Adam Barnes is an Oxford born songwriter and performer, currently residing … Read Full Bio ↴Adam Barnes is an Oxford born songwriter and performer, currently residing in the countryside that surrounds the city. He is a folk artist; a haunting songwriter and an honest performer waiting for some more people to take a step back and listen in.

The 24-year-old singer took his first steps into then world of singer-song writing in 2010, with support slots for both William Fitzsimmons and Slow Club. Adam Barnes spent a summer recording a debut E.P entitled ‘Blisters’. What was to follow would project him to the heights of mountainous ranges in the Americas, the depths of lakes in the Alps and obscurities of Supermarkets in Wycombe. With an increasing reputation of allowing any space to become a feasible area for a performance, Adam Barnes endeavours to instil his charmingly presented folk songs to as many people as possible. Having since released his debut album 'The Land, The Sea & Everything Lost Beneath' and recent E.P ' One Day We'll Be Fine', he has accumulated over 3 million plays on Spotify worldwide to date.

What was to follow would project him to the heights of mountainous ranges in the Americas, the depths of lakes in the Alps and obscurities of Supermarkets in Wycombe. With an increasing reputation of allowing any space to become a feasible area for a performance, Adam Barnes endeavours to instil his charmingly presented folk songs to as many people as possible.. before being asked to leave.

With the natural ability to capture the emotional sentiment within a song, to twist and perceive lyrics to compliment his melodies, and give you the opportunity to fall in love with well written music, at such a young age still you wouldn’t be blamed for thinking this man is telling you stories beyond his years.

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Lighthouse
Adam Barnes Lyrics

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'I know, I know', as I dove in overboard.
'Don't fall, don't fall', with the rocks against my skull
All the waves came crashing down against the hull
And seeped in through the cracks of the corners of your boat,
I know

And all through cover,
The rain will sweep and swallow you alive

Without a trace, or a tear across the sky
And oh, my lover
Not the grace or the elegance can hide
But give you enough time to say goodbye

Save my soul, save my life.

'I know, I know', as I dove in overboard.
'Don't fall, don't fall', with the rocks against my skull
All the waves came crashing down against the hull
And seeped in through the cracks of the corners of your boat,
I know

And good God, good God
If you see me, hear me suffering tonight
Would you hold my hand or strike it down with light?

This ship won't hold
Or break against the bracken in the night
The ice beneath the freezing sea in sight
Save my soul, save my life

Save my soul, save my life.

'I know, I know', as I dove in overboard.
'Don't fall, don't fall', with the rocks against my skull
All the waves came crashing down against the hull
And seeped in through the cracks of the corners of your boat,
We heard them yell

'Save me, save me.'
'Save me, save me.'

'I know, I know', as I dove in overboard.
You screamed 'don't fall!'
But the rocks they crushed my skull
And the waves came crashing down against the hull
And seeped in through the cracks, of the corners of your boat

As the storm begins to lift, and we're sinking to the floor
The lighthouse sees a wreck upon the nearest shore

'Save me, save me.'
'Save me, save me.'

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 'Lighthouse' by Adam Barnes depict a story of a person who finds themselves in a perilous situation, trying to escape the tumultuous waves and rough winds of a stormy sea. The singer dives into the water, warning themselves not to fall, but the rocks hit their head, and they start to sink. They are frightened and asking for someone to save their life and soul. The person on the ship hears them yelling for help and tries to rescue them, but the waves are too strong, and the boat starts to sink.

The lyrics are an emotional depiction of a frightening experience of being lost in a stormy sea. The lines "All the waves came crashing down against the hull And seeped in through the cracks of the corners of your boat" illustrate the dangerous situation that the singer is facing. They call out for help, fearful that they might not be saved in time.

The song has a melancholic melody that adds to the emotion of the lyrics, with the use of acoustic guitar, strings, and piano. The song is a perfect example of how music can be used to convey feelings and emotions. It leaves you with a feeling of hope and melancholy at the same time.

Line by Line Meaning

I know, I know', as I dove in overboard.
I am aware of what I am getting into as I jump into the water.

'Don't fall, don't fall', with the rocks against my skull
I am warning myself not to hit my head on the rocks as I enter the water.

All the waves came crashing down against the hull
The waves are hitting the boat forcefully.

And seeped in through the cracks of the corners of your boat, I know
Water is entering the boat through small openings.

And all through cover, The rain will sweep and swallow you alive Without a trace, or a tear across the sky And oh, my lover Not the grace or the elegance can hide But give you enough time to say goodbye
The storm will come and take you by surprise, but you will have a chance to say goodbye to your loved one.

Save my soul, save my life.
I am asking for help to rescue me from the water.

And good God, good God If you see me, hear me suffering tonight Would you hold my hand or strike it down with light?
I am questioning whether God will help me or not when I am suffering.

This ship won't hold Or break against the bracken in the night The ice beneath the freezing sea in sight Save my soul, save my life
The ship is in danger of sinking, and I need someone to rescue me.

We heard them yell 'Save me, save me.' 'Save me, save me.'
We heard people calling for help as they were in danger.

As the storm begins to lift, and we're sinking to the floor The lighthouse sees a wreck upon the nearest shore
As the storm subsides, we are sinking, but the lighthouse sees the wreckage on the shore.

'Save me, save me.' 'Save me, save me.'
People are still calling for help, and we need rescuing too.

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