They released one album, Fix Me Up in 2013. The single Clouds was released as a video to youtube, and was met with great popularity.
Sobiech died in May 2013 from cancer.
Sandcastles
A Firm Handshake Lyrics
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But it's sunny outside so we might as well stay
Well, I'll collect some shells and you move the sand
We'll build our little sandcastle in a far-off land
Where no one gets hurt and no one dies
And your tears are scared of leaving your eyes
So grab a shovel and start digging deep
And our little sandcastle will have a swimming pool
A great big tower and maybe a chicken coop
We can run around playing tag in the yard
Oh, why does this place have to be so far?
Well the east wing is done and now for the west
We should build a few more rooms for our friends and guests
When we finally finish the north and south
I'll show you why I chose you and why you are mine
Cause your ears are like the shells I found
They listen to my soul
And your eyes reflect the war
And our little sandcastle seems real
I want to leave this world and go
To a place where
No one gets hurt and no one dies
And your tears are scared of leaving your eyes
So grab a shovel and start digging deep
Cause our little sandcastle is all we can keep
Our little sandcastle will probably never exist
But I like to dream and build our lives in it
And I'm sorry for never finishing our room
I didn't have enough time to make it as beautiful as you
When I lay my head to rest tonight
I'll be dreaming of our little sandcastle life
Where we'll never get hurt and never die
And our eyes will refuse to let us cry
No one gets hurt and no one dies
And your tears are scared of leaving your eyes
So grab a shovel and start digging deep
Cause our little sandcastle is all we can keep
The song Sandcastles by A Firm Handshake is a beautifully written and soulful composition that tells a story of two lovers who build their dream life in their very own sandcastle. The lyrics of the song talk about how they want to escape the harsh realities of the world and create a place where no one gets hurt, and no one dies. They dream of building their little sandcastle, complete with a swimming pool, a tower, and a chicken coop, where they can run around and play tag to their heart’s content.
The song is filled with metaphors and beautiful imagery that paint a vivid picture of two people in love who want nothing more than each other's company. The sandcastle is a symbol of their relationship and the life they want to build together, away from the struggles and hardships of the world. The lyrics suggest that they know that their sandcastle will probably never exist but the dream is beautiful enough to bring them comfort in their lives.
The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for a simpler life that they want to create together. They both share a deep emotional connection reflected in their eyes and ears. The song is a lovely reminder that love is all we can keep because nothing else is permanent. As beautiful as it is, this dream world cannot be a reality, but the beautiful memories they form with each other will always remain in their hearts and minds.
Line by Line Meaning
If it's a rainy day, we can just drive away
If we encounter obstacles, we'll find a way to overcome them
But it's sunny outside so we might as well stay
Since things are going well, there's no need to change course
Well, I'll collect some shells and you move the sand
Let's work together to build something beautiful
We'll build our little sandcastle in a far-off land
Let's escape reality by creating a perfect world
Where no one gets hurt and no one dies
Our sandcastle represents a place with no pain or suffering
And your tears are scared of leaving your eyes
We want to create a world where there's no reason to cry
So grab a shovel and start digging deep
We'll put in the effort to create this perfect world
Cause our little sandcastle is all we can keep
Our dreams and aspirations are the only things we truly control
And our little sandcastle will have a swimming pool
We're imagining the perfect place with everything we desire
A great big tower and maybe a chicken coop
We're creating a world where even our silly desires are fulfilled
We can run around playing tag in the yard
Our world is full of simple joys and fun activities
Oh, why does this place have to be so far?
We wish our perfect world was closer to reality
Well the east wing is done and now for the west
We've made progress towards our dream
We should build a few more rooms for our friends and guests
Our imagined world is one of friendship and company
When we finally finish the north and south
We're almost done with our dream world
I'll show you why I chose you and why you are mine
Our perfect world is one where we share love and affection
Cause your ears are like the shells I found
You listen to me and understand me
They listen to my soul
You understand me on a deep, emotional level
And your eyes reflect the war
You've been through hardship and understand the importance of our dream world
And our little sandcastle seems real
Our imagined world feels like a viable alternative to reality
I want to leave this world and go
Our perfect world is something we want to escape to
To a place where
We're seeking refuge from an imperfect reality
Our little sandcastle will probably never exist
Our dream world may never be fully realized in reality
But I like to dream and build our lives in it
Our dreams and aspirations fuel us to keep moving forward in life
And I'm sorry for never finishing our room
I regret not being able to fulfill all of our shared aspirations
I didn't have enough time to make it as beautiful as you
I wish I could have done more to make our dreams a reality
When I lay my head to rest tonight
Our imagined world follows us even into our dreams
I'll be dreaming of our little sandcastle life
Our dream world persists even in moments of rest
Where we'll never get hurt and never die
Our perfect world is one of eternal safety and security
And our eyes will refuse to let us cry
Even in moments of hardship, we'll remain optimistic and hopeful
Writer(s): Samantha Brown, Zach Sobiech
Contributed by Ella N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LOVER GIRLXXX
on Fix Me Up
The Fucking Choi are you on discord
LOVER GIRLXXX
on Fix Me Up
I loved the movie. watch one million times! I absolutely loved it.
LOVER GIRLXXX
on Blueberries
WOW a lovely song truly!