Ahead To The Sea
Ahead To The Sea Lyrics


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On our way to the bar I asked her would you come with me
We could leave this town behind us and our aim could be the sea
At once I scold myself a fool, but she said why not?
And smiled Let us go to where the ocean hits the shore, the night is still a child
And we're driving Yo-Yo-Yo ahead to the sea
And we're singing Yo-Yo-Yo...

We are driving under stars navigated by their light
There's a big smile on the moon and a few good prayers for that night
Oh what a feeling of freedom, I got everything I need
An old car, You, a stereo and time and a pocket full of weed
And we re driving Yo-Yo-Yo ahead to the sea
And we're singing Yo-Yo-Yo...

Loud singing out of tune to all the songs we both love most
And sometimes we are just dreaming... and nearer comes the coast
When she lights a cigarette and slowly passes it to me
I can feel the taste of her lips on mine and the salt of the sea
And we're driving Yo-Yo-Yo ahead to the sea
And we're singing Yo-Yo-Yo...

And down to the beach, against the wind hand in hand
We're carving a big heart for us in the sand




Picking up seashells and breathing the sea
Seagulls and waves and a small ship... You and me

Overall Meaning

The song "Ahead to the Sea" by Ahead to the Sea is a story of adventure and freedom. The lyrics talk about a guy who asks his companion to come with him on a journey to the ocean, leaving the town and all their worries behind. The girl agrees, and they set out on their adventure, driving under the stars and singing their favorite songs out of tune. They are happy and carefree, and nothing can disturb their sense of freedom. As the lyrics progress, they arrive at the ocean, where they walk hand in hand, pick up seashells, and create a big heart in the sand as a symbol of their love.


The chorus, which is repeated several times throughout the song, emphasizes the excitement and joy of the journey - "Yo-Yo-Yo ahead to the sea, and we're singing Yo-Yo-Yo". The lyrics capture the feeling of young love and of the thrill of the unknown, as the couple sets out on a journey with no destination.


Overall, "Ahead to the Sea" is a song that celebrates the spirit of adventure and the power of love to keep us going through life's ups and downs. It's a song that makes you want to jump in the car and go on a road trip, with nothing but the open road and your loved ones by your side.


Line by Line Meaning

On our way to the bar I asked her would you come with me
As we journey towards a drinking spot, I posed a question to my female companion on whether she would join me in departing this place for the open waters.


We could leave this town behind us and our aim could be the sea
Leaving this location and making the ocean our destination is an option for us to escape and reset.


At once I scold myself a fool, but she said why not?
I immediately chide myself for suggesting such a reckless idea but she offers no objections and instead encourages the notion.


And smiled Let us go to where the ocean hits the shore, the night is still a child
With a grin on her face, she suggests that we should travel to the place where the sea and sand converge and enjoy the rest of the youthful night.


And we're driving Yo-Yo-Yo ahead to the sea
As we traverse, we repeat a nonsensical chant to signify our excitement for this adventure.


We are driving under stars navigated by their light
We are journeying forward with only the stars illuminating our path.


There's a big smile on the moon and a few good prayers for that night
The moon shines brightly with an expression of happiness and we pray for a wonderful evening.


Oh what a feeling of freedom, I got everything I need
A sense of liberation fills me as I take stock of my possessions: an old car, my companion, a music player, time, and some marijuana.


And we re driving Yo-Yo-Yo ahead to the sea
Our peculiar chant continues, reflecting our anticipation for our destination.


Loud singing out of tune to all the songs we both love most
We boisterously sing, albeit off-key, every song that we both cherish.


And sometimes we are just dreaming... and nearer comes the coast
Occasionally, we get lost in our fantasies as the coastline looms closer and closer.


When she lights a cigarette and slowly passes it to me
As she ignites a cigarette and hands it to me, I am reminded of the taste of her lips and the saltiness of the seawater.


I can feel the taste of her lips on mine and the salt of the sea
The flavor of the saltwater on my lips and the taste of her mouth resurface as we continue our journey towards the shore.


And down to the beach, against the wind hand in hand
We take a stroll down to the beach, our hands locked together and braving the gusty breeze.


We're carving a big heart for us in the sand
We create a large heart shape in the sand to symbolize our union.


Picking up seashells and breathing the sea
Inhaling the scent of the ocean, we scour the beach for seashells.


Seagulls and waves and a small ship... You and me
As we are surrounded by the sounds of seagulls and the crashing waves, we stand by each other's side and watch a small boat in the distance.




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