear and potentially dangerous.
Escaping shores of lunacy
We left behind any societal or personal expectations that may have held us back.
Dawn light, twilight, infinity
The journey could potentially lead to new beginnings that stretch infinitely.
Can we keep our bearing straight
Can we stay true to our goals and stay on our intended path?
Or will we be blown off course
Will external forces deter us from our intended journey?
Are we instruments of fate?
Is everything we experience predetermined or do we have control over our own lives?
Do we really have a choice?
Do we have agency in our own lives or are we simply bystanders?
A voice whispers in the gales
There are potentially external factors at play that can influence our journey.
Like in the songs and childhood tales
These external factors may seem fantastical or mythical.
Where krakens raging in the sea
These external factors can be dangerous and potentially destructive.
Crack ships into a million pieces
These external factors have the ability to completely derail our journey.
We threw our hearts into the sea
We continue to be open to new experiences and emotions despite the potential risks.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Yoann Lemoine, Mitchell Yoshida
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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