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Wrightsville Beach
A Loss for Words Lyrics
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Just like Déjà Vu, still life in a dream.
There you stood watching as the rain poured down on me.
We were once a canvas, so bright and full of color.
Now we've become Dorian Grey where the frame is bent and cracked.
I am too, if fact I've been that way since May.
They'll swallow all of us and wash away those memories we tried to save.
Was it enough to be brave?
How did we get so damn far by ignoring everything?
You were the sand beneath my feet, eroded by the tide.
It's too hard to believe, oh!
Let the waves crash down.
They'll swallow all of us and wash away those memories we tried to save.
Was it enough to be brave?
All I ever wanted was a cool, dry place to rest my bones.
Not to drift along with this current forever,
Not to have to sink alone. x2
Let the waves crash down.
They'll swallow all of us and wash away those memories we tried to save.
Was it enough to be brave?
The lyrics of A Loss for Words's "Wrightsville Beach" depict a scene where the singer is walking on the street with someone, and they are observing the world around them – the mixture of paints, concrete, and steam. They describe the situation as déjà vu, as if they're experiencing a surreal dream. The scene becomes more vivid with the addition of rain pouring down on them, and someone standing beside them watching. The rest of the song refers to a relationship that has lost its beauty and color – where they once were a bright canvas, they've now become like Dorian Grey's portrait where the frame is bent and fragile. The singer acknowledges that they, too, have become like that since May - maybe since a certain event or experience - and they question their bravery in trying to save those memories. The song culminates with the idea that sometimes, it's better to let the waves crash down and wash away the memories we tried to save. The final lines reveal the singer's longing for a place to rest their bones instead of being lost in the current forever, and without sinking alone.
The song's themes revolve around nostalgia, regret, and relationships that have lost their charm. It speaks to the human experience where we try to hang on to memories that are slowly slipping away – and the acceptance that the only solution might be to let go. Although the lyrics themselves are melancholic, the chorus's repetition adds a more upbeat tone to the song. In terms of musical elements, the song is notable for its use of fast-paced guitars and drums, which heightens the song's emotion and urgency.
Line by Line Meaning
Paint a picture as we're walking on the street, a collage of paint, cement and steam.
The singer describes the scene as they walk down a bustling street, taking in the sights and smells with a blend of colors, textures and the mist of steam.
Just like Déjà Vu, still life in a dream.
The situation is eerily familiar to the singer, as if he is reliving a past experience in a dreamlike state.
There you stood watching as the rain poured down on me.
The singer remembers a moment when he was caught in the rain and someone stood nearby, watching him without offering help.
We were once a canvas, so bright and full of color.
The artist and someone else were once full of life, like a vibrant painting.
Now we've become Dorian Grey where the frame is bent and cracked.
The artist compares their current state to the novel 'The Picture of Dorian Grey', where the main character's portrait ages while he remains young, and describes their frame as bent and cracked.
I am too, if fact I've been that way since May.
The singer admits to also being in a state of decline since May.
Let the waves crash down.
The singer instructs to let the unpredictable forces of nature take their course.
They'll swallow all of us and wash away those memories we tried to save.
The power of nature will take away all the efforts to hold onto memories.
Was it enough to be brave?
The artist questions if they were brave enough to face their circumstances.
How did we get so damn far by ignoring everything?
The artist expresses surprise at how they have come so far by avoiding confronting their problems.
You were the sand beneath my feet, eroded by the tide.
The person the singer addresses was once an important foundation, but is now worn away by time.
It's too hard to believe, oh!
The artist expresses disbelief at the difficult situation.
All I ever wanted was a cool, dry place to rest my bones.
The singer laments that all they wanted was a peaceful, comforting place to exist.
Not to drift along with this current forever,
The singer desires to break free from the monotony of their current situation.
Not to have to sink alone. x2
The singer expresses fear at facing their problems alone.
Let the waves crash down.
(repeat of before)
They'll swallow all of us and wash away those memories we tried to save.
(repeat of before)
Was it enough to be brave?
(repeat of before)
Contributed by Anthony J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
fenix182
I've loved the acoustic version of this song since it first came out and I was always dying to find out what an electric version would sound like. This is exactly how I imagined it, but even better!
guitarist1990
This is awesome. I've only ever heard the acoustic version until right now.
huffle punk
wow. didn't know about this band until today. love the music.
rummrunner86
I'm so glad Rise signed these guys. A record deal that was a long time coming and well deserved. Now that you're famous come back to Denver guys!!
Zak Epic9000
saw these guys live. one of the best experiences of my life. they opened with this song.
justskate2292
SUPPORT THIS BAND. dudes worked so fucking hard for this. hard work pays off.
Katie ATL
Listening to this band for the first time because I see they're playing Warped Tour this year. Definitely going to watch them. :)
Kyle Lavigne
Glad I subbed to this channel, I find out about some bands I never heard of and I like em!
dannibalcorpse1
i remember hearing this song on there old acoustic ep years back still sick after all these years ;)
Thiago Silva
link?