Saltwater
ATB Lyrics


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Oscail mo shuile
Nios mo eist e sin
Ar an tsaile snamha

Fol lol the doh fol the day
Fol lol the doh fol the day
Fol lol the doh fol the day
Fol lol the doh fol the day

Open my eyes saltwater rain
Oscail mo shuil in that way
Eist tu in that way
Eist tu in that way

Missing part in that way
Eist tu oscail mo shuil

Fol lol the doh fol the day
Fol lol the doh fol the day
Fol lol the doh fol the day
Fol lol the doh fol the day

Open my eyes, saltwater rain
Oscail mo shùil, no more inside
Saltwater rain, oscail mo shùil
English translation, open my eyes

Bigger, listen to us
Swimming in saltwater
Open my eyes, saltwater rain
Open my eyes in that way
You listen in that way
You listen in that way

Missing part, in that way
You listen open my eyes




No more inside, saltwater rain
Open my eyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of ATB's "Saltwater" depict a yearning for escape and freedom, as the singer longs to dive into the open sea and be enveloped by the cleansing, rejuvenating surface of saltwater rain. The words "Oscail mo shuile" are in Irish and translate to "Open my eyes", emphasizing the desire to see the world in a different light, outside of the monotony and limitations of everyday life. The repetition of "Fol lol the doh fol the day" adds a hypnotic element to the song, further emphasizing the allure of the ocean and the idea of being swept away by its currents.


The lyrics also suggest a deeper, more existential meaning, as the singer may be seeking a spiritual rebirth or renewal. The saltwater rain may represent a form of cleansing or purification, washing away the past and allowing for a fresh start. The symbolic significance of the sea is further reinforced by the line "Bigger, listen to us", which could be interpreted as a plea to the vastness of the universe or a higher power.


Overall, the lyrics of "Saltwater" evoke a sense of longing and wanderlust, while also touching on the deeper human search for meaning and transcendence.


Line by Line Meaning

Oscail mo shuile
Open my eyes


Nios mo eist e sin
Bigger, listen to us


Ar an tsaile snamha
Swimming in saltwater


Fol lol the doh fol the day
N/A


Open my eyes saltwater rain
Open my eyes, saltwater rain


Oscail mo shuil in that way
Open my eyes in that way


Eist tu in that way
You listen in that way


Missing part in that way
Missing part, in that way


Eist tu oscail mo shuil
You listen open my eyes


No more inside, saltwater rain
No more inside, saltwater rain




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICHOLAS BRACEGIRDLE, CIARAN MARION BRENNAN, PAUL BRENNAN, RAY HEDGES

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Thankyou for posting
Chang'e, goddess of the moon 😊

Emil Ivanov

Chicane not Atb

Sandy BOiii

ATB remix

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turd

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The remix is not this. This is definitely Chicane. The remix is 6:17 I think

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